2023 Hosted Tournaments
CUVC and our Partners, Crown Town Tournaments are very excited to host the following tournaments during the 2023 Season.
If you are interested in attending, click on each tab for more information regarding registration and tournament details.
2023 Carolina Challenge (JVA)
2023 Carolina Challenge -A JVA Event
Dates: Feb 11-12, 2023
Location: Rock Hill Event Center; 327 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, SC
Divisions: U13-U18 Girls only Club Level
Team Entry Fee: $475
Spectator Entry Fee: $25/Weekend, $15/day; Kids 5 and under Free. Tickets are sold onsite via cash or credit card only (we do not take any cash apps or apple pay)
Wave Schedule: DOORS WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 7AM so please do not arrive before then. We also ask that you do not arrive more than an hour prior to your start time for vehicle and spectator traffic flow.
AM Wave: U14, U17 and U18
PM Wave: U13, U15 and U16
Registration and Schedule: Advanced Event Systems - Schedules are subject to change so please check to make sure you are courtside for your reffing and playing assignments in a timely manner
For More Information Contact: tournamentdirector@carolinauvc.com
VENDORS/HOUSING:
- Shirts sold onsite by JI Tees:
- T2 Sports handles all of our housing needs: Carolina's Challenge Housing can be found on this link.
- Media and Recruiting Videos are handled by ShotMakers Club - Pricing can be found HERE!
Facility Info: Rock Hill Event Center: 327 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, SC
RHEC Parking Instructions are HERE!! Please read this informational sheet as parking MUST be paid for online BEFORE you enter the garage.
- Please do NOT arrive more than 1 hour prior to your wave time - we need time to clear courts and lots.
- Park at Deck A and *new* Deck B. Both facilities are now gateless. $5 per day
- Pay Virtual payments, upon arrival only – Download App, Scan QR Code, Text to Pay (P3406), or Call To Pay (844-236-2011) upon arrival.
- Pay by vehicle plate information, before you leave your vehicle. 24/7 License Plate Enforcement, routine patrols.
- The plate of your vehicle is scanned upon entry and exit to ensure payment compliance. Nonpayment will result in enforcement, including additional fees for noncompliance.
- Payment links:
- www.premiumparking.com/P3406 (Deck A)
- www.premiumparking.com/P3407 (Deck B)
- DO NOT Drop off … drop off will not be allowed at the front door.
- DO NOT Park in the 1939 deck this is a private deck and will only open if needed
- DO NOT Park in the “Springs lot” gates will be locked
Coaches Check In:
- Check in is from 7-8am and 2-3pm - we DO NOT offer check in outside of these times so if you plan to come early and watch - then please make arrangements to check in your teams at the correct time as ALL Participants must have a wristband for entry.
- Head coach, Club Director, Assistant coach or Team Rep are more than welcome to do a teams check in. Coaches MUST have wristbands for entry after check in is complete so it is whomever does the check in's responsibility to get the bands to the rest of their coaches
- Coaches bands will be given out for each coach (not chaperone's or team rep) on a roster with a maximum of three.
- Rosters will be provided if they are completed by Wednesday. Otherwise coaches need to bring a copy of their roster.
- This is a JVA tournament so all coaches need to be JVA background Certified in AES.
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- JVA Back ground Check info for Rosters:
- Coaches can register HERE! they are NOT required to do the class if they have a USAV Background screen.
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Once a coach has registered with JVA - it takes about 48 hours to update and then you can run a quick import update and you should then be able to add your coaches to the rosters.
- JVA Back ground Check info for Rosters:
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- JVA Coaches Sign In Form (This is required for each team)
- You need to have on hand or have filled out online the following documents for each player (these will not be turned in).
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- JVA Medical Release (This is required for every player - but does not need to be turned in, a USAV Medical release is acceptable)
- JVA Player Release of Liability (This is required for every player - but does not need to be turned in)
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- You need to have on hand or have filled out online the following documents for each player (these will not be turned in).
Format
Pool Play on Saturday, Bracket play on Sunday.
Three way tie-breakers will be broken in the following order: Set Percentage, if two teams remain tied then it goes to head to head between those two teams, if three teams remain tied it goes to point percentage, if two teams remain tied after that then it goes head to head for those two teams. We will not play out ties in pools.
