March 3-4, 2018
Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN
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 Power, 18 Club, 17 Power, 17 Club, 16 Power, 16 Club, 15 Power, 15 Club, 14 Power, 14 Club, 13 Power, 13 Club, 12 Club, 11 Club, 10 Club
**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.
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
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$425 for all Divisions
SOUTHEATERN PRE-QUALIFIER 2017
Registration is closed for this event.
For more information or questions, please email: phoenixRisingVB@gmail.com
Registration
Room for 96 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.
The complete schedule for the entire weekend and seeding will be posted to the AES web site 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 #1-20 at the Knoxville Convention & Exhibition 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, March 2nd from 6-9pm at the Knoxville Convention Center in the Exhibit Hall A at the tournament desk.
Saturday, March 3rd from 7:15am-3:30pm outside the venue where admission is sold.
Holiday Inn (Cross from Convention Center)
525 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37901
Room Rate: $Please call! per night plus tax
Reservations: 865-934-3084 (For Blocks please request Southeast Pre-Qualifier)
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Marriott Downtown
501 E. Hill Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
Room Rate: $124.00 per night plus tax
Reservations: 865-637-1234 (For Blocks please request Southeast Pre-Qualifier)
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Hilton Knoxville
501 W Church Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902
ONLY ONE BLOCK FROM CONVENTION CENTER!
Room Rate: $114.00 per night plus tax
Reservations: 865-251-2572 (For Blocks please request Southeast Pre-Qualifier)
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Parking Discount: Complimentary self parking.
Breakfast Buffet Discount: $9.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity
Holiday Inn Knoxville West - Cedar Bluff
9134 Executive Park Drive
Knoxville,TN 37923
Room Rate: $95.00 per night plus tax includes parking & Breakfast
Reservations: 865 342-3420 (For Blocks please request Southeast Pre-Qualifier)
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Hampton Inn and Suites Knoxville - Papermill
601 N. Weisgarber RD
Knoxville, TN 37919
Room Rate: $Coming Soon! and up depending on room selection per night plus tax includes Breakfast
Reservations: 865-693-5400 (For Blocks please request Southeast Pre-Qualifier)
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Home 2 Suites by Hilton
380 N Peters Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
Room Rate: $99 Two Queen Suite
Reservations: 865-973-9444 (For Blocks please request Southeast Pre-Qualifier)
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Embassy Suites
9621 Parkside Dr
Knoxville, TN 37922
Room Rate: $139.00
Reservations: 865-246-2309 (For Blocks please request Southeast Pre-Qualifier)
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Admission
This year's event will have an admissions fee for spectators of $10 per day or $18 for a tournament pass. Children 6 and under are FREE!
**Tournament wristbands will be available beginning Friday March 6 from 6-9pm at the Knoxville Holiday Inn and 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.