United Adaikes

Overthinkers will participate and intends to submit a hosting bid.

The Larxian team will be there to compete

The Holy Principality of Saint Mark would be honored to participate.

Dalimbar is in

Ryxtylopia is in, and preparing to (hopefully) host the tournament!
 
Host Bid:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pELbw-egm6Q_X8312JkOmAteovG5m5rw0Is7EHxtNU/edit?usp=sharing

No surprise, the resident 'middle of frozen nowhere' (and previous hosts) will be attending.
                 
Pondering a change to the team logo and HNDFF logo.

The logo of the Aukeran National Football Team
Aukeran Football Lore and Hosting Bid:

Rivalfiume signs up!

This is Pedandria’s national sport, of course we sign up!

Kalmach joins the party!

Zoran is signing up

Candelù's national team is thrilled to partecipate, Candelù signs up

Sekiya will join

Giovanniland signs up!

1423 AVL Invitational
Group Stage
Match Day 1
(Highlighted teams in yellow are UAAUA member schools)
Group A
Air Adaikes Hawks 16 25 25 18 14 San Lucas Realtors 25 18 21 25 16 Air Force Eagles 22 9 22 Panorama Chargers 25 25 25 Bank Adaikes Smashers 14 20 25 19 Faraday Rough Striders 25 25 20 25

The two university teams in this group started their AVL campaign by winning as the Chargers swept the Eagles, even holding them to a single-digit on the second set. The Rough Striders also won against the Smashers, with the Smashers only winning the fourth set. In the only all-AVL matchup for this match day in this group, the Hawks already won their match's second and third sets when the Realtors rallied to take the fourth set to force a deciding set which they also won.
 
Group B
Adaikes Coffee Ravens 24 28 13 12 UA Airlines Falcons 26 26 25 25 AMeSCo Medics 27 25 17 25 Navy Sea Lions 25 21 25 19 Eastview Infernos 22 25 25 25 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 14 20 22

All matches ended in four sets in this group for this match day. In one of the two all-UAAUA matchups on this match day, the Griffins took the first set, 25-22. However, the Infernos showed who kept the fire burning as they swept the remaining sets, 25-14, 25-20, 25-22. In the Medics-Sea Lions match, the Medics gave up the third set despite being two sets ahead before taking the match by winning the fourth set, 25-19. The Ravens and the Falcons also played in this round, with the Falcons winning this match, losing only the second set to the Ravens.
 
Group C
A1 Cargo Movers 25 25 20 23 13 West Bridge Reds 9 22 25 25 15 Coast Guard Sharks 27 26 15 22 United Adaikes Oil Drillers 29 24 25 25 Pinewood Bullets 22 22 19 Red Horse Power 25 25 25

The Cargo Movers started strong in their match against the Reds, even holding them to a single digit in the first set and taking the second set. However, the student-athletes from West Bridge University rallied to take the win. The Oil Drillers and the Sharks exchanged attacks in the first two sets, with both teams taking one set apiece; the Oil Drillers took the remaining sets to win the match. Lastly, the Power swept the Bullets, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19.
 
Group D
Army Troopers 25 25 29 20 11 UAMA Generals 23 23 31 25 15 Elk Valley Grizzlies 25 19 15 25 16 Oakwood Pirates 21 25 25 15 18 Greater Heights Hitters 23 23 23 La Mujer Spikers 25 25 25

All matches for the first match day in this group ended in close games. However, the Spikers-Hitters match ended only in three sets, with only a two-point difference in each set. In another all-UAAUA match on this match day between the Grizzlies and the Pirates, the last set went over fifteen points for the two teams, ending at 16-18, with the Pirates winning. Lastly, the Troopers already had a 2-set lead when the military cadet-athletes from the United Adaikes Military Academy rallied to win the match, with the third set ending at 29-31.

