Are you ready for game day at SEQ?
WAVES
All matches will be played at the GICC.
AM WAVE:
18 OPEN
18 AMERICAN
16 OPEN
14 OPEN
12 OPEN
PM WAVE:
18 USA
18 LIBERTY
17 OPEN
16/17 POWER
15 OPEN
13 OPEN
SPLIT AM/PM:
14/15 POWER (Check team schedule)
USAV 18s National Bids at SEQ
OPEN: 3 Bids Available
USA: 3 Bids Available
LIBERTY: 2 Bids Available
AMERICAN: 1 Bid Available
There are several 18s teams that have already accepted bids in the same division that they will play in at SEQ.
OPEN:
A5 Volleyball Club | A5 18 Marc
OTVA Volleyball Academy | OT 18 O Roberto
USA:
A5 Volleyball Club | A5 18-2 boba
Rockwood Thunder | Rockwood Thunder 18 Navy
LIBERTY:
Gainesville Juniors | GJ 18 Bailey
Schedule
Schedule will be posted the Wednesday prior to tournament weekend. Please do not email or call with schedule-related questions before then.
Occasionally, there are unavoidable changes that happen after the schedule is posted on Wednesday. It is best practice to check back the day before the tournament to ensure there have been no changes.
Team/Coach Check-In
GICC: Teams competing at GICC are able, but not required, to check in the evening prior to competition commencing. We will be at the registration desk from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the pre-function area of the convention center for that purpose. If checking in the night prior to competition presents a hardship due to travel schedules or other reasons, teams competing in the a.m. wave may check in at 7 a.m. the day of competition, and teams in the p.m. wave may check in any time after noon.
Venues/Directions
GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (GICC) 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
Note that the GICC is not to be mistaken with the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The GICC is located next the the airport.
Parking
GICC: There is on-site parking available at the GICC (lots A-E). $10/day-there are no in and out privileges. CREDIT CARDS ONLY.
Note that there are two different entrances to the GICC parking lots. See green stars below.
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)
Admissions
Admissions will be sold on-site at the GICC in the pre-function area. There will be no online ticket sales.
Admission at all locations are as follows
Single Day Pass: $18
Invitational Weekend Pass (2 Day): $35
Qualifier Weekend Pass (3 Day): $45
Spectators-including “chaperones” or “team reps”-whether rostered or not-will be charged TBD per day for admittance to the tournament. Players, coaches, and college coaches will be admitted without cost.
All wrist bands must be worn on the wrist in order to enter the facility.
Credit/Debit Card Only; no cash will be accepted.
Ages 10 and under will be admitted for free.
Personal Chairs
GICC: Personal chairs are prohibited. There will be seating provided (comfy seating-aka no metal chairs).
Coaches Meeting
No coaches packet will be available. For information regarding the competition format, please check back here the week of the tournament.
Tie-Breaking Protocol
USAV 18’s National Qualifier: Please see the tie-breaking protocol by clicking here.
U17 Invitational & Power Divisions: No tie-breakers will be played.
Wristbands
All teams must check in in-person to verify their roster. Coach wristbands will be given to a Coach or Team Representative at check in.
Teams are given wristbands for up to three coaches on every roster. Staff members who are displayed on multiple rosters will only be issued one wristband for the tournament. Team Representatives and Chaperones are not given wristbands.
If you have questions after following the link above, please feel free to reach out to our scheduling coordinator, Denise Corrigan, at denise@southernvolleyball.com.
Rosters
Please ensure that your rosters are uploaded onto AES by 2/14. We will have printed copies for you to review and sign upon check-in. Make sure your 18’s are safe sport certified, coaches are background checked, etc.
Team Referee Obligations
Referee schedules are included in the pool assignments. With few exceptions, teams losing in bracket play on Sunday will ref the next match on that court. It is possible that your team will have to ref the match before you play, regardless of your match time. If you are scheduled to ref the match before you play, please be in place no later than 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers will be on site from 7:00 a.m. through the close of competition. If you need to have your ankles wrapped you will need to bring your own tape.
Warm-up Volleyballs (No Rentals)
Due to supply chain issues and the overall shortage of volleyballs in circulation, we are not able to provide warm-up volleyballs for teams to rent this year. Please make arrangements to bring your own volleyballs to warm up with. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Food & Beverages
No food tables or ‘team coolers’ will be permitted at any facility. Players can pack lunches/drinks in their personal bags. No coolers are allowed in any facility.
GICC: Several food vendors will be available on-site. No outside food or beverage will be permitted in the competition halls.
Artificial Noise
No speakers, radios, air horns, bells or the like will be permitted at any location.
Any other questions?
Please contact the appropriate party with any other questions you may have.
Tournament Registration & Scheduling: Briana Johnson, briana@southernvolleyball.com, 404-683-9494
Housing Information & Volleyball Rentals: Denise Corrigan, denise@southernvolleyball.com, 678-386-9766
On-site Questions or Issues: Phil Teknipp, phil@southernvolleyball.com, 440-413-7911