The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco invites your participation and support of the 10th Annual Saint Nicholas Volleyball Tournament in San Jose, California from Friday, November 14 – Saturday, November 16, 2014. Teams include the ages of Jr. GOYA (11 – 13 years old); GOYA (14 – 18 years old); Young Adults (18 – 35); and Adults (35 and older). Registrations are still being accepted for teams from Greek Orthodox parishes so if you haven’t already signed up, turn in your forms today!

An outline of the weekend is as follows:

Friday, November 14 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.                      Registration                             Saint Nicholas Small Hall 7:00 p.m.                                   Opening Prayer                       Saint Nicholas Community Center                                                      GAMES BEGIN! 6:30p.m. – 9:00 p.m.              Welcome Night / Dinner         Saint Nicholas Small Hall

Saturday, November 15 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.            All Games                               City Beach, Santa Clara 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.           Lunch                                      City Beach, Santa Clara 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.             Dinner / Awards                     Saint Nicholas Community Center 9:00 p.m.                                  Guest Speaker                         Saint Nicholas Community Center 9:15 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.           Glendi                                     Saint Nicholas Community Center

Sunday, November 16 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.        Divine Liturgy                        Saint Nicholas Church 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.          Sunday School                        Saint Nicholas Classrooms 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.           Brunch                                    Saint Nicholas Small Hall 1:00 p.m.                                  Championship Games             Saint Nicholas Community Center

Spectators are welcomed and encouraged to attend the tournament and admission is free. The addresses for the locations are: Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 986 Chapman Street, San Jose; and City Beach Santa Clara, 2911 Mead Avenue, Santa Clara. Meals will be available for purchase. It is anticipated that there will be over 350 participants in the tournament so be sure to cheer on your favorite teams to victory! This event is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship amongst Greek Orthodox youth, young adults, and adults, and encourages Christian fellowship, athletics and sportsmanship.

All Greek Orthodox parishes are invited to participate in the tournament. Registration materials and other important information are attached. Additional information can be obtained by visiting www.facebook.com/SanJoseVolleyball or contacting the tournament chairman, George Spilios at 408-806-1699 or georgespilios@gmail.com.