Adaikes Volleyball League
 
The United Adaikes National Volleyball Federation organized a professional volleyball league in the United Adaikes, the Adaikes Volleyball League (AVL). It has 16 teams coming from private companies, branches of the military of the country, as well as its military academy (which is not a member of the UAAUA).
President, United Adaikes National Volleyball Federation: Becka Reynolds
Commissioner, Adaikes Volleyball League: Amado Tupper
 
It has two tournaments in one season.
 
The first one, the AVL Invitational, after the UAAUA Volleyball Championship, invites the top eight (8) member universities of UAAUA Volleyball. With a total of 24 teams, they are divided into four (4) groups. There should be no more than two (2) university teams in one (1) group. They play a double round-robin with the teams in their group before the top four (4) teams in each group advance to a final double-elimination stage to determine the winner of the AVL Invitational.

When the UAAUA Volleyball season is ongoing, the AVL plays the AVL Grand Prix, with only the 16 teams vying for volleyball supremacy in the United Adaikes. All 16 teams play each other twice, with the top 12 teams advancing to a final double-elimination stage to determine the winner of the AVL Grand Prix.
 
During Group Stage, when a team wins a match 3-0 or 3-1, the winner takes 3 points, while the loser takes 0 points. When a team wins a match 3-2, the winner takes 2 points, while the loser takes 1 point.
 
To break ties in tables, the procedure is as follows:
a. Number of matches won
b. Match points won
c. Sets ratio
d. Points ratio
e. Head-to-head result

Transcript:
You’re joining me, Tom Sock, in the Republic of Sekiya; a relatively unheard-of nation in Southern Nur. The nation had an industrial boom in the 1380s, and the economy has roared into one of the largest on the continent, growing by almost 8 times in 4 decades. However, the economy isn’t the only thing that has been growing – Its buildings have been too.
Sekiya has placed heavy restrictions on high-rises to preserve the architecture of its cities, however the eastern province of Roudes tells a different story. Today, we’re going to be taking a closer look at Eisenhaustad, the financial capital in the East, as well as some of the tallest buildings in Sekiya!
1 – Horizont Tower, Eisenhaustad
This is the tallest building in the country: The absolutely massive Horizont Tower. This mega structure comes in at a whopping 326 meters tall. The Horizont is a huge tourist attraction in the city, with the viewing platform on the 71st floor giving views of the city. The building is also an important office space, with many corporations basing operations from the tower.
The building was constructed as a joint project led by the Sekiyan Direktbank and the Cambrian Alender and Kokk Holding Corp. Despite opening on time in 1419, the building has been under scrutiny following the partial collapse of an underground access road to the tower, leading to massive rebuilding works within the foundations.
2 – Kaiserstahl Platz, Eisenhaustad
We’re at the Kaiserstahl Platz now, home to the mining and steel giant, Kaiserstahl. This humongous company was founded in 1305 as a Crown Company, however gained its autonomy in the 1320s. The company has grown with the nation, and has been Sekiya’s largest employer until 1401, when it was overtaken by the supermarket chain, Tescha.
The building has a unique, triangular structure with 4 main sections and was completed in 1409. Many notable companies have their main offices here, including SekAir, IT-Strategie and farming giants AKI Leitz. Despite the building being primarily being funded by Kaiserstahl, the building also received significant funding from the Adaikesian International Development Agency (AIDA) and the United Adaikes Agency for International Cooperation (UAAIC), with both entities having regional offices here for Nuran programs, projects, and activities. 
3 – Sekiya Financial Centre, Fischendorf
Next, we take a long trip to the bustling port city of Fischendorf. The port here is one of the largest in the world, and acts as the primary gateway for goods to enter and leave the country. The Sekiyan Financial Centre acts as the main office for Sekiya’s largest shipping company, Hurtigruten AS, that holds a 5% share of its part of the building, however the building is primarily owned by the Giovannilandian construction company Korporatia Benaventura, with the Sekiyan Kreditbank also having a 40% share.
The building overlooks the port and harbour area, and is one of the only buildings outside of Eisenhaustad in Sekiya that is over 150 metres tall.
4 – Himmelsstern, Eisenhaustad
Back in Eisenhaustad, we’re looking at Himmelsstern, Sekiya’s newest skyscraper. Completed in 1420, the project was primarily funded by the Cambrian engineering company, JANEK Grupp. The building is home to many corporations, including Logiseikia, who own the remaining share of the building. Himmelsstern has attracted many multinational companies and has regional offices from corporations from all over Esferos, including Triaco Pharma and S.L. International, both from Saranzio.
Most impressively about Himmelsstern is its mall. With a total of 7 floors starting from the 2nd basement level, this mall is the largest in Sekiya by both value and size. Shoppers can find fashion, jewelry, tech, and even car showrooms for Silberpfeil and Eckhard-Walter.
5 – Die Turm, Eisenhaustad
Die Turm is a 211m-tall skyscraper that stands as the tallest building in the Katzeinsel district of Eisenhaustad. Designed by architect Friedrich Klein and completed in 1422, it features a stunning glass façade that reflects light and changes color depending on the time of day.
With 50 floors, Die Turm is a multi-use building with the first 10 floors dedicated to office space, while the rest of the floors offer luxurious apartments. Visitors can also take in the breathtaking view of the city from the observation deck on top of the building. Whether you're a tourist or a resident, Die Turm is a must-see attraction that showcases the best of modern architecture.