Unless otherwise specified, all matches are best of 3, with 2 sets to 25 (no cap) and a 3rd set (if necessary) to 15 (no cap).
The Game ball is the Molten Flistatec.
Spectator Notes
- Doors Open at 7am and 2pm - please do not come for your wave time more than an hour early.
- Wristbands are required for Entry - if you lose your wristband, you will have to purchase a new one.
- There will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues. Ball Handling is allowed on the volleyball courts only - DO NOT ALLOW PLAYERS TO HIT BALLS AGAINST THE WALL!
- Coolers and Food Tables are NOT allowed
- Chairs are not allowed - seating will be provided.
- Violation of these policies or any other general misbehavior's may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.
- Video Recording: Parents - if you video your team - please make sure you are recording from OPPOSITE of the Bench. No Video or fans are allowed behind the bench as per USAV Rules.
Refund Policy
- Teams not accepted into the Carolinas Challenge will receive a full refund.
- Once Accepted - 50% refund until January 14th
- After January 14th, no refunds will be given
2023 Charlotte AAU Grand Prix
Charlotte AAU Grand Prix
Divisions: U13-U18 Girls and Boys Open and Club Level – ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES MUST BE AAU MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE
AAU Registration can be found HERE:
Dates: February 18-19, 2023
Location(s): Rock Hill Event Center:
Team Registration Fee: $475
Spectator Entry Fee: $25/Weekend, $15/day; Kids 5 and under Free
Wave Schedule: DOORS WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 7AM so please do not arrive before then. We also ask that you do not arrive more than an hour prior to your start time for vehicle and spectator traffic flow.
AM Wave: U16-U18
PM Wave: U13-U15
Registration and Schedule: Advanced Event Systems - Schedules are subject to change so please check to make sure you are courtside for your reffing and playing assignments in a timely manner
For More Information Contact: tournamentdirector@carolinauvc.com
VENDORS/HOUSING:
- Shirts sold onsite by JI Tees:
- T2 Sports handles all of our housing needs: AAU Grand Prix Housing Link is LIVE!
- Media and Recruiting Videos are handled by ShotMakers Club - Pricing can be found HERE!
Facility Info: Rock Hill Event Center: 327 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, SC
RHEC Parking Instructions are HERE!! Please read this informational sheet as parking MUST be paid for online BEFORE you enter the garage.
- Please do NOT arrive more than 1 hour prior to your wave time - we need time to clear courts and lots.
- Park at Deck A and *new* Deck B. Both facilities are now gateless. $5 per day
- Pay Virtual payments, upon arrival only – Download App, Scan QR Code, Text to Pay (P3406), or Call To Pay (844-236-2011) upon arrival.
- Pay by vehicle plate information, before you leave your vehicle. 24/7 License Plate Enforcement, routine patrols.
- The plate of your vehicle is scanned upon entry and exit to ensure payment compliance. Nonpayment will result in enforcement, including additional fees for noncompliance.
- Payment links:
- www.premiumparking.com/P3406 (Deck A)
- www.premiumparking.com/P3407 (Deck B)
- DO NOT Drop off … drop off will not be allowed at the front door.
- DO NOT Park in the 1939 deck this is a private deck and will only open if needed
- DO NOT Park in the “Springs lot” gates will be locked
Coaches Check In:
- Check in is from 7-8am and 2-3pm - we DO NOT offer check in outside of these times so if you plan to come early and watch - then please make arrangements to check in your teams at the correct time as ALL Participants must have a wristband for entry.
- Head coach, Club Director, Assistant coach or Team Rep are more than welcome to do a teams check in. Coaches MUST have wristbands for entry after check in is complete so it is whomever does the check in's responsibility to get the bands to the rest of their coaches
- Coaches bands will be given out for each coach (not chaperone's or team rep) on a roster with a maximum of three.
- Rosters will be provided if they are completed by Wednesday. Otherwise coaches need to bring a copy of their roster.
- ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES MUST HAVE AN AAU MEMBERSHIP - Please make sure that this information is completed and reflected correctly on your rosters as you WILL be required to write in any missing numbers or your player will be ineligible to play!
Format:
Pool Play on Saturday, Bracket play on Sunday.
Three way tie-breakers will be broken in the following order: Set Percentage, if two teams remain tied then it goes to head to head between those two teams, if three teams remain tied it goes to point percentage, if two teams remain tied after that then it goes head to head for those two teams. We will not play out ties in pools.
Unless otherwise specified, all matches are best of 3, with 2 sets to 25 (no cap) and a 3rd set (if necessary) to 15 (no cap).
The Game ball is the Molten Flistatec.
Spectator Notes
- Doors Open at 7am and 2pm - please do not come for your wave time more than an hour early.
- Wristbands are required for Entry - if you lose your wristband, you will have to purchase a new one.
- There will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues. Ball Handling is allowed on the volleyball courts only - DO NOT ALLOW PLAYERS TO HIT BALLS AGAINST THE WALL!
- Coolers and Food Tables are NOT allowed
- Chairs are not allowed - seating will be provided.
- Violation of these policies or any other general misbehavior's may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.
- Video Recording: Parents - if you video your team - please make sure you are recording from OPPOSITE of the Bench. No Video or fans are allowed behind the bench as per USAV Rules.
Refund Policy
- Teams not accepted into the Grand Prix will receive a full refund.
- Once Accepted - 50% refund until January 21st
- After January 21st, no refunds will be given
2023 Carolina Cup
2022 CAROLINA CUP - A USAV Event
REGISTRATION OPENS ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Divisions: U13-U18 Girls only Club Level
Registration Fee: $475
Location: Rocky Mount Event Center; 285 NE Main St., Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Dates: March 18-19, 2023
Registration/Schedules: Advanced Event Systems
WAVES: - Please do not come more than 1 HOUR PRIOR TO START TIME!
Spectator Entry Fee: $25+tax for weekend/$15+tax for Daily. Kids 5 and under are free
Format:
- Format: Pool Play on Saturday, Bracket Play on Sunday
- Tie-Breakers: No Tie-Breakers will be played in the event of a 3-way tie in pool play. The format for determining three-way ties will be: Set-Percentage, Head to Head (if 2 teams are tied), point percentage (if three teams are still tied).
Game Ball: Molten Flistatec
Housing: Housing Options are HERE!
Coaches Check In: REQUIRED! All teams are required to be checked in - if you do not check in - your team will not play until completed.
- Head coach, Club Director, Assistant coach or Team Rep are more than welcome to do a teams check in. Coaches MUST have wristbands for entry after check in is complete so it is whomever does the check in's responsibility to get the bands to the rest of their coaches
- Coaches will NOT be allowed entry without their wristband/credentials.
- Coaches bands will be given out for each coach (not chaperone's or team rep) on a roster with a maximum of three.
- Rosters will be provided if they are completed by Wednesday. Otherwise coaches need to bring a copy of their roster.
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FACILITY RULES:
- There will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues. Ball Handling is allowed on the volleyball courts only.
- Coolers and outside food and drink are NOT ALLOWED in the playing facilities. Only water and sports drinks may be brought inside the facilities. They will strongly enforce this - so please be considerate of those at the door reminding us of the rules.
- Violation of these policies or any other general misbehavior's may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.
Parking and Entry Information:
- Parking is on the backside of the event center in lots A and B as well as the new lot off Albemarle Ave and Rose Street (Tar River Transit Buses will be operating on a route to assist as well) - there will be a parking fee of $5.00 per day. DO NOT park in the church parking lots - They will tow and have done so in the past.
- ENTRANCE INFORMATION - All entry will be done from the Box office on the front of the building - you will have to walk around to the front of the building from the parking lots to the box office.
- Doors will open at 7:00am for the AM wave and 2pm for the PM Wave. All spectators are required to leave after their last match is completed so that we can get the parking lot cleared and the fieldhouse reset for the next wave.
- WRISTBANDS ARE REQUIRED - If you loose your wristband, you will be required to purchase a new one - no exceptions.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS: There will be a athletic trainers available to tape (Athletes must provide their own tape and pre-wrap for pre-existing needs) and assist with minor injuries and serve as a first responder to more serious injuries. Tape and pre-wrap are only provided by the tournament for emergency purposes.
