Fact Sheet
Within the MHMEQ there are numerous tournaments. These tournaments are in various divisions (Open & Club). These divisions are then divided into tournaments by age group (18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12). All tournaments are for girl's teams.
 

Tournaments Offered
Open Division Tournaments (18, 17, 16, 15, 14 & Under Age Groups)
These tournaments are limited to 48 teams per each age group. At least 1 bid and up to 3 bids per tournament are available to the Open Division of the 2008 Hoosier Mideast Qualifier. The 12 & Under age group now receives a bid. The actual number of bids is contingent on the number of entries per tournament:

OPEN TEAMS
16 + teams = 3 bids
12 to 15 teams entered = 2 bids
Less than 12 teams entered = 0 bids

Club Division Tournaments (18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13 & Under Age Groups)
These tournaments are limited to 128 teams per group. One bid per tournament is available to the Club Division of the 2008 Hoosier Mideast Qualifier provided 12 teams (8 teams 13 &Under age group) for each tournament.

CLUB TEAMS
13-18 Club: The first bids goes to the National Division at YJOC, if the field is greater than 64 the 2nd bid goes to the American division.
12 Club: One National Bid is allotted if the field is greater than 12 teams. If it is less than 12 teams, there is no bid given.

Entry Fees
All 18, 17, 16, 15, & 14 Open Teams: $755
All 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13 & 12 Club Teams: $755
NOTE - A cash deposit is no longer necessary to enter in Open tournaments at Qualifiers. In the case of an open team obtaining a bid to the JNC but does not use the bid, the team's club, director and coach(es) will not be allowed participation in a Qualifier for the 2008 season.

Entry Deadline
Entries for the MHMEQ must be received by 5pm EST on February 14th, 2008 for week 1 and 5pm EST February 28th, 2008 for week 2. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE ENTRY DEADLINE.

Team Selection, Bid Refusal & Notification
Immediately after the deadline, all teams will be notified of their acceptance to the event. In the event that the number of entries of a division exceeds the maximum field size, the results information to date will be used. It is strongly advised that each team submit any and all results to date, by the entry deadline. Teams with results on file are considered first. The following criteria will be used by the Competition Committee of the Youth & Junior Division of USA Volleyball to determine the field:

OPEN TEAMS
1. Number of teams per club per division, with a maximum of two teams per club, per division unless additional space is available;
2. Date that the completed entry application is received by the Qualifier;
3. Strength;
4. Entries from the host state where the Qualifier is conducted;

CLUB TEAMS
1. Number of teams per club per division, with a maximum of two teams per club, per division unless additional space is available;
2. Date that the completed entry application is received by the Qualifier;
3. Strength;
4. Entries from the host state where the Qualifier is conducted;

Teams are cautioned about making non-refundable travel plans prior to the acceptance date. Teams are however encouraged to make housing plans early.

Competition Format / Coaches Meeting
All teams should be prepared to play at 8am EST on Friday, March 14th or 28th, 2008. Actual start times will be communicated after the entry deadline. All competition is projected to be completed by 6pm on Sunday, March 16th or 30th. A pre-tournament mandatory coaches meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening, March 13th or 27th to begin at 8:00pm. Team check-in will run from 3:00pm-9:00pm on Thursday, March 13th or 27th. Sites of meetings will be at the Convention Center for the designated weekend. All formats and seeding will be as designated by the YJOVD Competition Committee.

Referees
Up referees will be supplied for all matches. Teams will be required to supply down referees, line judges and scorekeepers.

Coaches Certification
As in the case with the Junior National Championships, at least one coach per team is required to be at least IMPACT level certified. To obtain information on becoming IMPACT certified, contact the junior rep of your region. Below are offered IMPACT clinic dates for 2008:

Host: MHMEQ
Level: IMPACT Clinic
Site: Indianapolis / Columbus Convention Centers
Location: Indianapolis, IN: March 13th | Columbus, OH: March 27th
Schedule: 2-6pm
Contact: Jeanne Colpus

MHMEQ will be using Advanced Event Systems (formerly TIVA) for its registration process. AES will be the website that is the choice of USA JOVC Girl's Championship, many other qualifiers (including MHMEQ) and regional tournaments around the nation for registering teams. Please Note: When Registering on AES, make sure to change the location to Ohio for 12 - 15s.

1. Go to Advanced Event Systems to register your team and club.
2. Click on Add Club if you are a new user. If you already have a password and username, skip to
step 4. If not, fill out the club info and hit the submit button.
3. Next, fill out the Club Director info, creating a username and password and making sure to keep your username and password in an accessible spot for future use.
4. Enter your username and password and login.
5. Click on Staff, then "Add New Staff." Enter the information, and hit the submit button.
6. Click on Players, then "Add New Players." Enter the information, and hit the submit button. Repeat for all players.
7. Click on Teams from the list on the left.
8. Click on Add New Teams, enter info, and submit information.
9. Click on your new team, and then on "Add/Update Staff." Click on "Add New Staff" and choose from the pull down list the available names and hit submit.
10. Go back to "Teams," click on the selected team, and then on "Add/Update Team Players." Choose from the pull down list of available names and hit submit. Continue until all team players are added.
11. Click on "Enter Events." Hit the "Register" button for the weekend of MHMEQ that you are wanting to play.
12. Select the division from the pull down list that you wish to enter your team and click on "Register Teams."
13. Make sure you update your results under the results section!
14. Print off the Official Hotel Rooming List form and BRING TO CHECK IN!
15. The Capitol Sports Center staff will send out broadcast emails to inform you of other information and steps as they come available. The checks and registration form can be sent to Capitol Sports Center, 1915 Gladden Road, Plainfield, Indiana, 46168.

Non-Airport Transportation:
If you need any transportation while you are in Indianapolis that is above and beyond the airport transfers please call Lew White Tours at (317) 217-1007 between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, for specific pricing. If it is after hours you can call (317) 590-9589.

Airport <--> Hotel Transportation:
Click here and follow the instructions to register your group for airport transfers. The web site requires credit card payment. If you want to make alternate payment arrangements please call the office number above.

Pre-tournament check-in will take place at the Indianapolis or Columbus Convention Center from 3-9:00 PM on Thursday night. Please makes sure you have all of your players USAV numbers, medical release forms, and housing form at check in. If you used TIVA or AES for your housing, please print out the confirmation email with the names on the rooms and you can bring that in place of the housing form. If you cannot check in on Thursday night, there will be another check-in on Friday morning at 7:00 AM. All teams MUST be checked in before playing.

Thursday, March 13: Indianapolis Convention Center | 4:00-8:00pm
Thursday, March 27: Columbus Convention Center | 4:00-8:00pm
The first hour is allotted for registration and physical testing; Actual tryout is final 3 hours. Enrollment numbers may be restricted at some tryout sites.