With the current status of the COVID-19 virus in our state and on our planet, we are under an unprecedented pandemic alert on a global scale. This has placed a great deal of our lives into perspective and the health and wellness of our Aloha Region Volleyball community is of the utmost importance. We have been in discussions with our facility administration and Power League community to get a better handle upon our next course of action.

With that being said, we will NOT be holding our Aloha Region Power League Finals in April. We did not come to this decision lightly and understand of the importance of volleyball in the fabric of who we are in Hawaii. We are cancelling the last tournament(s) with the best intentions of all of our participating teams, coaches and supporters to put their health and wellness at the forefront. Although many of our participants are not in the "demographic" of danger, they may be carriers of this very virulent virus and pass it along to their ʻohana. This is something that no one would hope upon anyone and we would want to be sure to err on the side of caution and safety. We also wanted to get ahead of the situation to allow for all of the teams/clubs to adequately plan for their remaining USAV season.

We are going to be contacting all teams via email and we will be issuing a partial refund to your tournament fees. We understand that this does not replace the tournament, however, we are asking for your understanding during these quickly changing times. Please be on the lookout for that correspondence shortly. Mahalo nui for your continued support of the Aloha Region Power League, USA Volleyball and the Aloha Region.

We will be looking forward to seeing your continued success and development over the remaining season and will be looking forward your participation in the 2021 Aloha Region Power League in January 2021. Information will be posted in the Fall of 2020. Please be safe and best to all in our volleyball community. 

Chris Blake
Aloha Region Power League
Tournament Director and Coordinator

Congratulations to the Spike and Serve VBC 17s for capturing the 2020 Aloha Region Power League Title

1. Spike And Serve VBC 17
2. Spike and Serve VBC 16 Red
3. Kuʻikahi 18 Wāhine RSB 

Congratulations to the following teams for winning their divisions in PL#2.  
Division 1: SAS VBC 17
Division 2: Aloha State VBC 18
Division 3: Lanikai 18 Kea
Division 4: Jammers 18 Black
Division 5: Mililani 17
Division 6: Lauleʻa 17 Jay/Maunalani 15

PL#2 schedule/Results: ​http://bit.ly/2020ARPL2 (updated: 3/8/20-11pm)

Play for the second playdate for the 2020 Aloha Region Power League (PL#2) is this weekend  on Sunday, 3/8. Please check the information below for your Divisional Assignments and start times. Best of luck in PL#2.

Congratulations to the following teams for winning their divisions in PL#1 last month. 
Division 1: SAS VBC 17
Division 2: RVCH 18
Division 3: RVCH 16
Division 4: Aloha State VBC 17
Division 5: HI Intensity 18
Division 6: Mililani 17

Reminders that no food or drink are allowed into our gyms/playsites and that there are no "setups/potlucks" allowed on campus (per campus guidelines) and we ask that you please honor these rules to allow for continued use of our facilities.

PL#2 schedule/Results: ​http://bit.ly/2020ARPL2 (updated: 3/2/20-10:30am)

​Check back for updates or you can like our facebook page or you can also follow us on Twitter @AlohaRegionPL. Please contact aloharegionpowerleague@gmail.com with questions. 

The first power league tournament (PL#1) will be held on Sunday, February 9th at the Kamehameha Gymsites (Kekuhaupiʻo and Keawe Gyms). Teams have now been broken up into 6 divisions of 6 teams based upon finish in the PL Qualifying Tournament in January. Team play in PL#1 will take place within the division (3 matches minimum for the day). Based upon your finish, teams will move divisions for PL#2 on 3/8/20. 
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• 1st Division - Top 4 stay in 1st Division, bottom 2 move to 2nd Division.
• 2nd Division - Top 2 move to 1st Division, middle 2 stay in 2nd Division, bottom 2 move to 3rd division.
• 3rd Division - Top 2 move to 2nd Division, middle 2 stay in 3rd Division, bottom 2 move to 4th Division. 
• 4th Division - Top 2 move to 3rd Division, middle 2 stay in 4th Division, bottom 2 move to 5th Division.
• 5th Division - Top 2 move to 4th Division, middle 2 stay in 5th Division, bottom 2 move to 6th Division.
• 6th Division - Top 2 move to 5th Division, bottom 4 stay in 4th Division.

There are 6 teams in each division, broken up into 2 pools of 3 teams. Teams will complete in their pools and play one cross-over match for a total of 3 matches for the day. In divisions 1-5, pool play winners will be moving up to the higher division. The 2nd and 3rd place teams will play a match with the winner staying in their division and the loser to be moved into the lower division in PL#2 on March 8th. In division 6, the 1st and 2nd place teams in the pool will cross over with the winner moving to division 5. The other teams will stay in division 6.

