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Waves
*Matches will begin at 7:30am both Saturday and Sunday
12 Girls: Athens Sports Arena, AM Wave
13 Girls: Athens Sports Arena, PM Wave
14 Girls: Classic Center and Clarke Central High School, AM Wave
15 Girls: Classic Center, AM Wave and Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School, AM and PM Wave
16 Girls: Classic Center and Clarke Central High School, PM Wave
17/18 Girls: Classic Center, PM Wave
Schedule
Schedule will be posted the Tuesday 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 Tuesday. It is best practice to check back the day before the tournament to ensure there have been no changes.
Venue/Directions
Classic Center
300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
Athens Sports Arena
280 Commerce Blvd, Bogart, GA 30622
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
590 Lavender Rd., Athens, GA 30605
Clarke Central High School
350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30605
Coach/Team Check In
Coaches and teams in the morning wave will be able to check in beginning at 7:00 am on Saturday morning at their respective facilities. PM waves will be permitted to check in beginning at noon.
There will not be a coaches meeting. All information regarding competition format can be found here.: Competition Format
Tie-Breaking Protocol
Tie-breaking matches will not be played in this event. In the event of a tie in pool play, the tie will be broken based on head-to-head results (where two teams are tied for one position), set percentage or point percentage in that order. If any teams are still tied after comparing point percentage, a coin flip will break the tie.
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.
Parking
The Classic Center
Parking garage attached to the convention center-$12/day.
Athens Sports Arena
Parking will be available on-site at no cost.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
Parking will be available on-site at no cost.
Clarke Central High School
Parking will be available on-site at no cost.
Trainers
A certified athletic trainer, will be on-site at The Classic Center throughout the duration of the event. Please bring your own tape (or other supplies) if you want them to wrap your ankles.
Chairs
The Classic Center
Outside chairs are prohibited. Seating will be provided in the facility.
Athens Sports Arena
Limited seating is available. Please plan to bring your own chairs.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
Limited seating is available. Please plan to bring your own chairs.
Clarke Central High School
Limited seating is available. Please plan to bring your own chairs.
Volleyballs
Teams must bring their own warm-up volleyballs and ball carts to the event.
Admissions
The Classic Center
Admissions will be located in the pre-function areas of the Classic Center. Admissions will be $15/day for all spectators 10 and over.
Athens Sports Arena
Admissions will be located at the main entrance of the facility. Admissions will be $15/day for all spectators 10 and over.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
Admissions will be located at the main entrance of the facility. Admissions will be $15/day for all spectators 10 and over.
Clarke Central High School
Admissions will be located at the main entrance of the facility. Admissions will be $15/day for all spectators 10 and over.
Hotel Accommodations
If you need assistance finding hotels, please contact Denise or head over to our hotel page.
Artificial Noise
No speakers, radios, air horns, bells or the like will be permitted in the gym.
Food & Beverage
More information coming soon!
Any other questions?
Please contact the appropriate person from the directory below
Tournament Registration & Scheduling: Briana Johnson, briana@southernvolleyball.com, 404-683-9494
Housing Information: Denise Corrigan, denise@southernvolleyball.com, 678-386-9766
On-site Questions or Issues: Phil Teknipp, phil@southernvolleyball.com, 440-413-7911