* New Dates* May 9-10, 2020
Macon Marriott City Center - Macon, GA
Match Length
All matches will be best 2 of 3 games to 25 with the deciding game, if necessary, to 15. There is no cap!
Age Divisions
18's & 17's Teams , 16's & 15's Teams, 14's & 13's teams, and 12's Teams
**Divisions must have at least 8 teams entered or Power & Club may be combined.
Division Formats
All divisions will have formats designed to guarantee each team at least 5 matches in each division. One or Two wave format depending on number of entries. Some divisions maybe combined at the Tournaments discretion.
Player Forms
Tournament is JVA Insured, Coaches must have in their possession the following two forms for each player:
(1) JVA Participant Release and Liability
(2) Medical Release/Waiver Form**
The forms do not need to be turned in, so no additional copies are needed. The Coach will only need to turn the signed JVA Coaches Event Sign-In Form at Team Check-In. ** If you already have a USAV Medical Release Form for your players, you do not need the JVA Medical Release/Waiver Form.
Entry Fee
$425 for all Divisions
JVA Event
Everyone can attend JVA, AAU and USAV
SOUL TOWN SHOWDOWN 2020
Registration is closed for this event.
For more information or questions, please email: phoenixRisingVB@gmail.com
Registration
Room for 64 teams. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis based on entry fee post-mark.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds given after teams are accepted unless a division does not make. This event fills fast.
Additional Tournament Info
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There will NOT be a coaches meeting on Friday night. However, COACHES OR CLUB DIRECTORS MUST check in their teams (consists of signing the roster, picking up coaching credential pass(es), and playing schedule/tournament procedures) at the playing venue.
We are happy to announce that we have rescheduled our SoulTown Showdown in Macon, GA for May 9-10, 2020.
The complete schedule for the entire weekend and seeding will be posted to the by 8pm on Wednesday the week of the event, will be updated if any teams add or drop, so check the web site regularly that week.
Paid 1st official provided for all matches, paid 2nd official for all Gold Division Final Matches.
Courts #1-6 at the Macon Convention Center
Will be posted on AES website by 8:00pm on Wednesday the week of event and will be updated if any teams add or drop.
Please check website regularly that week.
There will be a trainer available to tape ankles and assist with minor injuries as well as serve as a first responder to more serious injuries. PLEASE provide your own wrapping supplies.
Host Hotel & Stay, Play, and Save Policy
All teams participating in this event receive SIGNIFICANT savings if they stay in our Host Hotels.
Check-in Locations and Times
Friday, May 8th from 6-8:30pm at the Macon Marriott City Center at the tournament desk.
Saturday, March 9th starting at 7:15am-3:30pm outside the venue where admission is sold.
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Admission
This year's event will have an admissions fee for spectators of $15 per day or $20 for a tournament pass. Children 6 and under are FREE!
**Tournament wristbands will be available beginning Friday Night from 6-8:30pm at the Dalton Convention Center.
Athletes will just need to show their jersey to gain admission to the Hall.
Teams will be issued a coaching credential pass for each ADULT they have listed on their roster in AES.
Spectators will be able to purchase a colored wristband at the door each day, beginning at 7am, that will gain them admission to the playing venue.
Facility Rules
There will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues.
Ball Handling is NOT allowed outside of the exhibit halls in the convention center.
Coolers and outside food and drink are NOT ALLOWED in the convention center. Only water and sports drinks may be brought inside the facility.
Violation of these policies or any other general misbehavior may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.