TSHIRTS: Shirts will be sold onsite by JITees
Video Recording: Parents - if you video your team - please make sure you are recording from OPPOSITE of the Bench. No Video or fans are allowed behind the bench as per USAV Rules.
BALLER TV Baller TV livestreams all of our events; Click HERE! to find the
Refund Policy
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Teams not accepted into the Carolina Cup will receive a full refund.
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Once Accepted - 50% refund until February 18th
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After February 18th, no refunds will be given
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If the event is cancelled due to the Coronavirus we will offer full refunds.
2023 Greensboro AAU Super Regional
Greensboro AAU Super Regional - March 11-12, 2023
Email tournament questions to: tournamentdirector@carolinauvc.com
Divisions: 13-18's Girls and Boys, Open and Club Level - ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES MUST BE AAU MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE
AAU Registration can be found HERE:
Dates: March 11-12th
Team Entry Fee: $500
Spectator Entry Fee: $25 Weekend/$15 Daily; Kids 5 and under Free - Onsite sales only via cash or credit card. Wristbands are good for both locations.
Locations: Rise Sports Complex and Greensboro Sportsplex
Rise Sports Complex - 15/16 Open, 17/18 Open, 17 Club, 18 Club
- Doors and ticket sales open at:
- Parking Fee is $5
- No Food Tables, Coolers or Chairs allowed indoors
- Concessions available
Greensboro Sportsplex: - 13 Girls, 14 Girls, 15 Club, 16 Club
- Doors and ticket sales open at
- No Parking fees
- No Food Tables or coolers allowed indoors - you MAY bring in your own chairs but you absolutely cannot put them on the hardwood floors - you will be asked to move or remove your chair if you do not cooperate.
- No Concessions - but will have Food Trucks Available
- Players and coaches have a separate entry
Schedule will be posted here no later than 3/8/23: Advanced Event Systems
Format: This will be a standard two-day event, pool play on Saturday followed by bracket play on Sunday, with all teams guaranteed a minimum of five matches
3-Way Tie-Breaking Procedures:
- Set Percentage
- If there are still two teams tied after comparing sets, it goes to Head-to-Head
- If there is still a 3-way tie, after comparing sets the tie is broken by points.
- If there are still two teams tied after comparing points, it goes to Head-to-Head.
Officiating Assignments:
- Please make sure to see if you have an officiating assignment prior to your first match of the day. When possible, we try to have teams in new brackets officiate rather than having the previous loser officiate from a completed bracket;
- At times we utilize the "Previous Winner" rather than the "previous loser" to help with the flow of a bracket. This allows us to finish the tournament with the last match scheduled to end earlier rather than later.
Coaches Check In:
- Players and Coaches have a separate Entry - Coaches need to check in their teams
- Head coach, Club Director, Assistant coach or Team Rep are more than welcome to do a teams check in. Coaches MUST have wristbands for entry after check in is complete so it is whomever does the check in's responsibility to get the bands to the rest of their coaches
- Coaches bands will be given out for each coach (not chaperone's or team rep) on a roster with a maximum of three (duplicates will not be given).
- Rosters will be provided if they are completed by Wednesday. Otherwise coaches need to bring a copy of their roster.
- ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES MUST HAVE AN AAU MEMBERSHIP - Please make sure that this information is completed and reflected correctly on your rosters as you WILL be required to write in any missing numbers or your player will be ineligible to play!
Spectator Notes
- Doors Open at
- Parking is free at the Sportsplex and is paid at the Rise Complex
- Wristbands are good for BOTH locations but if you lose your wristband you will have to purchase a new one.
- There will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues. If you are disrespectful to any official, officiating team or staff member you will be excused from the event with no refund. Spectators are not to talk to, yell at or correct the officiating team as these are minors and many of them are young.
- Ball Handling is allowed on the volleyball courts only - DO NOT ALLOW PLAYERS TO HIT BALLS AGAINST THE WALL!
- Coolers and Food Tables are NOT allowed
- Chairs are not allowed - seating will be provided.
- Violation of these policies or any other general misbehavior's may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.
HOUSING - This is NOT a stay to play tournament
Greensboro Housing via our partners Travel 2 Compete Sports Link is HERE!
Food: No Outside food or food tables allowed at any location.
TSHIRTS: Shirts will be sold onsite by JITees
Video Recording: Parents - if you video your team - please make sure you are recording from OPPOSITE of the Bench. No Video or fans are allowed behind the bench as per USAV Rules.
BALLER TV Baller TV livestreams all of our events;
Refund Policy
- Teams not accepted into the Greensboro AAU Super Regional will receive a full refund.
- Once Accepted - 50% refund until March 6th
- After March 6th, no refunds will be given
- If the event is cancelled due to the Coronavirus we will offer full refunds.
2023 Charlotte JVA Challenge
2023 CHARLOTTE JVA CHALLENGE!
Team registration Fee: $500
Divisions: U13-U18 Girls and U16/U18 Boys
Dates: April 29-30, 2023
Location: Charlotte Area - locations will be updated soon as well as housing options!
Registration and Schedule: AES Schedule - Schedules are subject to change so please check to make sure you are courtside for your reffing and playing assignments in a timely manner.
Spectator Entry Fee: Onsite purchase only: $25 Weekend/$15 Daily; Kids 5 and under Free - YOU MUST HAVE YOUR WRISTBAND FOR ENTRY! If you lose it, forget it, housekeeping threw it away, etc., you will have to replace it - NO EXCEPTIONS!
College Coaches - we are excited to have you onsite.
- This event is listed in University Athlete for your convenience!
- Please email Glenna Bianchin if you have an questions (glenna.bianchin@carolinauvc.com)
- Please check in at Team Check in for your wristband
Format
Pool Play on Saturday, Bracket play on Sunday. All teams will play a minimum of 2 matches on Sunday. We will likely utilize power pools in some of the Open divisions.
Three way tie-breakers will be broken in the following order: Set Percentage, if two teams remain tied then it goes to head to head between those two teams, if three teams remain tied it goes to point percentage, if two teams remain tied after that then it goes head to head for those two teams. We will not play out ties in pools.
Unless otherwise specified, all matches are best of 3, with 2 sets to 25 (no cap) and a 3rd set (if necessary) to 15 (no cap).
The Game ball is the Molten Flistatec.
WAVE TIMES and LOCATIONS TBA - Charlotte Area
Coaches Check In:
- Head coach, Club Director, Assistant coach or Team Rep are more than welcome to do a teams check in. Coaches MUST have wristbands for entry after check in is complete so it is whomever does the check in's responsibility to get the bands to the rest of their coaches - NO EXCEPTIONS! Coaches must have bands for entry.
- Coaches bands will be given out for each coach (not chaperone's or team rep) on a roster with a maximum of three.
- Rosters will be provided if they are completed by Wednesday. Otherwise coaches need to bring a copy of their roster.
- This is a JVA tournament so all coaches need to be JVA background Certified in AES.
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- JVA Back ground Check info for Rosters:
- Coaches can register here (https://jvaregistration.sportngin.com/register/form/596266958)- they are NOT required to do the class if they have a USAV Background screen.
- You can also reach out to Erin Lehman (erin.lehman@jvavolleyball.org) and ask for her assistance. We sent her a spreadsheet with our coaches and their USAV numbers and she verified them.
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If one of these 2 steps are done - then you can run a quick import update and you should then be able to add your coaches to the rosters.
- JVA Back ground Check info for Rosters:
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- JVA Coaches Sign In Form (This is required for each team). This confirms that you have on hand or have filled out online the JVA Player Waiver or Release of Liability
Spectator Notes
- Doors Open at
- YOU MUST HAVE YOUR WRISTBAND FOR ENTRY! If you lose it, forget it, housekeeping threw it away, etc., you will have to replace it - NO EXCEPTIONS!
- In Rock Hill there are tables setup before you get to the admissions table that is for an advanced paid parking ticket (see below) - these are not for tournament entry bands.