Team Uniforms
Uniforms are required for play starting in PL#1. All uniforms are expected to be in compliance with the USAV 2019-20 guidelines. If libero(s) are to be utilized, please ensure that they are contrasting. There can be no duplicate numbers of participating athletes. Please see the following link for more information for clarification. 

Team Rosters
All teams will submit a new team roster for your team when you check in at the coaches meeting on 2/9. It will need to be reflective of all players, coaches, etc. for your team. All rosters MUST be current and numbers must be reflective of current uniform numbers. Reminder that only rostered adults will be allowed in the team bench area. Officials will be checking rosters during the tournament play.

Officiating Responsibilities
All teams will be responsible for the officiating duties on their assigned court. Please note that a rostered adult MUST be the R2 during your officiating assignments. Also, note that in tournaments on the continent may require a rostered adult as a R2 official so be prepared. 

All matches will be played at Kekuhaupiʻo and Keawe gym utilizing the USAV rules for 2019-20. Matches are best of 3 to 25 points. Deciding set will be to 15 points. 2 timeouts per set. Division 1, Division 4 and Division 6 have a 8am start time, 7:30am coaches meeting. Division 2, Division 3 and Division 5 have a 1pm start time, 12:30pm coaches meeting. 

Please check back on our site for updated results from the tournament and we will work to get the updated Division assignments and start times for PL#2 up later in the week. Best of luck to all teams and please contact me with any questions. 

​Check back for updates or you can like our facebook page or you can also follow us on Twitter @AlohaRegionPL. Please contact aloharegionpowerleague@gmail.com with questions. 

The 2020 Aloha Region Power League play has concluded 48 teams competing in 148 matches at 3 gymsites over the past 2 weekends. There has been great volleyball and energy as these teams are playing to qualify for one of the 36 slots in this seasonʻs tournament. The thing that makes this tournament so good is that every match matters and that all the teams were competing for every point in every match and there was a great atmosphere of competition this early in the season. 

Results: http://bit.ly/PLQual2020Results

The first Power League tournament playdate (PL#1) is on Sunday, February 9th. More information upon the pool assignments and divisional start times will be posted soon to please check back for more information. You can get the most up to date information from our webpage or look for links on Facebook or Twitter (@AlohaRegionPL).

There have been a few questions about our connection to the Hawaii Volleyball Combine and the Combine Showcase Tournament, scheduled for Sunday, 2/23. More information will be forthcoming from both our site and their site as the date approaches. Please check back for more information. 

Mahalo to all of the teams and players who brought a high level of volleyball competition to our gym sites for the past two weekends. Also to the supporters who made the gym environment a great one to play in. Mahalo to the coaches and club directors who continue to support our 10th edition of the Aloha Region Power League. Best of luck to all teams as you continue to represent our USAV Aloha Region and Hawaiʻi well. See you in February.

Play in the Divisional Qualification rounds has started at Kekuhaupiʻo and Damien gymsites and there is great and high level volleyball going on. There is also elimination play at Keawe gym and starting at 2pm at Kekuhaupiʻo. These teams are competing for the final spots in our 2020 Aloha Region Power League. Please continue to check back for updated results. 

​http://bit.ly/PLQual2020Results

We just wanted to provide a logistics update for those teams who will be playing at Kamehameha in the AM wave. There is the Polynesian Bowl Junior and Senior Showcase happening at the Kunuiakea Stadium on campus. Their registration is at 8am and the clinic is from 9am-11am. Please be aware that parking may be a challenge so we are asking for your patience. Mahalo nui for your understanding. 

Best of luck to all teams in tomorrowʻs play. 

Day 1 competition has completed with 48 teams playing 3 matches and the results have been sorted and re-seeded into their day 2 (Sunday, 1/12/2020) assignments. All teams were re-seeded based upon the teamʻs match %, set % and point % from the play on Day 1 (Sunday 1/5/20). The 1st and 2nd place teams (24 total) are placed into 8 team brackets for competition. The 3rd and 4th place teams (24 total) are placed into pods of 6 teams for competition. Please see format below and links to the online information.

The 1st and 2nd place teams have been re-seeded and placed into 8 team brackets. 

• Bracket A: 1, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24
• Bracket B: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23
• Bracket C: 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22

Teams will play 3 matches and the overall finish will determine your qualification into divisional play for Power League Tournament #1 on Sunday, February 9th.

