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SAVE THE DATE: 8/21/2010
24th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament
The Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut will be hosting the upcoming Mud Volleyball Tournament on August 21, 2010. The tournament will begin at 9:00am, and is located at Zoar's Pond in Middletown, CT.

Click here to download the 2010 brochure >>


Kudos to the 23rd Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament Champions!

Congratulations to the 2009 Champions - Muddy Blum Kins
2009 Almost Champions (2nd place)- Dirty Birds

Both teams showed tremendous ability and determination playing against a record number of teams on a very hot day.




Click Here to View the 23rd Annual Mud Volleyball Photo Gallery >>

For even more pictures of the big day check out the Middlesex Amateur Radio Society's web page at www.w1edh.org/ps/mud.


A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Who Helped Make It All Possible!

Many new and some returning $500 corporate teams joined the celebration last year, including: Purcell Associates, Bob's Discount Furniture, Hoffman Ford, Prides Corner Farms, Physicians Ancillary Services, Metals Testiing Company, All Pointe Care, The Connection, Simpson Healthcare Executives, Maloney's Pub and Kohl's.

We are grateful to the WCCC crew, Mayor Sebastian Giuliano and the City of Middletown, and appreciate the support we received from Coca-Cola, All Waste, DeRita Construction, Stop & Shop, Middlesex Amateur Radio League, Connecticut Rental Centers, Indian Hill Tree Farm, MSC Industrial Supply, East PBE, Manchester Ice, Middletown Water and Sewer, and the State of Connecticut Agricultural Station.

Also a special thanks to Pete DeRita, Craig Boyce, Susan Sheppard, Steve Dorau, Tony Kriwokulski, Allison Gamber, Theresa Wallace, Kara Phillips, Charlie Nash, Gary Siegal, Jeff Daniels and Jeff Engler. We couldn't have done it without you! 




Extra Special Thanks
To Middletown AIC
Community Service



DeRita
Construction
Company, Inc.


Indian Hill
Tree Farm


We need your help in assuring next year's tournament is a success, if you have any ideas, comments (good or bad), or maybe you would like to donate some of your time in the planning of or perhaps on the day of the Mud Volleyball Tournament please email us. Believe it or not you can make a difference!


Registration Information

Have your company sponsor your team, and get some cool stuff!

Corporate Package includes:

  • Team Registration
  • Lunch for 10 team players
  • Banner with Company Name (3' x 5')
  • 10 Mud Volleyball T-Shirts
  • Team Photo (8" x 10")

Registration forms and additional information will be available in May, 2010.


More Information

NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED PER ORDER OF THE MIDDLETOWN POLICE DEPT.

  • First aid is located in the midle of the hill
  • Registration will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Please be sure your entire team arrives on time!!!!
  • Tournament will be held rain or shine.
  • No refunds after August 10, 2010
  • Minimum age for players is 18 years.
  • Parking Donation- $2.00
  • Please clean up around your area before leaving!!
  • Official MVT sportswear on sale at event!
  • Coffee & morning snack available for $1.00

THANK YOU

NO DOGS ALLOWED! - NO GRILLS ALLOWED!


Rules

  • Each team will participate in pool play to seed for tournament brackets.  This guarantees each team a minimum of three matches.  A match will consist of one 20 minute game. Winner will be the team with the most points at the end of the time limit. Points in progress will be finished.  In the event of a tie, play will continue until the tie is broken.
  • In the event of a tie, the team with a two point lead after an additional 3 minutes, will be declared the winner.
  • The ball must be served by the right back, behind the rear out of bounds line and may be hit in any manner with the hand. Prior to service, the ball may not be loaded with mud.
  • It is a foul for players to touch the net.
  • A point may be scored only by the serving team.
  • Players of the serving team must rotate clockwise when receiving the ball to serve. The right back must serve.
  • Holding or throwing the ball while it is in play is a foul.
  • Three hits to a side. A player may not hit the ball twice in succession. A block is not a hit.
  • The ball may be hit with any part of the body.
  • It is a violation to spike with two hands.
  • Everyone playing must wear flat shoes. No spikes allowed.
  • Any player/team arguing with an official will be asked to leave the game and immediate vicinity.  Failure to leave will result in forfeiture.  Player removed from match will not be allowed to participate in future matches.
  • A team must have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 players on the court, and may have substitutions on the roster.
  • At least two(2) females must be on the court at all times.
  • Substituting allowed from the serving position only, except in the case of injury.

Directions to the 24th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament
Located at Zoar's Pond - Randolf Rd, Middletown
CT



MUD VOLLEYBALL -
IT'S GOOD CLEAN FUN!!!!!!

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