We have compiled all the information regarding seeding for the California Kickoff below. We hope that this information will assist teams in preparing for the season and understanding the seeding process for the NCVA Power League.

What is Seeding? The order in which teams are ranked – to begin a tournament.

Appeals

• Teams that believe that they are significantly mis-seeded must submit a written appeal to the NCVA Office by Date : TBA
• PLQ Seeding Appeal Form
• All teams can appeal their seeding for the Power League Qualifier

Examples of teams that have appropriate reasons to appeal:

• An 18s team that had many High School Juniors in 2018 and is thus better represented by their finish in the 18s division.
• A team that is comprised of many players who played with a different club in 2018.

Appeal Guidelines

Once the seeding is released for appeals, the ceiling/cap will be removed from the seeded and unseeded teams.  Based on the appeal, team(s) may be moved accordingly. Appeals should only be submitted when a team’s seeding may be incorrect by at least 35% of the divisions seeding.

This percentage translates to these approximations:

• A written appeal must include specific documentation, including names of players.
• Any attempt to criticize another team or suggest that a seed is too high based on opinion only will result in the appeal being disregarded. However, if you have significant documentation and facts, you can use them in your appeal.
• Appeal forms will only be reviewed if received by the deadline.
• All appeals will be considered if they meet the guidelines

In order to preserve the integrity of the seeding process, NCVA may, at its sole discretion, re-seed teams that did not submit appeals.

Unseeded teams

For the 2019 season these teams will be seeded from the same age group from last season.  Example: If your club has a 16-1 team playing in the 2018 season but did not have a 15-1 team, this 16-1 team would be considered “unseeded” team.  For the 2018 season this “un-seeded” team will be seeded within in the “unseeded” teams based on the club’s 16-1 finish.

For the 2019 season, the California Kickoff Tournament will be seeded based on the above information.  All unseeded teams will be re-seeded, following California Kickoff based on the criteria below, by the NCVA for a final seeding of the Power League Qualifier for 2019.

Teams wishing to use their California Kickoff Results for seeding into the seeded teams for the Power League must participate in the Open Division.  California Kickoff Head-to-Head Results for teams participating in the Club Division will only move their team within the unseeded teams.

Note: your team’s FINISH at League #3 determines which division you are placed in, NOT your POINTS.

Region Championship Seeding Procedure

1. Following Power League #3, movement will occur in all age groups. i.e. three (3) teams move up and three (3) teams move down a division.
2. Region Championship Divisions are decided: Championship (Seeds 1-36), Challenger 1 Division (36-72), Challenger 2 Division (73-108), etc.
3. Each Division within an age group will be seeded by points.
4. Challenger Divisions will vary in the amount of teams in each division.

QUALIFIER INFORMATION:

If you plan to attend multiple weekends of the Power League Qualifier, you will need to purchase two passes. One pass is good for ONE weekend only. 

18’s Division 

Weekend Pass:

$15.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on December 12, 2019
$20.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on December 13, 2019
$25.00 if purchased online starting at 12:01 AM on December 14, 2019 or on-site

One-day Pass:

$8.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on December 12, 2019
$11.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on December 13, 2019
$15.00 if purchased online starting at 12:01 AM on December 14, 2019 or on-site

ALL Other Age Divisions

Weekend Pass:

$15.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on January 26, 2020
$20.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on January 31, 2020
$25.00 if purchased online starting at 12:01 AM on February 1, 2020 or on-site

One-day Pass:

$8.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on January 26, 2020
$11.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on January 31, 2020
$15.00 if purchased online starting at 12:01 AM on February 1, 2020 or on-site

REGION CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION:

If you plan to attend multiple weekends of the Power League Region Championships, you will need to purchase two passes. One pass is good for ONE weekend only. 

Weekend Pass:

$15.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on April 26, 2020
$20.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on May 1, 2020
$25.00 if purchased online starting at 12:01 AM on May 2, 2020 or on-site

One-day Pass:

$8.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on April 26, 2020
$11.00 if purchased online by 11:59 PM on May 1, 2020
$15.00 if purchased online starting at 12:01 AM on May 2, 2020 or on-site

Discounted Wristbands:

Children, 12 and under: Free – Please pick up your complimentary wristband at will call
College Coaches: Free – Please pick up your complimentary wristband at will call

Seniors (65 and over), Military, Police, Fire: $5.00 per day – This option must be purchased on-site. 

Attendees must present applicable identification for above discounts, when purchasing & picking up wristbands.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS for Entry Wristbands. REPLACEMENT for lost, stolen, or forgotten wristbands for Guests, Players, or Coaches requires payment of a fee for a new Entry Wristband at the currently available price.

18s Division 

Saturday, December 14
7:00 AM – End of Event

Sunday, December 15
7:00 AM – End of Event

All Other Divisions

Friday, January 31
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, February 1
7:00 AM – End of Event

Sunday, February 2
7:00 AM – End of Event

Team registration (Check-in) is open the following days/times:

18s Division 

Saturday, December 14
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

ALL Other Divisions

Friday, January 31
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, February 1
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

All coaches are required to carry their signed players’ Medical Release Forms with them at all times during the tournament. You do not need to submit these forms to the NCVA at Check-In. You may be asked to present these forms at any time during the event.