2026 Salt Lake City Showdown Girls National Qualifier (Weekends 1 and 2)

Q: When should I book travel on the final day of play?

A: The last match on the final day of play is scheduled to start at 3:00pm. However:

• • We recommend that you do not schedule any departing flights prior to 6:00pm.

Q: Where can I find the schedule?
A: The final schedule will be posted at the beginning of the week of play

Q: What are the entry times and location?
A: Entry will be located at the Hyatt & Radisson Entrances of the Salt Palace Convention Center.

• AM Waves – Doors will open at 7AM. Once you have completed your work assignments and matches for the day please leave the facility.
• PM Waves – Door will open at 2:30 p.m., to allow AM waves to leave after their scheduled 1 p.m. game.

Q: What is the tiebreaker procedure?
A: Please see the tiebreaking procedure flow chart (PDF).

Q: What is the last-day forfeit policy?
A: Any forfeits during the last/final day of play will result in the following penalties:

1. A forfeiture penalty in which the dollar amount shall be determined by the tournament director.
2. Team(s) will be required to ref/work the following match
   • Failure to provide a full work team will result in an additional fine in which the dollar amount shall cover officiating fees of the match.
3. Refer to the 2025 Girls Championship Manual for further details.

Q: What is the ticketing policy?
A: Tickets for parents & spectators will go on sale in February. Coaches & Rostered Staff- will receive an email with how to redeem their free QR Code the day before the event starts. Rostered Staff includes anyone listed on the Officials Roster. Players- will not need or receive QR code/wristband/bag tag. They will enter through the Athlete Entrance.

Q: Are the matches livestreamed?
A: Leave the cameras and tripods at home and enjoy the action – live! We have partnered with BallerTV to provide professional live streaming for this event. They have the necessary liability insurance and expertise to set up video equipment to protect athletes and fans. Any other live streaming, including the use of Facebook Live, is strictly prohibited.

Q: What is the concession and seating policy?
A: No outside food, coolers or chairs are allowed in the convention center. The Salt Palace Convention Center will be selling food in the venue and have made an effort to provide a good variety of options.

Q: What is the parking situation?
A: There is parking available around the SPCC at various garages at which rates vary.

Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: Yes. Team practices will be available on Friday, April 24th & Thursday April 30th from 4PM-8PM on a first come, first serve basis for a MAX of 1 hour per team.

Q: Balls and Carts
A: USA Volleyball will not be providing warm-up balls or carts for rent.

Q: Is there luggage storage?
A: Luggage is not permitted in event play areas. On Days 1 and 2 of each weekend, please leave luggage with your hotel, as no luggage storage will be available. On Day 3, a luggage room will be located near the Hyatt Entrance in room 151A. Luggage storage is $5 per bag, payable by credit card only.

Registration for Weekend One of the 2026 Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier will open November 5, 2025, at 12 PM EST

2026 Salt Lake City Showdown W1 (15 O, 15 U, 16-17s) AES Link

Registration for Weekend Two of the 2026 Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier will open November 12, 2025, at 12 PM EST.  2026 Salt Lake City Showdown W2 (11-14s, 15A, 15L) AES Link

Registration Reminders: 

• Housing Access: Housing will be available only to teams in an Ok to Pay status based on their registration time stamp. Teams on the Waitlist or in a Pending status will not have access to hotel accommodations. 

• Registration Status: 
  • Pending: Upon registering your team in AES, your status will initially be “Pending.” No further action is required from you at this stage. USAV will review the time stamp of your registration and place you in one of two categories: OK to Pay or Waitlist (See Below). Please note that this status does not guarantee acceptance, and we advise against booking travel at this time. 
  • Ok to Pay: This status indicates tentative acceptance. To secure your spot, you must submit payment and complete housing through Team Travel Source as soon as possible. Please note that this status does not guarantee acceptance, and we advise against booking travel at this time. 
  • Waitlist: If the division you entered fills up before your registration is complete, your status will be changed to “Waitlist.” You can email [email protected] to check your waitlist position or to inquire about moving to another division. Do not submit payment unless your status is updated to “Ok to Pay.” Please note that this status does not guarantee acceptance, and we advise against booking travel at this time. 
  • Accepted: Once payment is received and your housing is confirmed by Team Travel Source, your status will be updated to “Accepted.” This is the only status that confirms full acceptance into the event, and you may then proceed to book your travel arrangements. 

Dates:

• Weekend 1 – April 25- 27
  • 15 Open, 15 USA, 16s, 17s
• Weekend 2 – May 1-3
  • • 11s, 12s, 15 American, 15 Liberty

Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2026 Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier:

• Open
• National (11s & 12s ONLY)
• USA
• Liberty
• American

Note – ALL divisions will compete in a Three-Day Format

Entry Fees: 

• $850 Per Team (11s – 17s)

Refund Policy:

Teams NOT accepted into Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier: Full Refund

Deadlines:

Registration Deadline: 4/10/2026

Refund Deadline: 3/27/2026

Roster Deadline: 3/27/2026

Note: Divisions will fill quickly and a division fills, those teams still in a pending status will be placed on a waitlist and notified once a spot opens.

Reminder: Due to the fees imposed by credit card merchants, all credit card payments will incur a $25 non-refundable convenience fee. There are no convenience fees for paying by check.

Housing will open Monday, November 10, 2025 for Weekend One.

Housing will open Monday, November 17, 2025 for Weekend Two.

2026 Housing Registration Process

Only teams in an Ok to Pay status will receive a link to book housing. Teams that are in a Pending or Waitlist status on AES will NOT have access to housing. Teams in an Ok to Pay status will receive a link directly from TTS the morning of registration opening.

If you are a parent(s) that needs general modifications or changes to reservations, please email

• [email protected]

If you are a coach or club that needs assistance with a rooming block, please email

• [email protected]

Customer service phone number:

• (502) 354-9103

Salt Palace Convention Center 

100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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