- Colleges Attending List: The list is not inclusive and changes daily as coaches choose not not use UA or they sign up 1-2 days before.
- College Coach List via University Athlete for Girls can be found HERE
- College Coach List via University Athlete for Boys can be found HERE
- Ball Handling is allowed on the volleyball courts only - Teams may not warm up inside, pepper or hit balls against the wall. They have warm up time on their courts.
- Coolers and Food Tables are NOT allowed at EITHER location- you will be asked to remove them if you are caught with them.
- Outside Food is NOT allowed inside the Concord Location please be respectful of their rules.
- Chairs are NOT allowed (Bleacher pads are allowed) at EITHER Location - seating will be provided and therefore, you will be asked to remove them if you are caught with them.
- Parents - if you video your team - please make sure you are recording from OPPOSITE of the Bench. No Video or fans are allowed behind the bench as per USAV Rules.
- Baller TV livestreams all of our events; Click HERE!
- Our T-shirt Partner JI Tees will be onsite at both locations selling tournament tshirts and sweatshirts - be sure to stop by their booth by the entrance doors and team room.
- There will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues. Spectators are not to yell at or speak to the Officiating team or the Officials on court.
- Violation of these policies or any other general misbehavior's may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.
Playing Site Information: TBA
TSHIRTS: Shirts will be sold onsite by JITees at both locations
HOUSING: Charlotte JVA Challenge Housing options will be posted HERE!
LIVE STREAMING: Baller TV livestreams all of our events; Click HERE!
Refund Policy
- Teams not accepted into the Charlotte JVA Challenge will receive a full refund.
- Once Accepted - 50% refund until April 1st
- After April 1st, no refunds will be given
- If the event is cancelled due to the Coronavirus we will offer full refunds.
AAU Requirements
Each team that participates in an AAU sanctioned tournament is required to have all Staff and Players registered with the AAU. Instructions on how to do so can be found here:
CUVC Facility Info
ONSITE TOURNAMENT INFO:
If you are participating in a tournament at our facility – here is some helpful information – Click on the Tab for the tournament you are attending for Site Specific information for all satelite locations.
Location:
2530 Whitehall Park Dr., STE 450 Charlotte, NC 28273 – Located in the Whitehall Business Park off of 485 and Exit 1. Across from Ayersley Shopping Center, in the TYCO building that is located closest to the freeway.
Click Here for a Visual Map.
No Pets:
NO Pets or animals (including emotional support animals) are allowed indoors unless they are Working Service Animals, Please be prepared to provide your service papers.
No Outside Chairs:
Seating is provided. Players are asked to not sit in the chairs – please leave those to spectators. When we run 5 courts – please be mindful that spectator seating is tight and we ask that you work with those who have players playing in a match. If your player is working a match or is off – please give up your seat for a spectator.
No Coolers:
You are welcome to bring in food but we ask that you keep it OFF the sport court area. PLEASE pickup after yourselves and your players.
Food tables:
Food Tables can be setup outside – NO CROCKPOTS or Electronic Heating devices allowed.
Vendors:
We are excited to have Cast Iron Waffles as our primary vendor. You can check them out HERE: There are also many food options nearby (Subway, Chick-Fil-A, Panera, etc)
Entry Fee:
Wristbands must be worn as no replacements will be allowed for lost wristbands.
Entry Fee varies from event to event. If it is a CUVC hosted event (AAU Grand Prix, Charlotte JVA Challenge), then please check our event link. If it is a non CUVC hosted event – such as an SAVL event – then please check their website for admission prices.
MISC TIDBITS:
- Overflow restrooms will be used as needed. We will close the Men’s restroom periodically for Ladies use only – overflow restrooms are located outside.
- Warehouse temperatures fluxuate so be prepared for both hot and cold temperatures. Our focus is the best playing environment for the players and low humidity. Outside temperatures can also affect the indoor conditions.
- Concessions open at 10am
***T2C Sports Housing***
We are pleased to be working with T2C Sports for tournament housing. None of our tournaments are Stay to Play but we have provided the following housing opportunities to assist you with your travel plans.