1423 AVL Invitational
As mentioned above, the 16 teams of the AVL are joined by the top eight (8) teams from the 1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships. With a total of 24 teams, they are divided into four (4) groups. There should be no more than two (2) university teams in one (1) group. They play a double round-robin with the teams in their group before the top four (4) teams in each group advance to a final double-elimination stage to determine the winner of the AVL Invitational.
Top Eight (8) Teams from the 1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships:
Golden Sierra Griffins
Faraday Rough Striders
Panorama Chargers
West Bridge Reds
Elk Valley Grizzlies
Pinewood Bullets
Oakwood Pirates
Eastview Infernos

The 16 Teams of the Adaikes Volleyball League
 
Team Moniker Short Team Name A1 Logistics Cargo Movers A1 Cargo Movers Adaikes Coffee Ravens Adaikes Coffee Ravens Air Adaikes Hawks Air Adaikes Hawks Air Force of the United Adaikes Eagles Air Force Eagles AMeSCo (Allied Medical Supplies Company) Medics AMeSCo Medics Army of the United Adaikes Troopers Army Troopers Bank Adaikes Smashers Bank Adaikes Smashers Coast Guard of the United Adaikes Sharks Coast Guard Sharks Greater Heights Telecom Hitters Greater Heights Hitters La Mujer Whiskey Spikers La Mujer Spikers Navy of the United Adaikes Sea Lions Navy Sea Lions Red Horse Beer Power Red Horse Power San Lucas Realty & Development Realtors San Lucas Realtors United Adaikes Airlines Falcons UA Airlines Falcons United Adaikes Oil Company Drillers United Adaikes Oil Drillers United Adaikes Military Academy Generals UAMA Generals  
(team information, like logo, staff, roster, and others, will be added at a later time)

Adaikes Volleyball League
 
The United Adaikes National Volleyball Federation organized a professional volleyball league in the United Adaikes, the Adaikes Volleyball League (AVL). It has 16 teams coming from private companies, branches of the military of the country, as well as its military academy (which is not a member of the UAAUA).
President, United Adaikes National Volleyball Federation: Becka Reynolds
Commissioner, Adaikes Volleyball League: Amado Tupper
 
It has two tournaments in one season.
 
The first one, the AVL Invitational, after the UAAUA Volleyball Championship, invites the top eight (8) member universities of UAAUA Volleyball. With a total of 24 teams, they are divided into four (4) groups. There should be no more than two (2) university teams in one (1) group. They play a double round-robin with the teams in their group before the top four (4) teams in each group advance to a final double-elimination stage to determine the winner of the AVL Invitational.

When the UAAUA Volleyball season is ongoing, the AVL plays the AVL Grand Prix, with only the 16 teams vying for volleyball supremacy in the United Adaikes. All 16 teams play each other twice, with the top 12 teams advancing to a final double-elimination stage to determine the winner of the AVL Grand Prix.
 