Bracket Finish
1st & 2nd place = 1st Division
3rd & 4th place = 2nd Division
5th & 6th place = 3rd Division
7th & 8th place = 4th Division

Divisional Bracket A - Kekuhaupiʻo - 8am Start​

• Kuʻikahi 18 Wāhine RSB
• Quickets 18
• Lanikai 18 Kea
• Kuʻikahi 16 Wāhine RSB
• Maunalani 18 Daryl
• Ka Ulukoa 16 Black
• Maunalani 17 Mahi
• SAS VBC 16 Blue

Divisional Bracket B - Kekuhaupiʻo - 9am start

• Ka Ulukoa 18 Black
• Aloha State VBC 18
• Maunalani 18 Albert
• Hana Hou 17 Lynden
• Hana Hou 18 Jarrett (Officiating at 8am on Ct2)
• SAS VBC 18 Blue (Officiating at 8am on Ct3)
• RVCH 16s (Officiating at 8am on Ct4)
• Hana Hou 16 Kealiʻi (Officiating at 8am on Ct1)

Divisional Bracket C - Damien HS - 9am Start

• SAS VBC 17s
• Lauleʻa 18 Tristan
• SAS VBC 16 Red
• RVCH 18s
• SAS VBC 15s
• Aloha State VBC 17 Black
• Lanikai 17 Ed
• Maunalani 15 Hurley

Note: Damien High School Gymsite will have a concession available for snacks and drinks. Mahalo for your support.

Format
Teams will be placed into pods of 6 teams, 2 pools of 3 teams paired up for competition. Teams will play all teams in their pool, then a cross-over match with ʻpartnerʻ pool.  All matches are best of 3. First 2 sets to 25 points, no cap; Deciding set will be to 15 points, no cap, 2  30 sec timeouts per set. 

Pool Schedule
Team 1 vs Team 3 - Ref: Team 2
Team 2 vs Team 3 - Ref: Team 1
Team 1 vs Team 2 - Ref: Team 3
Cross-Over
(M1) 2nd place vs 3rd place and (M2) 3rd place vs 2nd place
1st place vs 1st place & (M3) Winner M1 vs Winner M2

Elimination Pools (Pool A - H)
All pool winners will qualify for the Power League. The winners from the 2nd place vs 3rd place cross-over match will play each other to qualify for the power league. Losers from the 2nd place vs 3rd place cross over match and the winner cross-over match (M3) losing team will be eliminated from the top 36 teams and not qualify for the 2020 Power League. 

Competition has started in the first day of the 2020 Aloha Region Power League Qualifying Tournament. Please check back for updated results.

http://bit.ly/PLQual2020Results

In order to utilize the facilities for the Power League Tournaments, we will need all participants and supporters to adhere to these rules. Failure to comply may result in the loss of gyms and the power league itself. Please do your best to let all of your supporters know about these rules. 

Kamehameha Sites
Parking
Parking will be at the parking structure fronting Kekuhaupiʻo gym. Please be sure to park in marked stalls and follow all posted signs on campus. There is handicapped parking on the bottom floor of the structure. Please do not park in the Kekuhaupiʻo "turn around" area fronting the gym or the Keawe "turn around" area, it must be kept clear for security and/or fire access. Also, there is very limited parking at Keawe gym area and it will be reserved for handicapped access (placards required). All teams and supporters will be expected to park at the Kekuhaupiʻo parking structure and walk to the gym via the stairs. Coaches will be asked to support in enforcement of these guidelines. Non-compliance may result in the loss of the gym site for future tournament dates so we are asking for your kokua in following these rules.

Campus and Facility Rules
In order to continue to utilize facilities on the Kamehameha Campus, we are requesting that all coaches, teams and their supporters, abide by these rules. Please share this information to your team and the supporters.

1. No Smoking  - Our campus is a no smoking campus and it is not allowed anywhere on campus.
2. Food and Drink are not allowed into Gym Areas - All food and drink must be consumed outside of the gym areas. No Water will be allowed into the gym. 
3. Chairs - Chairs with rubber bottoms will be allowed into the gym area for seating. Please abide by the facility manager and officials in the placement of chairs for safety purposes.
4. No Potlucks/Setups – Per region policy - Only individual bag lunches/drinks area allowed. Our campus also has a “no cooler” rule for all athletic events on campus and we are requesting that all teams will abide by it. The tournament director will discuss with the coaching staff with issues for kokua with enforcement. This is important to share with your supporters as we do not want to jeopardize our facilities use for this league and in the future.
5. Please do not set up in the areas marked as “no setup”- It will be marked off on the day of the tournament. They will be asked to move. We are going to be having a total of 42 teams in the two gym areas and please be mindful of your area and to allow space for all groups.
6. Please break down immediately at the conclusion of the tournament play for the day. Please be mindful of your area as there are a few groups that have taken more area and not taken in account that there are many other teams sharing a very limited area. Please be mindful and considerate of your area and our facilities. Please place all trash into the proper receptacles and leave all areas clean.

Damien High School Gym - 1/12/20
The Damien High School Gym will be utilized on Sunday, 1/12/20. 

