Are you ready for game day at SEQ?
WAVES
WEEK 1 | Saturday, February 14: All teams will play at GICC
18 Liberty: AM (Saturday)
WEEK 2 | Friday, February 20: All teams will play at GICC
18 Open: AM (Friday)
18 USA: AM (Friday)*
18 American: PM (Friday)*
17 Open: PM (Saturday)
16 Open: PM (Saturday)
16/17 Power: PM (Saturday)
15 Open: AM (Saturday)
14 Open: AM (Saturday)
14/15 Power: AM (Saturday)
13 Open: PM (Saturday)
12 Open: AM (Saturday)
*Friday's results for the 18 Open, 18 USA, and 18 American divisions will determine which wave the team will play in on Saturday.
USAV 18s National Bids at SEQ
OPEN: 3 Bids Available*
USA: 3 Bids Available
LIBERTY: 3 Bids Available
AMERICAN: 1 Bid Available
*Historically, we have had 3 bids to award in the 18 open division. However, please note that in order to award 3 bids, the division must have 16 teams registered.
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
Coaches will need to check in at Coach Check next to Admissions to receive a wristband that must be worn all weekend. Coaches will be required to show a driver's license, identification card, military identification card, or current passport at check-in to secure their vinyl wristband.
WEEK 1 EARLY CHECK-IN: no early check-in will be available on Friday. Please see Tournament Day Check-in section.
WEEK 2 EARLY CHECK-IN: 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. on 2/19/2025 in the pre-function area of the convention center for that purpose.
TOURNAMENT DAY CHECK-IN (WEEK 1 & WEEK 2): 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.
Rosters & Fines
Please ensure that your rosters are uploaded onto AES two weeks prior to the tournament. 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. Any roster changes after the deadline will be enforced as follows:
Roster Change Fee ($50): any roster changes that need to be made after the deadline.
Roster Change Fine ($50): in addition to the roster change fee, a USAV fine will be imposed for each roster change made after the deadline.
Non-rostered Player Fine ($250): once a team has begun playing their first match of the tournament, a team will be in violation of this policy if any player (whether they play or not) is not rostered.
Non-rostered Coach Fine ($250): once a team has begun playing their first match of the tournament, a team is in violation of this policy if any individual (coach/chaperone/spectator/etc.) sitting or standing in the player/coach area is not rostered.
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). $15/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
See ‘Wristbands’ section for more information on wristband policies.
Credit/Debit Card Only; no cash will be accepted.
Ages 10 and under will be admitted for free.
Wristbands
Coach and spectator wristbands must be worn all three days of the tournament and MUST BE WORN ON THE WRIST. Wristbands that are put on backpacks, purses, or bags will be rejected by security and may require you to purchase an additional wristband for entry. Lost wristbands are not replaced for free; a new wristband must be purchased in this situation.
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. To receive a coach wristband, you must follow the procedures mentioned in the “Team/Coach Check-In” section above.
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.
Personal Chairs
GICC: Personal chairs are prohibited. There will be seating provided (comfy seating-aka no metal chairs).
Tsunami: personal chairs are prohibited. The facility will be providing bleacher seating as well as chairs.
Flow Charts
No coaches meeting will be held. Please see the flow charts below.
Tie-Breaking Protocol
USAV 18’s National Qualifier: Please see the tie-breaking protocol by clicking the button below.
U17 Invitational & Power Divisions: No tie-breakers will be played.
Rosters
Please ensure that your rosters are uploaded onto AES two weeks prior to the tournament. 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. Any roster changes after the deadline will be subject to a $50 fee, which must be paid in person with cash.
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 at GICC. 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 GICC.
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
Housing Information & Volleyball Rentals: Denise Corrigan, denise@southernvolleyball.com
On-site Questions or Issues: Phil Teknipp, phil@southernvolleyball.com,