First Round Schedule - The schedule for the first round is now available on the 2010 Results Page. New for this year is the ability to view results for just your team. Click HERE and select your team(s) to view results.

NOTE TO ALL COACHES AND PARENTS - No coolers, food, or drinks (with the exception of bottled water at some sites) will be allowed in any facilities. You may set-up and eat outside but nothing is allowed inside. You may bring chairs into most sites if seating is not provided. Thanks in advance for adhering to these rules.

• 5:00-10:30 - Selling of Apparel and Tournament Programs. Tournament t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and programs will not be sold at every playing location during the weekend and we have limited quantities of sizes and colors so we strongly encourage everyone to either purchase their apparel on Friday night or send a team representative to make purchases for your entire team. Tournament programs containing all pools, playoff brackets, addresses and directions to and from all other sites, & other tournament info will also be sold.
• 6:00-10:30 - Team Check-In. All teams must bring a completed Team Check-In Form on Friday evening. Click HERE to download the form. If you are unable to bring this form on Friday, please e-mail it to director@shamrockfestival.org or fax it to 540-772-6874 before Friday.
• 5:00-10:00 - All Sports Promotion will provide FREE TESTING for any interested volleyball athletes. This testing will include certified measurements and times for such things as standing reach, approach jump, block jump, and shuttle run. Please take advantage of their special free offer at this year's Shamrock Festival. If you are interested, please e-mail info@allsportspromotion.com or visit their website allsportspromotion.com. They hope to schedule groups of 6-10 athletes every 15 minutes. Walk-ins will be welcome but to minimize your wait please schedule a time for yourself and/or your teammates. If you are participating in the Shamrock Showcase this is something that could be scheduled before or after your session.
• 5:30-7:15 - Session 1 of the Shamrock Recruiting Showcase. Registration for accepted participants will be from 4:30-5:15 (click HERE to see list).
• 6:30-6:55 – “Plan Smart for College” will provide a free College Planning Seminar for all parents and players in the Exhibit Hall. The seminar will include steps you should be taking to prepare for college with the focus being on Education, Reducing College Expenses, and Getting Accepted to Schools of Your Choice. This information should be of interest to all families. To learn more go to www.plansmartforcollege.com. Send questions to info@plansmartforcollege.com. Plan Smart for College is a Tournament Sponsor.
• 6:30-8:30 - Instructional Volleyball Clinic for boys and girls age 6-12. Cost is $25 and all participants receive a Baden mini-volleyball at the end of the clinic. Please sign-in and pay anytime from 5:30-6:20.
• 7:00-8:00 - The Shamrock Festival will hold a College Recruiting Seminar for parents and/or players in the EXHIBIT HALL. There will be college coaches there from Division I, II, and III colleges/universities to answer questions about the recruiting process. The timing of the seminar is meant to take place during the break/changeover between the Showcase sessions and everyone is invited to attend. Please feel free to come late or leave early as needed depending on your other evening activities.
• 7:15-7:25 - Door prize drawing #1. Prizes include Dick’s Sporting Goods gift cards, I-Tunes gift cards, and an iPod. Must be present to win.
• 7:45-9:30 - Session 2 of the Shamrock Recruiting Showcase. Registration for accepted participants will be from 5:45-7:30 (click HERE to see list).
• 8:00-8:30 - Free Seminar in the Exhibit Hall on “Enhancing Your Chances of Playing Volleyball In College”. College Prospects of America Consultant Ron Clary will present information on Recruiting Realities and How to Get on the Radar Screen of College Coaches. There are over 1,500 college volleyball teams… how many of them know about you? This information should be of great interest to all families and players. For more information on college recruiting, go to www.IWantToPlayCollegeSports.com or www.CPOA.com.
• 9:30-9:40 - Door prize drawing #2. Prizes include Dick’s Sporting Goods gift cards, I-Tunes gift cards, and an iPod. Must be present to win.
• There is not a coaches meeting
• College Coaches can check-in anytime Friday evening or throughout the weekend at the Roanoke Civic Center. A free recruiting guide and a free tournament program will be provided to all college coaches in attendance, while supplies last.
• We are also offering everyone an opportunity to give back to the less fortunate this year. Tournament directors Tamalyn & Mark Tanis have had the privilege of taking mission trips to Nicaragua with Because We Care Ministries. While financial donations are always welcome, we are also asking for NEW or USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT. Old balls of any kind, gloves, bats, shoes, etc. would all be greatly appreciated. Missionary teams use the sports equipment to interact with the children of Nicaragua while the needs of their village (such as food, clothing, & medicine) are temporarily met. You and your club could do a great and wondrous thing by donating any "worn out" sports equipment to this worthy cause. Please stop by the Because We Care Ministries booth at the Roanoke Civic Center to drop off your items, make a tax-deductible contribution, and/or to learn more about this ministry.