During Group Stage, when a team wins a match 3-0 or 3-1, the winner takes 3 points, while the loser takes 0 points. When a team wins a match 3-2, the winner takes 2 points, while the loser takes 1 point.
 
To break ties in tables, the procedure is as follows:
a. Number of matches won
b. Match points won
c. Sets ratio
d. Points ratio
e. Head-to-head result

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Final Stage
Championship Game
(played at 10 AM local time)
Faraday Rough Striders 21 28 23 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 30 25 Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) forced a Do-or-Die Championship Game by 8 PM local time.
 
Do-or-Die Championship Game
Golden Sierra Griffins 23 25 25 25 Faraday Rough Striders 25 13 20 19  
1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Gold Medalist: Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI)
Silver Medalist: Faraday Rough Striders (LUD)
Bronze Medalist: Panorama Chargers (SAY)

1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Final Stage
Championship Game
(played at 10 AM local time)
Faraday Rough Striders 21 28 23 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 30 25 Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI) forced a Do-or-Die Championship Game by 8 PM local time.
 
Do-or-Die Championship Game
Golden Sierra Griffins 23 25 25 25 Faraday Rough Striders 25 13 20 19  
1423 UAAUA Volleyball Championships
Gold Medalist: Golden Sierra Griffins (WMI)
Silver Medalist: Faraday Rough Striders (LUD)
Bronze Medalist: Panorama Chargers (SAY)

Signups and OOC Thread
There's already a lot of talk about doing an F1-like competition for Esferos. But while I open this signup and OOC thread, this gives me a gauge of how many people actually want to do it and provides an initial baseline of the number of users willing to RP until the end of the season/calendar of this competition.
This competition (emphasis on the word I used, "competition," rather than "tournament") will be different from the usual because this will not happen and will end in just one (1) month. I am currently looking at the season/calendar for this competition will roughly be eight (8) months, depending on the number of signups. However, we will only utilize a maximum of one week per event per month to minimize RP-writing burnouts. A race weekend will start on a Friday with practice, with qualifyings happening on Saturday, and the competitive race on Sunday.
For roleplays in the season, I will allow as much as one (1) week before the start of the practice for RPs to be posted. Cut-offs will happen three times in a race weekend, one before scorinating the results of the practice (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), one before scorinating the results of the qualifying (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), and one before scorinating the results of the race (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), for a total of three (3) points from RPing for the whole weekend.
A season-wide RP bonus will also be given for teams and drivers RPing on the signing of a driver for the team (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), the teams and engine manufacturers coming to terms on which engine to use (receiving a maximum of one (1) point), and the teams and tire manufacturers coming to terms which tire to use (receiving a maximum of one (1) point). If no RP is posted but only announced in this OOC thread, there will only be 0.1 points for each decision made by a team. A team is allowed to have a maximum of two (2) drivers.
Multiple signups will happen in this thread, of which the IC thread will be posted after many signups are posted. The IC thread will start with the pre-season, for teams deciding to roleplay which driver to sign and which engine and tire to use. However, the Team, Engine, and Tire Signups will only be reserved for Veteran Storytellers (subject to change with the agreement between Loremasters and Lorekeepers). All Storytellers will be able to signup a driver and circuit (circuit signups are subject to scrutiny by Loremasters for realism), with Veteran Storytellers being able to signup a maximum of two (2) drivers for this competition.
I will only select 3-4 tire suppliers, with no limit to the number of approved engine suppliers.
This season, we will use The Racing Scorinator (TRS) v2.5.6, the standard Motorsports / Auto Racing RP scorinator of NS Sport.
Again, no double-posting (except for me to submit my signups)! You can always edit your post to include any necessary edits that you need to your post.
Driver Signups
(All drivers will be free agents at the start of the pre-season until signed by a team.)
Circuit Signups
Team Signups
Engine Signups
Tire Signups
Received Signups
Driver Signups
Circuit Signups
Team Signups
Engine Signups
Tire Signups