WHERE: 

Duke Convention Center: 525 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH

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WHEN:       March 25-26, 2023

 

WAVES:      TO COME

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DIVISIONS:   10's - 18's  divisions

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ENTRY FEE: $475.00  deadline for entry March 10, 2023

If you pay after the deadline there will be an additional $100 fee per team added 

 

MAILING ENTRY FEE- S AND S EVENTS- 7512 Dr. Phillips BLVD. STE 50-785, Orlando, FL 32819



FORMAT: Saturday Pool Play -Sunday Bracket Play- Depending on the number of teams per division. All matches will be best of 3 games to 25 with the deciding game, if necessary, to 15.  There is no cap. If there is a 3 team pool with out a crossover they will play 3 sets to 25 points no cap.



ADMISSION- 1-day pass $14 or a 2-day pass $25. online pre-sale tickets 9 and under free BUY TICKETS  You will be emailed a QR code that is to be used for entry



AWARDS: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals in the Gold Division only.  Silver and Bronze Division winners will receive a plaque. the team that wins a Division will receive a Free or adjust entry fee into the  2023 AAU National Volleyball Tournament. 

 

HOTELS: We offer a Preferred Stay and Play.  To Come

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REGISTRATION:  Registration for this event will open in August 1, 2022.

The deadline for event entry is Mar. 10, 2023 or earlier if capacity is reached. Registration for this tournament is done on Advanced Event System.



OFFICALS:    The tournament will supply officials for all court matches. 



TIE-BREAKERS: For this year's event, there will NOT be any tie-breaking games played.  In the case of a tie, the teams will be ranked by head-to-head results in case of a 2-way tie, or in the case of a 3-way tie: set percentage, and then, if necessary, point percentage.



TEAM CHECK IN LOCATION AND TIME: 

Check in will take place at each playing site 1 hr. before you play. You must bring a Printed AAU Roster and Hotel Survey to Check in.  Please make sure to double check which venue you are playing at to check-in. 



FACILITY RULES:  

• Due to the incidents in the previous years, there will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues 

• Ball Handling is allowed on the volleyball courts only. 

• Coolers and outside food and drink are NOT ALLOWED in the playing facilities. Only water and sports drinks may be brought inside the facilities. 

• Seating provided NO outside chairs allowed

• Violation of these policies or any other general misbehaviors may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.



ATHLETIC TRAINERS: There will be a athletic trainers available to tape and assist with minor injuries and serve as a first responder to more serious injuries.  

• Athletes must provide tape and pre-warp for any pre-existing needs.  

• Tape and pre-wrap are only provided by the tournament for emergency purposes.

 

REFUNDS: No refunds

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:   Sindee Snow: orlvb@aol.com 407-466-9009

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AAU MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES: 

•  This event is licensed by the Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S., Inc.

•  All participants must have current AAU membership numbers before competition begins (pending status is not acceptable).  Visit www.aauvolleyball.org to obtain membership (club, non-athlete and athlete membership required).

•  Membership is not included in the event entry fee

•  BE PREPARED:  Adult and Non-Athlete memberships are no longer instant and cannot be applied for at the event.  Please allow up to 10 days for membership to be processed.

 

GRAND PRIX GUIDELINES: 

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*Winning teams in age divisions with 16 or more teams will receive a free entry fee to the 2023 AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships, the West Coast AAU Championships, or the Volleyball Festival.  In divisions with less than 16 teams, the entry fee will be discounted. 

*You must contact aauvolleyball@aausports.org after the event to let them know you are interested in attending one of the reduced entities events.

*All teams must register for the event by the appropriate deadline.  The National and West Coast Championships, as well as the Volleyball Festival are open to any team, no qualifying required.  For complete rules and guidelines for Super Regional or Grand Prix events, please visit www.aauvolleyball.org.

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Roster Disclaimer

  AAU Event Roster Requirements:

·        All players listed on the roster must be registered or members in good standing with their respective member organization.

·        All players must meet age classifications requirements.

·        All staff listed on the roster must be registered or members in good standing with AAU.

·        Please enter correct player data on AES by March 24, 2023

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• This is an AAU Licensed Event. All participants must be current AAU Members.

• AES rosters are required. Rosters must be imported from the AAU website.

• Entry fee may be paid online  or send check to S and S Events Inc, 7512 Dr. Phillips Blvd  Suit 50-785 Orlando FL 32819

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