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MARCH 23-24, 2024

DATE:                 March 23, 2024
LOCATION:    Hope Fieldhouse
DIVISIONS:    Girls 11/12s 
 
DATE:                 March 23, 2024
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy
DIVISIONS:    Girls 13/14s 
 
DATE:                 March 24, 2024
LOCATION:    Hope Fieldhouse
DIVISIONS:    Girls 15/16s  
 
DATE:                 March 24, 2024
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy 
DIVISIONS:    Girls 17/18s  
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s (except for 11/12s Division)
ENTRY FEE:    $200  (13s-18s 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 23-24, 2024

NCR REGION ROAD TRIP - REDWOOD FALLS

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 March 23, 2024
LOCATION:    Redwood Area Community Center - Redwood Falls, MN  
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16s • 17/18s  
 
DATE:                 March 24, 2024
LOCATION:    Redwood Area Community Center - Redwood Falls, MN
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12s • 13/14s 
 
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:    $100   
 
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 19, 2024

REGISTRATION

Registration will open January 1, 2024.

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

NORTH DAKOTA - FARGO

Friday, April 19, 2024 

Rustad Recreational Center

 


APRIL 26, 2024

REGISTRATION

Registration will open January 1, 2024.

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.

MINNESOTA 

Friday, April 26, 2024 

Minneapolis Convention Center

 


APRIL 27-28, 2024

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 26th at the MCC in addition to a players volleyball clinic that is open to all.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATES:          April 27-28, 2024
FORMAT:     Day 1 - Pool Play
                            Day 2 - Championship Brackets
LOCATION: Minneapolis Convention Center
OFFICIALS: USAV Certified Officials
ENTRY FEE:  $450
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 3, 2024

REGISTRATION

Registration will open January 1, 2024.

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

SOUTH DAKOTA - SIOUX FALLS

Friday, May 3, 2024 

Avera Human Performance Center


MAY 4-5, 2024

DATE:                 May 4, 2024
LOCATION:    Avera Human Performance Center - Sioux Falls, SD  
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12s • 13/14s  
 
DATE:                 May 5, 2024
LOCATION:    Avera Human Performance Center - Sioux Falls, SD
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:     $100   
 
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.  


MAY 4-5, 2024

REGION ROAD TRIP - BISMARCK

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 May 4, 2024
LOCATION:    Wachter Middle School • Bismarck, ND 
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 13/14s 
 
DATE:                 May 5, 2024
LOCATION:    Wachter Middle School • Bismarck, ND
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:    $100   
 
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.  


2023-2024 COMPLETED EVENTS


DECEMBER 16-17, 2023

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                  December 16-17,  2023 
FORMAT:          Two Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Playoffs
LOCATION:     National Sports Center Sports Expo - Blaine, MN • Legacy Hoops Academy - Woodbury, MN
DIVISIONS:     Boys: 16s • 18s
 
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s
                                Teams perform all other officiating duties
ENTRY FEE:     $395
 
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 16-17, 2023

PLAYDATE INFORMATION

DATE:                 December 16, 2023
LOCATION:    National Sports Center • Blaine, MN   
DIVISIONS:    Girls 11/12s • 13/14s • 15/16s
 
DATE:                 December 17, 2023
LOCATION:    National Sports Center • Blaine, 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:    FREE   
 
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 13-14, 2024

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                January 13, 2024
FORMAT:        Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Playoffs
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy - Woodbury, MN
DIVISIONS:    Boys 14s • Boys 16s
 
DATE:                January 14, 2024
FORMAT:        Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Playoffs
LOCATION:    Legacy Hoops Academy - Woodbury, MN
DIVISIONS:    Boys 18s
 
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s
ENTRY FEE:    $200
 

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 27-28, 2024

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 January 27, 2024
LOCATION:    National Sports Center - Blaine, MN  
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12s  
 
DATE:                 January 27, 2024
LOCATION:    Whitney Recreation Center - St. Cloud, MN
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 13/14s 
 
DATE:                 January 28, 2024
LOCATION:    National Sports Center - Blaine, MN
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16s 
 
DATE:                 January 28, 2024
LOCATION:    Whitney Recreation Center - St. Cloud, MN 
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 17/18s 
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s     
ENTRY FEE:    $200
 
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 3-4, 2024

APPLE VALLEY

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 February 3, 2024
LOCATION:    Apple Valley High School   
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 13/14s • 15/16s
 
DATE:                 February 4, 2024
LOCATION:    Apple Valley High School
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12s • 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:    $100   
 
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.


FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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
Chris Tamas - Head Coach, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Alfee Reft - Head Coach, University of California Los Angeles
                        - Assistant Coach, USA Volleyball Women's National Team
Liz Underwood - Former Head Coach, Auburn University
                                    - Former Head Coach, Texas Advantage Volleyball Club
                                    - Former Head Coach, Lee Scott Academy
                                    - Alabama Coach of the Year, many times
 

$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 Halls C or D (signage will be in hallways)
TIME  
5:00 pm     Doors Open
6:00 pm     Clinic Begins

9:00 pm     Clinic Concludes


FEBRUARY 10-11, 2024

Select the REGION QUALIFIER Division

NCR Regional Qualifier

18s Qualifying Division
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 24-25 season.

Boys Qualifying Division
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 24-25 season.

DATE:                  February 10-11, 2024
FORMAT:          Weekend Format -  Pool Play followed by Playoffs
LOCATION:     Minneapolis Convention Center

DIVISIONS:     Girls Qualifying: 18s 
                                 Boys Qualifying :  16s  • 18s
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s 
ENTRY FEE:     $450                             

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 10-11, 2024

The NIKE Ace of Clubs Volleyball Festival 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 prepare for a Presidents Day Tournament hosted on the following weekend then this is the event to attend. 

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATES:          February 10 -11, 2024
FORMAT:     Day 1 -  11s age division one day event
                            Day 1 - 12s and older Pool Play
                            Day 2 - Championship Brackets
LOCATION: Minneapolis Convention Center
OFFICIALS: USAV Certified Officials
ENTRY FEE:  $450
SWAG:           Tournament swag for all participants
DIVISIONS: Girls: 11 One Day
                             Girls: 12s, 13s, 14,s 15, 16s, 17s, 18s Two Day                              

LEVELS:          National -  best for teams looking for the highest level of competition
                             Regional - best for teams that compete regionally 
                             Club - best for inexperience teams

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 24-25, 2024

WEST FARGO, ND

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 February 25, 2024
FORMAT:         Full Day - Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
LOCATION:     Rustad Recreation Center
DIVISIONS:     Girls 13/14 • Girls 15/16 • Girls 17/18s

OFFICIALS:     Certified J.O.T. Official on-site to assist players and coaches as they officiate 
ENTRY FEE:    $100 (13-18 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
 
TICKETING
All spectator tickets are sold ONLINE ONLY.  No cash sales.  
Spectators:     Admission is based on affiliation with participating team


MARCH 9-10, 2024

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                  March 9-10, 2024
FORMAT:          Day 1 - Pool Play | Day 2 - Championship Brackets
LOCATION:     
 Bloomington, MN  John F Kennedy High School
DIVISIONS:     Girls: 11s-17s
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s
ENTRY FEE:    $450
 
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 9-10, 2024

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 March 9-10, 2024
FORMAT:         Day 1 -  Pool Play | Day 2 - Championship Brackets
LOCATION:    Winona State University
DIVISIONS:     Boys: 14s • 16s  • 18s
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s
ENTRY FEE:    $395
 
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 16-17, 2024

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

DATE:                 March 16, 2024
LOCATION:    Shakopee High School
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 11/12s (FULL)• 13/14s (FULL) | Boys: 15/16s 
 
DATE:                 March 17, 2024
LOCATION:    Shakopee High School 
DIVISIONS:    Girls: 15/16s (FULL) • 17/18s (FULL)| Boys :17/18s (FULL)
 
FORMAT:         Full Day Format -  Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Brackets
OFFICIALS:     USAV Certified R1s     
ENTRY FEE:    $200
 
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.