Scramble - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age requirement?

You must be 18 or older to participate. Sorry, no exceptions!

How Do I Sign Up?

Signing up is a simple two step process. 

First make sure you have an account on both websites:

If you are a first timer, please purchase the 24-25 NERVA One-Event Adult Player Membership within 1 week of the tournament start date (do not buy in advance).

If you are a first timer, please do not pay the Venmo entry fee. The One-Event membership will count.

Step 1. Sign into Yankee Volleyball, click on "Tournaments" then "Upcoming Tournaments"

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Scroll down and select the "Tournament Location" filter and set to either "MCC" or CTSC"

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Scroll further down and you should see the tournaments listed on these date selected. Click the name of the tournament

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You will be redirected to a new page. Click on "Signup a Team" on the right side of the webpage.

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You will be redirected to a new page. Enter your full name under the "Team Name" and type in "non member" and click on "Non Member - (Rating: x)". Fill out the of the form boxes ( Phone, E-mail, and Preferred Position) and click "Submit". Once registration completes, you should see this page:

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Step 2. Click on this second link for NERVA membership.

If you plan on only playing the scramble, please purchase the One-Event Adult Player Membership.

If you plan on attending two or more Yankee Tournaments, we suggest you purchasing the full 2024-2025 NERVA Adult Player Membership. If you decide to purchase the one-event membership and want to upgrade to a year membership, the cost will be prorated.

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Save the QR code in a good spot as some tournaments will require you to have it.

How much do I pay?

All Yankee tournaments are hosted with the backing of USAV and NERVA (New England Region Volleyball Association). You will need a valid USAV membership in order to participate in Yankee Scrambles. For guests that have not played in Yankee before, purchasing a one time day pass will allow you to play the Scramble for free (there is a membership fee and entry fee, entry fee is waived for one day pass members). For existing members, typical entry fee is $35-$40. If you decide to play in another Yankee Tournament you can purchase the yearly NERVA membership at a prorate price of $20.

What do I wear?

Athletic Attire. Closed toe shoes. (Sorry "sport mode" Crocs don't count)

New Members receive a shirt with numbers displayed on the front and back. 

If you want to wear your own jersey, you can wear it as long as the number in the front and back are identical. Yankee does not allow (00 or 0).

Can I play with my friends?

Yes and No. In a scramble format, teams are randomly generated and depending on your luck, you may or may not be teamed with your friends.

Yes and No. In a scramble format, teams are randomly generated and depending on your luck, you may or may not be teamed with your friends.

If you would like to play with your friends, please check out our non-scramble format tournaments.

What does C+, B-, C rating mean?

The Yankee rating system is based on an individual person skills such as passing, defense, hitting, setting, serving, and blocking. Ratings start at D and go up to A+ in the following order D, C-, C, C+, B-, B, B+, A-, A, A+. Based on your rating, you can play up to 3 levels below you and any tournament above your rating level. There is a rating committee that reviews players ratings monthly and will up your rating based on your play.

How do I get rated?
After you completed the scramble tournament, you can contact the tournament director.
I don't have a team, can I still play?
You are in luck! Scrambles are meant for individuals. Sign up and be paired up with random players to compete in a round robin format!
Do you have prizes?
We do! Depending on the tournaments winners will be get apparel or entry reimbursement!