April 8-10 and April 14-16, 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah
Girls National Qualifiers
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Event Information
All spectators are required to purchase tickets for entry into the 2023 Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier.
USAV is using an electronic ticketing system and the electronic ticket (QR code) and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.
Weekend 1 (April 8-10)
- AM / Morning
- 12 NAT – USA
- 16 Liberty
- 16 Open
- 16 USA
- 17 Open
- 17 USA
- PM / Afternoon
- 11 National
- 12 American
- 16 American
- 17 American
- 17 Liberty
Weekend 2 (April 14-16)
- AM / Morning
- 13 Open
- 13 USA
- 14 Open
- 14 American
- 15 Liberty
- 15 Open
- 15 USA
- PM / Afternoon
- 13 American
- 13 Liberty
- 14 Liberty
- 14 USA
- 15 American
Start times for 2nd and 3rd day of play will depend on the team’s finish from the day before.
Last Day of Play – We recommend that you do not schedule any departing flights prior to 6:00PM.
Q: Where can I find the schedule?
A: It will be posted at the beginning of the week of play
Q: What are the entry times and location?
A: Entry will be located on the inside of the HYATT Entrance and inside of the WEST Entrance.
- 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 2:30PM to allow AM waves to leave after their scheduled 1PM 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: A penalty of up to $100 will be issued for any last-day forfeits.
Q: What is the ticketing policy?
A: Tickets for parents & spectators are on sale now. 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 Athlete Entrances.
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.
Enjoy one free game download at BallerTV with promo code YourFreeGame. Thank you for your cooperation!
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 in The Salt Palace Convention Center parking structures are varying rates dependent on duration of stay.
Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: Yes, There will be practice opportunities for teams on a first come first serve basis on April 7th & April 13th from 3PM-8PM.
Q: Balls and Carts
A: Yes, Coaches/Rostered staff will be able to checkout volleyballs and carts at the equipment tent located next to championship desk 1.
Q: Is there luggage storage?
A: There will not be an area designated for luggage storage at the convention center. Please arrange with your hotel.
The number of bids to the GJNC for any of the Divisions is dependent on the number of teams in that division. The table below shows the bid allocations for each of the age divisions based on the number of teams entered in that division.
Weekend 1 (April 8-10)
- 11 National – 1 Bid
- 12 National – 1 Bid
- 12 USA – 1 Bid
- 12 American – 1 Bid
- 16 Open – 3 Bids
- 16 USA – 3 Bids
- 16 Liberty – 2 Bids
- 16 American – 1 Bid
- 17 Open – 3 Bids
- 17 USA – 3 Bids
- 17 Liberty – 2 Bids
- 17 American – 1 Bid
Weekend 2 (April 14-16)
- 13 Open – 2 Bids
- 13 USA – 2 Bids
- 13 Liberty – 2 Bids
- 13 American – 1 Bid
- 14 Open – 2 Bids
- 14 USA – 3 Bids
- 14 Liberty – 2 Bids
- 14 American – 1 Bid
- 15 Open – 3 Bids
- 15 USA – 3 Bids
- 15 Liberty – 2 Bids
- 15 American – 1 Bid
Prep Dig has partnered with USA Volleyball to provide the most comprehensive showcase prior to the Salt Lake City Showdown. Over the past 5 years, Prep Dig showcases have hosted over 3,500 prospects in front of hundreds of college coaches from across the country. In addition to watching the showcase in-person or via BallerTV, coverage of this event will be made available to our over 100 college coach subscribers on PrepDig.com.
If you are a current prospect seeking college exposure, media coverage, an increase or entry into our prospect rankings, and/or an opportunity to compete against other top talent, then the Salt Lake City Showdown Showcase is a can’t miss event for you. The event will feature elite competition, positional breakdowns, and a chance for our Prep Dig Scouts and College Coaches to evaluate you.
Ball & Cart Checkout
Ball checkout will be available for the duration of the tournament each weekend starting April 7th-10th & April 13th-16th at the Equipment Tent located next to the Championship Desk #1 in Hall 3.
- Teams who intend to checkout volleyballs & carts must present a photo ID at the equipment tent.
PLEASE NOTE!! – Although we will have volleyball/ball cart rentals available on a first come first serve basis, we CANNOT guarantee that there will be enough for all teams. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!
Team Practices
Teams will be allowed practice times the day before the tournament begins each weekend.
- Courts will be available on a first come first serve basis for a total of ONE HOUR.
Weekend 1 Practice Times (April 7th)
- 3PM – 8PM
Weekend 2 Practice Times (April 13th)
- 3PM – 8PM
Dates:
- Weekend 1: April 8-10, 2023 – 11-12s; 16-17s
- Weekend 2: April 14-16, 2023 – 14-16s; 13-15s
Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2023 Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier:
- Open
- USA
- Liberty
- American
Entry Fee:
- $840 per team
Registration Deadline:
- Weekend 1: 3/8/2023
- Weekend 2: 3/14/2023
Refund Policy:
- Teams NOT accepted into SLC Showdown Girls Qualifier will receive a Full Refund.
Full Refund Deadline:
- Weekend 1: 3/15/2023
- Weekend 2: 3/21/2023
Roster Deadline:
- Weekend 1: 3/22/2023
- Weekend 2: 3/28/2023
Note: Divisions will fill quickly. Once 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.
If a team is denied entry into the tournament, because the field is filled, the team may elect to cancel its application and receive a full refund of its entry fee, OR the team may elect to go on a waiting list.
A team on a waiting list may drop out and obtain a full refund of its entry fee as long as we have not yet accepted the team into the tournament from the waiting list. To qualify for this, a team on a waiting list must have notified us in writing of their desire to drop before they receive notification of being accepted from the waiting list.
Registration will open on the following dates:
Weekend 1- (11s-12s; 16s-17s) – October 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Weekend 2- (13s-15s) – October 13, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
PLEASE NOTE: Teams will no longer need to create a roster in order to be accepted in the tournament. All rosters must be submitted by March 22nd (Weekend 1) & March 28th (Weekend 2) . (Edits can still be made to the roster all the way up until Online Check-In.) Acceptance will first be given to teams who have completed all requirements. A team’s registration time stamp will be used once a division fills up and moves to a waitlist status.
ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Register for the event in AES
- Pay registration fee, either by check or credit card
- Complete housing through Team Travel Source (See Tab Below For Housing Links)
All registration requirements need to be completed in order to be fully accepted into the event.
Housing Registration will open on the following dates.
Weekend 1 – October 7, 2022 @ 12PM ET
Weekend 2 – October 14, 2022 @ 12PM ET
Contact Team Travel Source for more infomration or questions:
- Phone – (502) 354-9103
- Email – [email protected]
Contact – [email protected] or [email protected]
Submit your Anthem Request HERE or scan the QR Code below!
Don’t forget to email your video or audio samples to [email protected]!
University Athlete Links:
Weekend One- Attending – University Athlete
Weekend Two- Attending – University Athlete
Stop by our booth before your matches to sign up for Official USA Volleyball Action Photos for you and your team. We only photograph by request and sign up is free, but spots fill up quickly. About an hour after your match you can view your photos on the iPads at our booth, create your album of favorites, and then place your order. You will get 5×7 and 8×10 prints, photo plaques, and digital photos at the tournament – posters will be mailed afterward. Don’t miss this unique and fun opportunity. See you at the photo booth!
Livestream
Four courts will be streamed here live.
Court 26:
Court 27:
Court 29:
Court 30: