Check-In:

All check in for teams is completed online. There will be no onsite registration. Bag Tags can be picked up for players anytime after 10AM on the first day of the event. Each coach will receive a QR code after online check in is completed for their team which will be scanned for a wristband upon first entry into the hall. Directions for online check in procedures can be found HERE.

 

Courts:

The event will be using Bayside Halls A, B, C, D, E, and F at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  To help you navigate the convention center, please review the Court Map before arriving

 

Parking:

Parking at the Las Vegas Convention Center is extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at $15 (Credit Card only, no Cash). We highly recommend alternative transportation such as public transportation as parking will be limited.

 

Admission:

Tickets for the event will be available via SportWrench. There will be two entrances into the venue: one from the lobby on the west side of the halls, and the other from the lobby on the east side of the halls. Please see the Spectator Info Page for all information and requirements regarding admissions.

 

Schedules:

Specific pools, courts, and complete schedules will be available at SportWrench.

 

Pool Play Schedule:

Pool play will consist of round robin play with matches scheduled every hour.  All matches will be the best 2 out of 3 sets to 25, with the deciding set to 15. Teams will not switch sides of the court between sets, or in the deciding set. The following is the pool play schedule for a pool of 4 teams:

 

          Match 1: Team 1 vs Team 3 – Team 2 officiates

          Match 2: Team 2 vs Team 4 – Team 1 officiates

          Match 3: Team 1 vs Team 4 – Team 3 officiates

          Match 4: Team 2 vs Team 3 – Team 1 officiates

          Match 5: Team 3 vs Team 4 – Team 2 officiates

          Match 6: Team 1 vs Team 2 – Team 4 officiates

 

Rosters:

Each team must have a verified roster on SportWrench with completed online check-in.

 

Warm Up Procedures:

Warmups will consist of 2 minutes of shared court time for ball handling, 4 minutes of exclusive court time for the serving teams, and 4 minutes of exclusive court time for the receiving team.

When one team has exclusive use of the court, the other team must be at their bench; they may not use balls or be in the spectator areas.

The event will have some balls for traveling teams to borrow.  They will be available at the Championship desks and will be given out on a first-come, first served basis.  A representative will need to leave a photo identification at the desk and will receive it back when the balls are returned at the completion of the wave. 

 

Officiating Duties:

The officiating team will consist of SIX people:

1.       1 2nd Official – Must be a rostered adult (no players)

2.       2 Linepersons

3.       1 Official VolleyStation scorekeeper

4.       1 Visible Scoreboard Keeper

5.       1 Libero Tracker

 

A team that fails to have a complete officiating crew available for an officiating assignment - including a rostered adult (preferably a team coach) for that team - at the time the court official is ready to proceed can be penalized by losing points in the first set of its next match.  For every minute an officiating team is late to fulfill its assignment, one point will be awarded to that team’s next opponent in the first set of the next match, up to a maximum of 25 points.  Penalty points begin to accumulate at the start of the receiving team’s warm-up.  An adult listed on the event roster must be present at the scorer’s table and easily identifiable while any members of the team are officiating. Each team will also be responsible for providing the device on which the online scoring system of VolleyStation will be used.

 

Guidelines for scorekeeping can be found at the following link:  https://usavolleyball.org/resources-for-officials/indoor-scorers/

 

Prohibited Items:

Please see the Spectator Code of Conduct and the Prohibited Items list. Important items to note from the linked list:

*No personal seats or chairs

*No wagons

*No roller bags (which means no bags with wheels - luggage or otherwise)​​

*No Coolers

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VolleyStation:

The SCVA is happy to announce the use of electronic scoring app, VolleyStation. Live scoring updates will be available during the event at this link: scva.volleystation.com. If you need to brush up on how to use the app before match day, you can find official tutorials and documentation in this link: VolleyStation Score.

The SCVA has received a few tips for using VolleyStation Score based on test runs at other events. The following are requirements expected of your team when they are the working team for the match:

•         Knowledge of use of the VolleyStation Score app in advance

•         Phone(s) with cellular data usage

•         Phone(s) with uncracked/undamaged screen

•         Phone(s) with no ‘time-out’ feature that locks data usage.

•         At least 3 devices that meet the above requirements.

 

Tie-Breaking Procedures:

Two Way Tie in Matches: Two way ties will always be broken by head to head results.

Three Way Tie in Matches: Please refer to USAV Tie Breaking Procedures

 

Championship Staff:

During the event, there will be three Championship Desks. Event staff at each desk will be able to assist with ties, results, locating a team, and/or warm up balls. There will also be a Head Official and Arbitrator on staff as well as Lead Officials on the floor.

 

Athletic Trainers:

Athletic trainers will be available at the event and will be located in Bayside Halls B, C, and E. Their primary function is on site injuries and taping. Ice will be available for injuries only.  All preventative icing, will need to be done back at the hotels.  Please make sure athletes have ice bags to use if needed.

 

Convention Center Food Options:

There will be lots of food options and kiosks. Please note that outside catering and meals are not permitted anywhere inside the convention center.

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Water Filling Stations:

Water filling stations in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center are sparse. We recommend bringing your own water to the event.  The SCVA will not restrict you or your athlete from bringing water into the halls at the convention center.

 

Event Merchandise:

Be sure to check out the tournament merchandise available for purchase throughout the event. The main merchandise booth is located in Bayside D with a satellite booth conveniently located outside in the foyer of Bayside B. Stop by to grab your favorite tournament gear while you're there!

 

Livestreaming:

Each court of the event will be streamed online by BallerTv.  

 

Awards:

Awards will be given out to First Place, Second Place, and Third Place teams of the Gold Bracket only in each division.  The Awards booth will be located near the Merchandise booth in Bayside Hall E.

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Bids:

The following bids will be awarded at the Red Rock Rave #2:

• 14 Open and 13 Open – 1 Bid in each division

• 12 National and 11 National – 1 Bid in each division

• 14 USA – 4 Bids

• 13 USA and 12 USA – 2 Bids in each division

• 15 Liberty, 14 Liberty, and 13 Liberty – 4 Bids in each division

• 15 American Blue, 14 American Blue, and 13 American Blue – 1 Bid in each division

• 15 American Red, 14 American Red, and 13 American Red – 1 Bid in each division

• 12 American – 1 Bid

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Alternative Transportation Options:

• Mandalay Bay Tram

  • Opens daily at 6:00 AM for our event.

  • NO Tickets required – free service.

  • Stops at Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay.

• Uber/Lyft Please use “Mandalay Bay Convention Center" as the drop-off location.

 

Baggage Check:

Secure luggage storage will be available inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on the final day of the tournament for $5 cash only. For safety and convenience, luggage is not allowed inside the convention halls. The luggage storage can be found in the Foyer of Bayside F on Monday, April 6th from 7am to 5pm.  Please ensure you pick up your luggage by 5 PM.

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Stand Up To Cancer Fundraiser:

The SCVA has partnered with Molten to support cancer research.  All proceeds from the sale of the promotional volleyball at the Molten booth will be donated to Stand Up To Cancer.  In addition, the SCVA will match all funds raised at the event. And if possible, please wear pink on the final day of competition to show your support of the fight against cancer.

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We’re looking forward to an incredible tournament experience! Safe Travels to Las Vegas!