Carolina Kickoff Housing (Rocky Mount, NC):
Southern Power Super Regional Housing! (Rock Hill, SC):
AAU Grand Prix Housing (Rock Hill, SC)
Carolina's Challenge Housing (Rock Hill, SC):
Carolina Cup Housing (Rocky Mount, NC):
Greensboro Super Regional Housing (Greensboro, NC)
Charlotte JVA Challenge Housing (Charlotte Area, Concord, NC) - In Process
Carolina Kick Off - Completed
2023 CAROLINA KICKOFF - A USAV Event
This is a USAV region sanctioned two-day event that will kick-off the Carolina Region season. For Carolina Region teams this tournament counts toward the Carolina Region’s requirements in order to compete in the end of year championships or the Regional Qualifier.
Divisions: U13-U18 Girls Only Club Level
Registration Fee: $375
Spectator Entry Fee: $25 weekend pass; $15 Daily pass; kids 5 and under are free
Dates: January 7-8, 2023
Location: Rocky Mount Event Center; 285 NE Main St., Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Registration/Schedules can be found here: Advanced Event Systems
Wave Schedule: Announced 12/20/22
Video Recording: Parents - if you video your team - please make sure you are recording from OPPOSITE of the Bench. No Video or fans are allowed behind the bench as per USAV Rules.
Game Ball: Molten Flistatec
Coaches Check In:
- Check in is at the main desk behind the box office. We will do check in from 6:45am-8am and then from 1:45-3pm. We are not offering check in outside of those times so please check in no later than 8am and 3pm EVEN if you have the 9am and 4pm start time.
- Head coach, Club Director, Assistant coach or Team Rep are more than welcome to do a teams check in. Coaches MUST have wristbands for entry after check in is complete so it is whomever does the check in's responsibility to get the bands to the rest of their coaches
- Coaches bands will be given out for each coach (not chaperone's or team rep) on a roster with a maximum of three.
- Rosters will be provided if they are completed by Thursday. Otherwise coaches need to bring a copy of their roster.
Housing Link is HERE!
HOUSING is NOT a stay to play! We do work with T2C Housing to assist with team housing needs and have blocks at several of the area hotels.
Venue Info: Rocky Mount Event Center; 285 NE Main St., Rocky Mount, NC 27801
FACILITY RULES:
- There will be a NO TOLERANCE policy for misbehavior by players/teams and spectators in the venues. Ball Handling is allowed on the volleyball courts only.
- Coolers and outside food and drink are NOT ALLOWED in the playing facilities. Only water and sports drinks may be brought inside the facilities. They will strongly enforce this - so please be considerate of those at the door reminding us of the rules.
- Violation of these policies or any other general misbehavior's may result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from the facility for the remainder of the day.
Parking and Entry Information:
- Parking is on the backside of the event center in lots A and B as well as the new lot off Albemarle Ave and Rose Street (Tar River Transit Buses will be operating on a route to assist as well) - there will be a parking fee of $5.00 per day. DO NOT park in the church parking lots - They will tow and have done so in the past.
- ENTRANCE INFORMATION - All entry will be done from the Box office on the front of the building - you will have to walk around to the front of the building from the parking lots to the box office.
- Doors will open at 7:00am for the AM wave and 2pm for the PM Wave. All spectators are required to leave after their last match is completed so that we can get the parking lot cleared and the fieldhouse reset for the next wave.
- WRISTBANDS ARE REQUIRED - If you loose your wristband, you will be required to purchase a new one - no exceptions.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS: There will be a athletic trainers available to tape (Athletes must provide their own tape and pre-wrap for pre-existing needs) and assist with minor injuries and serve as a first responder to more serious injuries. Tape and pre-wrap are only provided by the tournament for emergency purposes.
TSHIRTS: Shirts will be sold onsite by JITees
BALLER TV will be Streaming the Carolina Kick off HERE: Baller TV is an independent Vendor, we are not responsible for any streaming issues and ask that you reach out to them directly for any issues.
Refund Policy
- Teams not accepted into the Carolina KickOff will receive a full refund.
