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OCTOBER 27, 2024

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                  October 27, 2024 
FORMAT:          One Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Playoffs
LOCATION:     Monticello High School - Monticello, MN
DIVISIONS:     Boys: 18s


OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s 

ENTRY FEE:     $225

 

SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition
Spectators:     Admission is based on affiliation with participating team

TICKETING
All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  

November 23, 2024

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                  November 23, 2024 
FORMAT:          Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Playoffs
LOCATION:     Legacy Hoops Academy - Woodbury, MN
DIVISIONS:     Boys:  16s • 18s

 

OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s

                                Teams perform all other officiating duties

ENTRY FEE:     $225

 

SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition
Spectators:     Admission is based on affiliation with participating team

TICKETING
All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  


DECEMBER 21-22, 2024

PLAYDATE INFORMATION

DATE:                 December 21, 2024
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy • Woodbury, MN   
DIVISIONS:    Girls 11/12s • 13/14s • 15/16s
 
DATE:                 December 22, 2024
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy • Woodbury, MN
DIVISIONS:    Girls 13/14s • 15/16s • 17/18s
 
FORMAT:         3 Team Pool Format -  Each team will play two matches and officiate one match - all back-to-back
OFFICIALS:     Certified J.O.T. Official on-site to assist players and coaches as they officiate 
ENTRY FEE:    $50   
 
SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.


JANUARY 4-5, 2025

NCR REGION ROAD TRIP

APPLE VALLEY

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 January 4, 2025
LOCATION:    Apple Valley High School   
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12s • 13/14s
 
DATE:                 January 5, 2025
LOCATION:    Apple Valley High School
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16s • 17/18s
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     Certified J.O.T. Official on-site to assist players and coaches as they officiate 
ENTRY FEE:    $125   
 
SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.


JANUARY 11-12, 2025

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                January 11, 2025
FORMAT:        Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Playoffs
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy - Woodbury, MN
DIVISIONS:    Boys 14s • Boys 16s
 
DATE:                January 12, 2025
FORMAT:        Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Playoffs
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy - Woodbury, MN
DIVISIONS:    Boys 18s
 
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s
ENTRY FEE:    $225
 

SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition

TICKETING

All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  


JANUARY 18-19, 2025

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 January 18, 2025
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy - Woodbury, MN  
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12s  • 13/14s
 
DATE:                 January 19, 2025
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy - Woodbury, MN
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16s • 17/18s 
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s     
ENTRY FEE:    $225
 
SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition

TICKETING

All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  


FEBRUARY 8-9, 2025

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 February 8-9, 2025
FORMAT:         Day 1 -  Pool Play | Day 2 - Championship Brackets
LOCATION:    Winona State University
DIVISIONS:     Boys: 14s • 16s  • 18s
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s
ENTRY FEE:    $350
 
SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition
Spectators:     Admission is based on affiliation with participating team

TICKETING

All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  


FEBRUARY 21, 2025

COACHING CLINIC

Plan to learn. Plan to think. Plan to be entertained. North Country Region Volleyball Coaching Clinic is open to all sports and sport affiliation.  As part of the Ace of Clubs Volleyball Festival, North Country Region will host an Coaching Clinic at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Friday evening.  
 
CLINICIANS
Jesse Tupac - Head Coach, University of North Dakota
                        - Former Assistant Coach of the USA Women's National Team & Australian Women's National Team
Kristen Tupac - Assistant Coach, University of North Dakota
                        - Former member of the USA Women's National Team

Jenny Johnson, PHD - Director, Education Services USA Volleyball
                                                - Former Club Director at SC2 Volleyball Club

                                                - Former Professor at American Military University
                                                - Former Beach Club Coordinator

 

$99.00          Non USA Volleyball Registrant
$35.00          USA Volleyball Member not on Ace of Club Roster
$0.00            USA Volleyball Member on an Ace of Club Roster

 

  • ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO ATTENDING EVENT
  • NO Junior Age Players may be attendance per NCAA Division I rules

 

USA Members must provide USA Volleyball membership number.

How to find your USA Volleyball membership number.

