User blog comment:Zolnir/Episode Premier Volume 3/@comment-18396318-20150907013852/@comment-4010415-20150907173721

We don't know how many episodes volume 3 will be. For all we know, it could be more than 12 episodes.

Also, I'd be comfortable with them heading into the tournament during the later part of episode 1.

I just feel like, with how many things happened at the end of volume 2, they kinda need to start off episode 1 with taking a look at what's going on with the characters. Actually, on top of that, I just remembered JNPR's mission.

"As first year students, you will be tasked with shadowing a professional Huntsman or Huntress on a mission. Some of you may be taken out of the Kingdom for several days. Others may work within the walls for the rest of the week." - Ozpin, about their missions

JNPR took a mission outside of the kingdom, so their mission should last for several days. I highly doubt they'll just skip JNPR's mission, considering it was pointed to as something important that would give us some Ren and Nora spotlight. Though, there is the possibility that their mission could've ended up cancelled and, like Jaune said, they'll visit the village later.

But either way, the tournament isn't supposed to be starting for at least several days after the events of Breach.