Class 8-3A - Illinois Elementary School Association

I. Tournament Schedule
ILLINOIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
2012-2013 INSTRUCTIONS TO GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
STATE TOURNAMENT TEAMS
A. Admission prices: Saturday- $3.00 for students K-8 and senior citizens (62+)
$7.00 for high school students and adults
Tuesday- $2.00 for students K-8 and senior citizens (62+)
$5.00 for high school students and adults
B. All IESA Activity Passes should be honored.
C. Matches will play according to the schedule. A copy of the schedule has been included or you may
view the bracket on the IESA website at www.iesa.org.
II. Team Uniforms
A. The top team in the bracket will be considered the home team, but it is recommended that you bring
both your home and away jersey’s to all games that you will be playing if you have two uniforms.
B. Players shall wear uniforms properly and as designed by the manufacturer. Do not use string, ribbon
or yarn to make adjustments to your playing jerseys.
C. If your team wears t-shirts under their jersey, please make sure that the shirts are the same color as
the predominant color of the uniform.
D. Players shall not wear jewelry, body paint or glitter anywhere on their bodies or hair for the entire
match, including pre-match warm-up.
III. Tournament Information
A. Please fill out the Team Pass List in the welcome packet information and return it to the host school
for team admission. Make sure you have an emergency contact cell number of an individual traveling
with team in case of weather issues.
B. For each match that you play in the state tournament, please complete and return the Rating of
Contest Officials and the Sportsmanship Evaluation. This can be completed online in the volleyball
entry center.
C. Set a good example for players and spectators to follow.
D. Respect the integrity and judgment of the officials and accept their decisions graciously.
E. Respect the integrity and personality of the individual athlete.
F. Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
G. The IESA and its Board of Directors strongly suggest an administrator or school representative (other
than the coach) be in attendance at all contests.
H. Royal Publishing, the company that prints the state program, will be contacting winning schools for
community support contact information for advertising in the state program following sectional
matches.
IV. Tournament Policies
A. The host school will not make their gym available for practice sessions.
B. Locker Rooms: Players should secure all valuable possessions with them as multiple schools will be
in and out of locker rooms each day of the tournament.
C. Teams will be allowed 2-3-3-3-3 for their warm-up periods in all tournament play. Ball handling will
not be permitted prior to the coin toss.
D. Only team personnel may be allowed on the court during warm-ups and introductions. This
includes the personnel on the regional entry form only.

E. Limits on free passes to the state tournament shall be two managers, two statisticians, one
scorekeeper and 12 cheerleaders. Cheerleaders must be in uniform to be admitted free; a maximum
of 12 cheerleaders cheering on the floor at one time. If you are bringing a cheer squad please submit
this list of 12 to the state host prior to arrival.
F. Any player or coach ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be ineligible for all remaining
interscholastic contests the day of the ejection and the next interscholastic contest at the level at
which the ejection occurred, in addition to other penalties the IESA or school may assess.
V. Spectators
A. During the IESA state series tournament games, the display of signs, banners, placards, balloons or
constructed frames through which players run is prohibited. Such devices obstruct the view of
spectators, are unsightly and in many instances may become safety hazards. Local tournament
managers should not permit these devices to be brought into the playing areas. (By-law 3.142)
B. All noise-making devices shall be excluded from playing areas. (By-law 3.143)
C. While the host school for any activity must assume responsibility for the physical management of the
activity, including providing for crowd control, this is a mutual responsibility. Visiting schools must
also take such measures as necessary to ensure proper behavior on the part of their own students
and fans.
**Please refer to the state tournament packet information given to you by your sectional host for site
specific information. **
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR INCLEMENT WEATHER DURING THE TOURNAMENT, CONTACT
JULIE COCHRAN AT 309.310.7335.
THIS NUMBER IS FOR COACHES AND ADMINSTRATORS ONLY.

IESA STATE TOURNAMENT TEAM PASS LIST
2013 8-3A GIRLS Volleyball
(Please Fax to Mr. Scott Hamilton by 10 A.M. Thursday, 3/14.
Fax: (217) 485-6220)
School:
Head Coach:
Asst. Coach
Cell Phone (traveling with team):
Scorekeeper:
Statistician 1: Statistician 2:
Manager 1: Manager 2:
Bus Driver
Players:
1.
Cheerleaders must be in uniform to
be admitted free. 12 max.
2. Cheerleaders:
3 Cheer Sponsor:
4. 1.
5. 2.
6. 3.
7. 4.
8. 5.
9. 6.
10. 7.
11. 8.
12. 9.
13. 10.
14. 11.
15. 12.

ILLINOIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
INCLEMENT WEATHER INSTRUCTIONS
STATE TOURNAMENT TEAMS
I. Tournament Schedule- Delays and Rescheduling
A. The status of all tournaments will be posted on the IESA website. Please check the IESA
website before leaving for the tournament with your team.
a. If changes have been made to the playing schedule, they will be listed on the
homepage of the IESA website- www.iesa.org
b. Additionally, check the scoreboard for your tournament. If game times or dates have
been changed, those changes will be reflected in the tournament scoreboard.
II. Prior to the Tournament
A. Complete the enclosed form and return it to the IESA by 9 am on Thursday.
a. This is the information that will be used to contact your team regarding
weather/tournament updates. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU COMPLETE AND
RETURN THIS INFORMATION.
III. Day of Tournament
A. Evaluate the road conditions and travel route.
B. If you will be unable to reach the tournament site due to weather/road conditions, please
contact Julie Cochran at 309-310-7335. This number is for coaches and administrators
only.
a. IF YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO REACH THE TOURNAMENT, PLEASE CONTACT
JULIE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
C. Check the IESA website for updates on the status of your tournament.
IV. Tournament Policies
A. By-law 5.074: No state tournament series contest shall be forfeited due to weather
conditions. If the administrator of any participating school determines the team can not
reach the tournament site due to weather conditions, the tournament game(s) shall be
reschedule as soon as possible. Other contests scheduled on that particular date may still
be held.

ILLINOIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
FAX THIS FORM TO 309-829-0625
School Name:
School Phone:
Athletic Director
Name:
School Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Coach Name:
School Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Principal Name:
School Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Bus Departure Time:
Estimated Time of
Arrival:
Bus Cell#:
JULIE COCHRAN
IESA ADMINISTRATOR FOR VOLLEYBALL

2013
CLASS 8-3A GIRLS STATE VOLLEYBALL
TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS
St. Joseph
Match 1
10:00 a.m.
March 16
Downs Tri Valley
Pleasant Plains
Match 3
1:00 p.m.
March 16
Match 2
11:15 a.m.
March 16
Mackinaw Dee-Mack
Toledo Cumberland
Match 4
2:15 p.m.
March 16
Match 8
6:45 p.m.
March 19
CHAMPIONSHIP
Eureka
Beecher
Match 6
5:15 p.m.
March 16
Match 5
3:30 p.m.
March 16
Auburn JHS @ Divernon
Match 7
5:30 p.m.
March 19
THIRD PLACE

PRESS RELEASE
Illinois Elementary School Association
1015 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61705
Date: March 12, 2013 Host School: Tolono Unity MS
IESA Contact Julie Cochran
Phone: 309/829-0114 Contact: Scott Hamilton
Fax: 309/829-0625 Phone: 217-485-6230
8-3A Girls State Volleyball Tournament
Pairings are released for the Illinois Elementary School Association Eighth Grade Girls’ Class 3A State
Volleyball Tournament to be held at Tolono, IL, on March 16 and 19, 2013. This is the 38 th year of the
IESA girls’ volleyball state tournament series and the seventh year of the Class 1A tournament. Scores
will be posted on the IESA website (www.iesa.org).
Saturday March 16 (Quarterfinals)
Game 1 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph (19-3) vs. Downs Tri Valley (19-4)
Game 2 11:15 a.m. Pleasant Plains (22-2) vs. Mackinaw Dee-Mack (25-0)
Semifinal
Game 3 1:00 p.m. Winners of Games 1 & 2
Saturday, March 16 (Quarterfinals)
Game 4 2:15 p.m. Toledo Cumberland (15-8) vs. Eureka (23-2)
Game 5 3:30 p.m. Beecher (19-6) vs. Auburn JHS @ Divernon (12-7)
Semifinal
Game 6 5:15 p.m. Winners of Games 4 & 5
Tuesday, March 19 (Finals)
Game 7 5:30 p.m. Losers of Games 3 & 6 (Third Place)
Game 8 6:45 p.m. Winners of Games 3 & 6 (State Championship)
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Sectional Scores
Beecher def. Morris Shabbona 25-22, 25-8 Pleasant Plains def. Mendon Unity 25-18, 12-25, 25-16
Eureka def. Mossville 25-17, 25-16 Downs Tri-Valley def. Blue Mound Meridian 25-13, 25-19
St. Joseph def. Paxton-Buckley-Loda 25-14, 27-25 Toledo Cumberland def. Robinson Nuttall 25-16, 25-20
Mackinaw Dee-Mack def. Havana 25-22, 25-9 Auburn JHS @ Divernon def. Staunton 25-14, 25-15