​Parking is available in the lot adjacent the gym area. The same guidelines listed above for the gym apply. No food or drink will be allowed into the gym area and there is no smoking on campus. Please be respectful of the gym areas and requests of gym staff in order to allow for itʻs use for Power League playdates. ​Non-compliance may result in the loss of the gym site for future tournament dates so we are asking for your kokua. Mahalo.

There are 48 teams competing for 36 spots in the 2020 Power League. Competition will take place over 2 weekends in January. All teams will be in action starting on Sunday 1/5/20. 

Day 1
48 participating teams will be placed into 12 pools of 4 teams. Teams will play all teams in their pool and based upon their pool finish, be re-seeded and re-pooled for day 2 play. The top 2 teams will be placed into the Qualifying Rounds (24 teams) and the 3rd and 4th place teams placed into the elimination round (24 teams). All matches are best of 3. First 2 sets to 25 points, no cap; Deciding set will be to 15 points, no cap, 2  30 sec timeouts per set. ​

Day 2
Divisional Qualifying rounds - The 24 teams will be placed into 3 brackets of 8 teams and will be playing 3 matches for seeding into the divisional rounds of PL#1 scheduled for February 9th. All teams have qualified for Power League play and will be playing for seeding into Division 1 through 4.

Elimination rounds - The 24 teams will be placed into pods of 6 teams, 2 pools of 3 teams paired up for competition. Teams will play all teams in their pool, then a cross-over match with ʻpartnerʻ pool.

Pool Schedule
Team 1 vs Team 3 - Ref: Team 2
Team 2 vs Team 3 - Ref: Team 1
Team 1 vs Team 2 - Ref: Team 3
Cross-Over
Round 1 - (M1)2nd place vs 3rd place and (M2)3rd place vs 2nd place
Round 2 - 1st place vs 1st place and (M3) M1 winner vs. M2 winner

Pool winners (1st place teams) and the winner from the M3 (M1 winner vs M2 winner) will qualify for the 2020 Power League. Losers from the Round 1 matches and the loser from the M3 match will be eliminated and will not qualify for the 2020 Power League.

Tournament Format
​All matches will be best of 3 sets to 25 points, win by 2 points with no point cap. Deciding set (If necessary) will be to 15 points (switch sides at 8 points), win by 2 points with no point cap. Each team will have two 30 second timeouts per set. Warmups will be 2 minutes shared, 4 minutes serving team, 4 minutes receiving team. 

Pool finish will be determined by
1. Match Percentage
2. Set percentage
3. Point differential

Ties will be determined by the following criteria
2 teams - Head to head results will determine the order of finish
3 teams - If the teams are still tied after match and set percentage and point differential, a card draw will determine the place of finish.

Coaches Meeting - Day 1 - 1/5/20
​ALL TEAMS MUST SUBMIT A WEBPOINT ROSTER AT THE COACHES MEETING.
Coaches meeting for ALL AM pools will be at 7:15am at Kekuhaupiʻo. First serve to start promptly at 8am. PM Pools at Kekuhaupiʻo gym at 1pm, PM pools at Keawe at 1:20pm. We will be collecting a webpoint roster for your team to your siteʻs coaches meeting and sign and hand to the gym site director. Handwritten rosters will NOT be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Rosters
​Rosters must be printed from Webpoint, signed and submitted at the coaches meeting at 1/5/20. No handwritten rosters will be accepted. Rosters of all teams will be frozen after the first tournament starts as to keep the competitive balance of each team in the league. All players/coaches must be registered in USAV for the 19-20 season. Only registered players and adults on the roster will be allowed in the bench area of the tournament. Per USAV Guidelines, there must be at least one (1) IMPACT certified coach/adult on the bench at all times. Adults (Coaches, Chaperones, etc.) may be added to the roster at later dates. Please print out a new roster to reflect these changes and bring it to the next tournament date. Officials will be checking for compliance.

Uniforms
Uniforms are not required until the end of the month, however numbered jerseys are required. Also, if libero(s) are to be utilized, they will NEED to be in contrasting colors from the rest of the team. (Note: Uniform numbers may be written in on the roster to match the uniform of player until official uniforms are required. NO DUPLICATE NUMBERS ALLOWED)

4 team pools
R1 - Team 1 vs Team 3 - Ref: Team 2
R2 - Team 2 vs Team 4 - Ref: Team 1
R3 - Team 1 vs Team 4 - Ref: Team 3
R4 - Team 2 vs Team 3 - Ref: Team 1
R5 - Team 3 vs Team 4 - Ref: Team 2
R6 - Team 1 vs Team 2 - Ref: Team 4

Pool schedules and results will be posted here: 
http://bit.ly/PLQual2020Results

Check back for updates or you can like our facebook page or you can also follow us on Twitter @AlohaRegionPL. Please contact aloharegionpowerleague@gmail.com with questions.