- Once Accepted - 50% refund until December 10th
- After December 10th, no refunds will be given
AAU Southern Power - Completed
AAU Southern Power Super Regional
Divisions: U13-U18 Girls Open/Power and Boys Open/Club – ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES MUST BE AAU MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE
AAU Registration can be found HERE:
Entry Fee: $500
Spectator Entry Fee: $25/Weekend, $15/day; Kids 5 and under Free
Dates: January 7-8, 2023
Registration/Schedules: Advanced Event Systems - Schedules are subject to change so please check to make sure you are courtside for your reffing and playing assignments in a timely manner
Location(s): UPDATED 11/7/2022
Rock Hill Sports and Event Center: 15-18 Open, 13 OpenCarolina Courts, Concord: All Boys DivisionsCarolina Union Volleyball Club: 14 Open, 12 Girls
WAVE TIMES: Announced 12/20/22
Facility Info: - Afternoon Waves: Please do NOT arrive more than 1 hour prior to your wave time - we need time to clear courts and lots and its not necessary as you cant start warming up until courts are done from the AM wave.
Rock Hill Event Center: 327 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, SC
CUVC Main: 2530 Whitehall Park Dr., STE 450 Charlotte, NC 28273
Carolina Courts Concord: 24 Spring St SW, Concord, NC 28025
RHEC Parking Instructions are HERE!! Please read this informational sheet as parking MUST be paid for online BEFORE you enter the garage.
- Please do NOT arrive more than 1 hour prior to your wave time - we need time to clear courts and lots.
- Park at Deck A and *new* Deck B. Both facilities are now gateless. $5 per day
- Pay Virtual payments, upon arrival only – Download App, Scan QR Code, Text to Pay (P3406), or Call To Pay (844-236-2011) upon arrival.
- Pay by vehicle plate information, before you leave your vehicle. 24/7 License Plate Enforcement, routine patrols.
- The plate of your vehicle is scanned upon entry and exit to ensure payment compliance. Nonpayment will result in enforcement, including additional fees for noncompliance.
- Payment links:
- www.premiumparking.com/P3406 (Deck A)
- www.premiumparking.com/P3407 (Deck B)
- DO NOT Drop off … drop off will not be allowed at the front door.
- DO NOT Park in the 1939 deck this is a private deck and will only open if needed
- DO NOT Park in the “Springs lot” gates will be locked
CUVC Parking Info: Parking is free but do NOT park in the spaces reserved for Pop's Corner - he absolutely will have you towed and we need to be respectful of his business. Please do NOT come more than 1 hour prior to your matches start time so that we can clear the parking lot and provide parking for the 2nd wave.
Carolina Courts Concord Parking Info: Map can be found HERE!: There is a parking garage very close to the venue as well as onsite parking. Please do NOT come more than 1 hour prior to your matches start time so that we can clear the parking lot and provide parking for the 2nd wave.
Housing:
Southern Power Super Regional Housing Link is Live HERE!
HOUSING is NOT a stay to play! We do work with T2C Housing to assist with team housing needs and have blocks at several of the area hotels.
Video Recording: Parents - if you video your team - please make sure you are recording from OPPOSITE of the Bench. No Video or fans are allowed behind the bench as per USAV/AAU Rules.
Game Ball: Molten Flistatec
Coaches Check In:.
- Head coach, Club Director, Assistant coach or Team Rep are more than welcome to do a teams check in. Coaches MUST have wristbands for entry after check in is complete so it is whomever does the check in's responsibility to get the bands to the rest of their coaches
- Coaches bands will be given out for each coach (not chaperone's or team rep) on a roster with a maximum of three.
- Rosters will be provided if they are completed by Wednesday. Otherwise coaches need to bring a copy of their roster.
- ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES MUST HAVE AN AAU MEMBERSHIP - Please make sure that this information is completed and reflected correctly on your rosters as you WILL be required to write in any missing numbers or your player will be ineligible to play!
TSHIRTS: Shirts will be sold onsite by JITees
BALLER TV will be Streaming the Southern Power Rock Hill Location only HERE: Baller TV is an independent Vendor, we are not responsible for any streaming issues and ask that you reach out to them directly for any issues.
Refund Policy
- Teams not accepted into the Southern Power will receive a full refund.
- Once Accepted - 50% refund until December 10th
- After December 10th, no refunds will be given