WELCOME TO THE
I.E.S.A. 8-3A
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Hosted By
Unity Junior High School
March 16 and 19, 2013
IESA 8-3A State Volleyball Tournament March 16 & 19, 2013 Hosted by Unity Jr. High School

Welcome to the IESA 8-3A Girls State Volleyball Tournament
The Illinois Elementary School Association and Unity Junior High School extend our
congratulations to your team on your sectional victory. We wish you the best of luck in
the state tournament.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the IESA 8-3A State Tournament Packet. Please make
extra copies of the tournament bracket to post in your school and community. You may
also want to forward this on to your local media so they can follow your team in the
state tournament.
Your team roster and pass gate list should be completed and faxed to us as soon as
possible. Our fax number is (217)485-6220.
Good Luck to you and your team as they represent your school and community in the
IESA 8-3A Girls State Volleyball Tournament.
Sincerely,
Scott Hamilton
Unity Junior High School
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6230 School Phone
(217) 202-3912 Cell Phone
hamilton@unity.k12.il.us

2013 GIRLS’ STATE CLASS 8-3A VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY AND TUESDAY
MARCH 16 AND 19, 2013
Unity Junior High School would like to welcome you to the 8 3-A Girls’ State Volleyball
Tournament. We hope the following information will answer most of the questions you
may have concerning this tournament.
TOURNAMENT MANAGER: Scott Hamilton, Ahtletic Director, Unity Junior High
School, Tolono, IL.
SCHOOL CONTACTS:
Unity Junior High School- (217) 485-6735
Scott Hamilton- Athletic Director, Tournament Manger- (217) 202-3912
Mary Hettinger- Principal- (217) 202-3904
GYMNASIUM: All games will be held in the Unity Junior High School Gymnasium.
PASS GATE: A pass gate will be located near the main entrance to the gymnasium.
Admission through the pass gate will provide free admission for the 15 players, 12
cheerleaders (in uniform), 2 managers, 2 coaches, 2 statisticians, 1 bus driver, athletic
director, principal, and superintendent. All other individuals will be required to pay for
admission. (Please fax me your pass list at 217-485-6220.)
I.E.S.A. PASSES: I.E.S.A. identification cards for administrators and coaches will be
honored at the gate only. These passes are good only for those named on the card and
one guest.
PARKING: Buses should unload at the front entrance of the school and then park in
the front circle drive. Please do not take buses to the back of the school.
FAN BUSES: Schools bringing fan buses are asked to collect admission fees prior to
arrival. Please place admissions monies in an envelope, and write the number of paid
admissions on the outside of the envelope; this will speed up your entrance to the gym.

ADMISSIONS: Admission prices are established by I.E.S.A. and are as follows:
Saturday:
Saturday Wristband Only $7.00
K-8 Students & Senior Citizens $3.00
Tuesday:
K-8 Students and Senior Citizens $2.00
H.S. Students and Adult $5.00
PROGRAMS/T-SHIRTS: I.E.S.A. state programs ($5.00) and state T-shirts will be
available for sale during the tournament. These items, as well as other I.E.S.A.
apparel, will be sold in the cafeteria adjacent to the gym.
PHOTOGRAPHER: The I.E.S.A. has arranged for the Sports Section to serve as the
state photographer. We will make contacts on your arrival.
VOLLEYBALLS: Unity will provide Wilson volleyballs to be used during the games.
You do not need to bring your own volleyballs to warm up. Rawlings will be
the official ball used during all tournament games.
PRE-GAME: I.E.S.A. warm-up time.
WATER: You will be provided WATER and cups on the bench for team use during the
games.
RULES: All I.E.S.A. rules and regulations will be enforced.
SEATING: Areas will be designated for each participating school. Teams listed on the
top line of the single game bracket will be considered the home team and will wear the
light-colored jersey. The home team will occupy the bench to the left of the score
table. The team listed on the bottom line of the single game bracket will be considered
the visiting team. The visiting team will occupy the bench to the right of the score
table. During a game, the gym doors will be opened only when play is stopped due to
a time-out, between quarters, or at half-time. Please remind your fans to stay off the
gym floor at the end of the game. Only players listed on your entry form will be
allowed on the floor.
LOCKER ROOMS: Each school will be assigned to a locker room. In some cases, you
will be sharing a locker room with another school. Please make arrangements for the
safety of your valuables. Unity Junior High School and I.E.S.A. will not be responsible
for any lost or stolen items. Locker rooms will be locked while teams are on the floor.
A student host/hostess will be assigned to each locker room if you should need
assistance.