 

LOCATION: Minneapolis Convention Center (signage will be in hallways)
TIME  
5:00 pm     Doors Open
6:00 pm     Clinic Begins

9:00 pm     Clinic Concludes


FEBRUARY 22-23, 2025

The NIKE Ace of Clubs Region Qualifier replaces NCR Presidents Day Tournament/SmackFest Tournament. Minneapolis Convention Center provides the ease of ONE LOCATION and provides the atmosphere of a FESTIVAL without giving up a 3 day weekend.  If your team is wanting to experience a Convention Center event, do team bonding, and/or qualify for a bid to USAV Nationals, then this is the event to attend. 

NIKE ACE OF CLUBS REGION QUALIFIER DIVISIONS

Girls 11s -18s Qualifying Divisions
Teams registering for Qualifying divisions must be a part of North Country Region.  Teams who earn a bid at NCRs Region Qualifier are required to accept the bid earned at the Region Qualifier. Not accepting the bid disqualifies all rostered personnel and club director from participating in NCR  sanctioned events for the 25-26 season.


Boys Qualifying Divisions
Teams registering for Qualifying divisions must be a part of North Country Region.  Teams who earn a bid at NCRs Region Qualifier are required to accept the bid earned at the Region Qualifier. Not accepting the bid disqualifies all rostered personnel and club director from participating in NCR  sanctioned events for the 25-26 season.


Ace of Clubs Divisions
Teams who are participating in the Ace division at the NCR Ace of Clubs Region Qualifier are not competing for a bid to the USAV Girls or Boys Junior National Championships. 

REGION QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                  February 22-23, 2025
FORMAT:          Weekend Format -  Pool Play followed by Playoffs
LOCATION:     Minneapolis Convention Center

DIVISIONS:     Girls Qualifying: 11s-18s 
                                 Boys Qualifying :  16s  • 18s
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s 
ENTRY FEE:     $475                        

ACE OF CLUBS NON-QUALIFYING DIVISIONS TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATES:          February 22-23, 2025
FORMAT:     Day 1 -  Pool Play
                            Day 2 - Championship Brackets
LOCATION: Minneapolis Convention Center
OFFICIALS: USAV Certified R1s 
ENTRY FEE:  $475
SWAG:           Tournament swag for all participants
DIVISIONS: Girls: 14s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s • Boys 14s
                                  All ACE divisions are Non-Qualifying Divisions                            

SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition
Spectators:     Admission is based on affiliation with participating team

TICKETING

All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  


MARCH 1-2, 2025

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 March 1, 2025
FORMAT:         Full Day - Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
LOCATION:     Fargo Parks Sports Center
DIVISIONS:     Girls 11/12 • 13/14 

DATE:                 March 2, 2025
FORMAT:         Full Day - Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
LOCATION:     Fargo Parks Sports Center
DIVISIONS:     Girls 15/16 • 17/18 

OFFICIALS:     Certified J.O.T. Official on-site to assist players and coaches as they officiate 
ENTRY FEE:    $195 

SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition
 
TICKETING
All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  
Spectators:     Admission is based on affiliation with participating team


MARCH 8-9, 2025

DATE:                 March 8, 2025
LOCATION:    Apple Valley High School
DIVISIONS:    Girls 11/12 • 13/14
 
DATE:                 March 9, 2025
LOCATION:    Apple Valley High School
DIVISIONS:    Girls 15/16 • 17/18
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s 
ENTRY FEE:    $225 
 
SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition
Spectators:     Admission is based on affiliation with participating team

TICKETING

All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  


MARCH 15-16, 2025

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 March 15, 2025
LOCATION:    Shakopee High School
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12s • 13/14s 
 
DATE:                 March 16, 2025
LOCATION:    Shakopee High School 
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16s • 17/18s 
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s     
ENTRY FEE:    $225
 
SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition
Spectators:     Admission is based on affiliation with participating team

TICKETING

All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  


MARCH 29-30, 2025

NCR REGION ROAD TRIP

   REDWOOD FALLS

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 March 29, 2025
LOCATION:    Redwood Area Community Center - Redwood Falls, MN  
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12 • 13/14  
 
