Tournament
Masters 2023
Summary
The Masters Tournament in Palm Springs is a NAGVA-sanctioned tournament.
The tournament follows the rules and regulations of NAGVA and LAVO is the organizer and host of the tournament. This tournament is unique compared to most tournaments given that all players must be 35 years of age or older by the tournament date. This is a two-day tournament.
ALL players must be a current member of NAGVA to be eligible to play. Anyone can be a member of NAGVA. The registration process is controlled and handled on NAGVA .
Only payment for the registration fee is collected on the LAVO site. The LAVO site also provides tournament details. The team captain is responsible for rostering all his/her players on NAGVA for the tournament.
Please be sure to bring a photo ID with you to the tournament. Your ID will be verified at registration to make sure your name matches your profile. No ID equals no participation in the tournament.
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If you have any questions, please e-mail us at info@playlavo.org
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Registration
Thank you for your interest in Masters 2023! Registration is easy.
How to Register
Follow the steps to pay your team fee.
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Pay via PayPal Direct
- Login to your PayPal Account.
- Click on "Send & Request" tab on top of the page.
- Click on "Send Money to Friends and Family"
- Find treasurer@playlavo.org
- Send your team fee (additional players if possible)
- Include your team name and division in the notes
IMPORTANT! Team is NOT confirmed until the
correct team fee amount is
received. Please double-check.
Registration Fees
Promo Fee (JUL)
$425 per team*
- Take advantage of the team fee discount during the promotional period before the deadline.
- Pricing ends 8/15/2023
Promo Fee (AUG)
$475 per team*
- Take advantage of the team fee discount during the promotional period before the deadline.
- Pricing ends 9/15/2023
Standard Fee
$525 per team*
- Registration closes 10/8/2023
Additional Player Fee
$65 per additional player
- NAGVA’s new limit is 9 players per team.
*A team consists of 7 (seven) players.
Registration Status
You can monitor registration status via nagva.org/tournaments
Need help?
If you encounter any issues with the registration or your payment, please email info@playlavo.org. Please be sure to review the payment deadlines and refund policy. See you on the courts!
Details
Important Dates
Registration Dates
OPEN July 22, 2023
CLOSE October 8, 2023
Tournament Dates
BEGINS October 16, 2023
ENDS October 17, 2023
Schedule
- Saturday (10/16/2023)
- 8:00 AM – Facility open & registration starts
- 8:30 AM – Captains Meeting (Team rep. must be present)
- 9:00 AM – Pool Play begins
- Sunday (10/17/2023)
- 8:00 AM – Facility open
- 8:30 AM – Captains Meeting (Team rep. must be present)
- 9:00 AM – Elimination Round begins
- TBD – Award Ceremony
Times subject to change at any time with little or no notice.
Locations
Divisions
MB1
Masters Division B1
Allows for one (1) BB player on the roster.
MBB1
Masters Division BB1
Allows for one (1) A player on the roster.
Divisions Details
- Teams will be confirmed as they pay, and divisional caps will be changed accordingly.
- The caps shown on this page are subject to change at ANY time.
- Refer to the Rating Details page for more details.
- NAGVA ratings are observed.
Game Format
Tournament Play
- Pool Play – consists of 40 to 45 minute matches; inclusive of a 5-minute warm-up. Two 4-25 point games will be played in each match (27 pt cap).
- Peer-to-Peer referring is required in pool play. Players should hold a NAGVA R1 and a NAGVA Scorekeeper certification. Each team is required to have an R1 and a separate Scorekeeper per NAGVA’s guidelines. Referring or playing teams that are tardy will be penalized as follows:
- 5 min delay will forfeit the first game
- 10 min will forfeit the entire match
- If you’re the referee team, the game forfeits will be accounted for at the end of pool play.
Elimination Rounds
- Double elimination schedule.
- USAV R-1s are provided.
- All awards will be presented at each respective site.
Medals
- Given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in each division.
- Five (5) All-Star Awards in each division.
- One (1) MVP Award in each division.
- All awards will be presented at each respective site.