HOSPITALITY ROOM: The Hospitality Room for the tournament coaches,
administrators, bus drivers and tournament personnel will be located in the teachers
lounge at the junior high.
MECHANICAL NOISEMAKERS: All mechanical noisemakers are prohibited in the
school and gym. This includes, but is not limited to, whistles, radios, tape/cd players,
and megaphones.
SIGNS/BANNERS: The displaying of signs, placards, or banners at all tournament
games is prohibited.
CONCESSIONS: Unity Booster Club will provide a full concession stand in the
cafeteria.
SMOKING: In accordance with the new state law, the use of any tobacco product on
school property is prohibited.
MOTELS/RESTAURANTS: Tolono is located approximately 10 miles south of
Champaign, east of route 45. Please contact me if you need any accommodations or
assistance with your trip to the IESA State Volleyball Finals.
SPORTSMANSHIP: At Unity, we believe that sportsmanship is of the utmost
importance. We believe through the proper leadership from coaches, parents, and
school officials, we can set the kind of example that is necessary and critical for today’s
student-athlete. At the beginning of each game, a message reflecting proper
sportsmanship will be read prior to the introduction of the players. We hope this will
help set the tone for what we anticipate will be an outstanding state volleyball
tournament.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REGARDING IESA STATE PHOTOS!
* * * * * *
IESA SCHOOL CONTACT: Please pass the below information to your coach ASAP.
COACH INFO: YOUR IESA OFFICIAL PICTURE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN SHORTLY AFTER
YOU ARRIVE AT THE HOST SCHOOL ON SATURDAY. Please get dressed and report to the photo room as
soon as possible. The team and individual photos take less than 5 minutes.
1. It is important that you give the bottom part of this sheet and the attached order form to a TEAM
HELPER. That (mom/dad) will be in charge of collecting orders for our photo plaques (pictured below)
The “Helper’s” job is usually a desirable one because she/he may purchase a plaque for $10. Perhaps
you have someone in mind who has helped out the team this year. *If you (or other coaches) wish to
order a team plaque for $10, please order one from the helper.
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TEAM HELPER INFO: PLEASE TAKE THIS SHEET TO THE PHOTO AREA WHEN
YOU ARRIVE SATURDAY MORNING TO CLAIM YOUR DISCOUNT. Here is how the process works:
1. State tournament (team and individual) photos will be taken prior to your first game and beautiful
souvenir picture plaques will be available for parents to purchase.
2. Show the other parents the sample picture below and collect their orders and money using the attached
order form. This way you can get a head start before you arrive.
3. Please stop by the photo room 30-40 minutes prior to the start of your game and you can collect orders
then. You will be given the actual plaque of your team to show to the other parents. Whether you do all
or some of the order collecting before you arrive, we need the completed form and money prior to the
start of your first game. That way we have time to make the plaques by the end of your game.
4. For helping, you may purchase either plaque for $10. See you at the photo area and we’ll give more
details then. Call 309-689-0299 with questions.
8x10 Memory Mate Plaque = $30 8x10 Team Plaque = $25

EVENT PRO PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL NAME: ______________________________________________________
1. Show the sample plaques to your parents. Collect orders and payment. Bring everything back to the photo area before your game begins.
2. Individual/Team Plaques cost $30.00. Team Plaques cost $25.
3. With 4 fully paid orders, the coach & school can each get 1 team plaque for $10. The parent helper can get a memory mate plaque for $10.
4. You must have 4 fully paid orders for us print any. Please pick up your plaques after your game is finished.
5. Pay by Cash, Visa/MC/DISC or Check to “EVENT PRO” (If using credit card, include phone # of cardholder).
6. Show to parents now. Bring form and money back to photo table before your game. Parents must neatly spell player name and uniform#.
PRINT PLAYER_NAME UNIFORM # Qty Qty VISA/MASTERCARD/DISC # EXPIRATION TOTAL PD
(double-check #’s and write clearly)
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For more space, request another order sheet OUR USE ONLY: IND/TM QTY _____ TEAM QTY______ TOTAL PAID$___________