DATE:                 March 30, 2025
LOCATION:    Redwood Area Community Center - Redwood Falls, MN
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16 • 17/18 
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     Certified J.O.T. Official on-site to assist players and coaches as they officiate 
ENTRY FEE:    $125   
 
SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition

TICKETING

All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  

APRIL 5-6, 2025

MINNESOTA

LOCATION:    ST. CLOUD TECH HIGH SCHOOL • St. Cloud, MN
DATE
:                 April 5, 2025

DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12 • 13/14  
 
DATE:                 April 6, 2025
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16 • 17/18
 
LOCATION:   WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL • Blaine, MN
DATE: 
               April 5, 2025
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 13/14
 
DATE:                 April 6, 2025
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s  
ENTRY FEE:    $225   
 
SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition

TICKETING

All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  


APRIL 11, 2025

REGISTRATION

Registration will open January 1, 2025.

The NCR High Performance program gives athletes the opportunity to tryout for an NCR All-Star Team.  Along with making lifelong memories, NCR All-Star teams will travel together to represent the Region at the USAV All-Star Championships.

HIGH PERFORMANCE TRYOUT INFORMATION

SOUTH DAKOTA

Friday, April 11, 2025 

Avera Human Performance Center • Sioux Falls, SD

 

 


APRIL 12-13, 2025

SOUTH DAKOTA

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 April 12, 2025
LOCATION:    Avera Human Performance Center - Sioux Falls, SD  
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12 • 13/14  
 
DATE:                 April 13, 2025
LOCATION:    Avera Human Performance Center - Sioux Falls, SD
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16 • 17/18 
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     Certified J.O.T. Official on-site to assist players and coaches as they officiate 
ENTRY FEE:    $175   
 
SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:           Required by each team prior to competition

TICKETING

All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  


APRIL 25, 2025

REGISTRATION

Registration will open January 1, 2025.

The NCR High Performance program gives athletes the opportunity to tryout for an NCR All-Star Team.  Along with making lifelong memories, NCR All-Star teams will travel together to represent the Region at the USAV All-Star Championships.

HIGH PERFORMANCE TRYOUT INFORMATION

MINNESOTA 

Friday, April 25, 2025

Minneapolis Convention Center • Minneapolis, MN

 


APRIL 26-27, 2025

The NIKE Season Finale replaces the Twin Cities River Rumble The convenience of the  Minneapolis Convention Center provides participants and families with one location and all the amenities expected of a two day volleyball tournament.  The Finale checks all the boxes for a season ending event or a big  spring time event prior to Nationals. NCR will also be hosting a High Performance Tryout on April 24th at the MCC in addition to a players volleyball clinic that is open to all.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATES:          April 26-27, 2025
FORMAT:     Day 1 - Pool Play
                            Day 2 - Championship Brackets
LOCATION: Minneapolis Convention Center
OFFICIALS: USAV Certified Officials
ENTRY FEE:  $475
                              LIMITED TIME PROMOTIONS
                              • Early Bird Entry Fee: $400 for teams registered and paid by January 1, 2025
                              • Register 2 teams & get a FREE registration entry for a 3rd team.  Registration fee for
                              the third team will be refunded promptly following attendance at the event.
SWAG:           Tournament swag for all participants
DIVISIONS:  Boys  12s-18s
                              Girls: 11/12s - 18s
LEVELS:          National -  best for teams looking for the highest level of competition
                             Regional - best for teams that compete regionally only
                             Club - best for teams that compete locally

SAFETY
This is a private event and organized under the rules and policies of USA Volleyball. Adults working with minor age athletes will meet safety requirements of USA Volleyball.
Rosters:            required by each team prior to competition
Spectators:     admission is based on affiliation with participating team

TICKETING
All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  

 


MAY 9, 2025

REGISTRATION

Registration will open January 1, 2025.

The NCR High Performance program gives athletes the opportunity to tryout for an NCR All-Star Team.  Along with making lifelong memories, NCR All-Star teams will travel together to represent the Region at the USAV All-Star Championships.

HIGH PERFORMANCE TRYOUT INFORMATION

NORTH DAKOTA

Friday, May 9, 2025

Rustad Recreation Center • West Fargo, ND