April 6-8 and April 12-14, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah
Girls National Qualifiers
Event Information
Weekend 1 (April 6-8)
- AM / Morning
- 13 Open
- 13 USA
- 13 Liberty
- 14 Open
- 14 USA
- 14 American
- 15 Open
- 15 USA
- PM / Afternoon
- 13 American
- 14 Liberty
- 15 Liberty
- 15 American
Weekend 2 (April 12-14)
- AM / Morning
- 11 National
- 12 NAT – USA
- 16 Open
- 16 USA
- 16 Liberty
- 17 Open
- 17 USA
- PM / Afternoon
- 12 American
- 16 American
- 17 Liberty
- 17 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 strongly recommend that you DO NOT schedule any departing flights earlier than 6:00PM!
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into The 2024 Salt Lake City Showdown Girls National Qualifier. USAV is using an electronic system. An electronic QR code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.
Weekend 1 & 2 Spectator QR Codes can only be purchased online starting Friday, March 22, 2024.
Single Day Pass: $15
Weekend Pass: $35*
*Early bird pricing. Spectator QR Code purchased on the day of play will increase to $45.
WEEKEND 1 SPECTATOR REGISTRATION LINK
WEEKEND 2 SPECTATOR REGISTRATION LINK
Parents can now sign up for official USA Volleyball action photos before the tournament.
We only photograph players by request. 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. You can still sign up at the tournament, but it’s easier and faster if you sign up before the tournament. Don’t miss this unique and fun opportunity.
Sign up now for action photos. On that page, click HELP to learn more about how action photos work.
See you in Salt Lake City!
Registration is now CLOSED for Salt Lake City Showdown Weekend 1.
Registration is now CLOSED for Salt Lake City Showdown Weekend 2.
ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Register for the event in AES
- Pay registration fee, either by check or credit card
- Complete housing through Team Travel Source
All registration requirements need to be completed in order to be fully accepted into the event.
Dates:
- Weekend 1 (13s-15s) – April 6-8, 2024
- Weekend 2 (11s, 12s, 16s-17s) – April 12-14, 2024
Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2024 Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier:
- Open
- National (11s & 12s ONLY)
- USA
- Liberty
- American
Entry Fees:
- $840 per team (12s – 17s)
- $740 per team (11s) *Note that 11s will have a TWO Day format Sat/Sun
Refund Policy:
Teams NOT accepted into Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier: Full Refund
Deadlines:
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2024
Refund Deadline: March 1, 2024
Roster Deadline: March 8, 2024
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 waitlist. To qualify for this, a team on the waitlist must have notified us in writing of their desire to drop before they receive notification of being accepted from the waitlist.
Housing is now CLOSED for Weekend 1
Housing is now CLOSED for Weekend 2
The 2024 Prep Dig Showcase will take place on the following days:
Weekend 1
- April 5
- 5 PM Check-In
- Showcase 6PM-8PM
Weekend 1 Showcase Registration
Weekend 2
- April 11
- 5PM Check-In
- Showcase 6PM-8PM
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 and RADISSON entrances on both sides of the 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 – Doors will remain open all day but plan on arriving by 2PM 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 the tournament’s decision will be issued for any last-day forfeits.
Q: What is the ticketing policy?
A: Tickets for parents & spectators will be on sale roughly 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the tournament. 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.
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. Teams will have the opportunity to practice the evening prior to each session (April 5th & April 11th) from 5PM-8PM local time.
Q: will Balls and Carts be available for rental?
A: NO. There will NOT be warm up balls or carts available for rental. All teams must plan to bring their own warm up volleyballs and carts.
Q: Is there luggage storage?
A: NO. 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 6-8)
- 13 Open – 2
- 13 USA – 2
- 13 Liberty – 2
- 13 American – 1
- 14 Open – 2
- 14 USA – 3
- 14 Liberty – 2
- 14 American – 1
- 15 Open – 3
- 15 USA – 3
- 15 Liberty – 2
- 15 American – 1
Weekend 2 (April 12-14)
- 11 National – 1
- 12 National – 1 (1st Place 12 NAT – USA)
- 12 USA – 1 (2nd Place 12 NAT – USA)
- 12 American – 1
- 16 Open – 3
- 16 USA – 3
- 16 Liberty – 2
- 16 American – 1
- 17 Open – 3
- 17 USA – 3
- 17 Liberty – 2
- 17 American – 1
Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for USA Volleyball
Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM3KW
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
RefsGiving
During both weekends of the Salt Lake City Showdown, USA Volleyball is working with RefsGiving to support the city’s local population.
Khiah Lynch, the founder of Refs Giving, is a USA Volleyball official who will be working at the Salt Lake City Showdown. RefsGiving, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with tournament organizers in event cities with a mission to eliminate waste at sporting events by gathering gently used clothing, canned goods and toiletries. RefsGiving transports those items to local shelters and individuals. Crates will be set up at Showdown near championship desk for your donations.
“We are proud to collaborate with USA Volleyball to deliver goods to the unhoused and food insecure in Salt Lake City,” Lynch said. “We could use any donations you can give throughout both weekends.”
All our welcome to donate.
“My mother used to say, ‘when you go someplace, try to leave it better than it was when you got there,’” Lynch said. “I believe we can leave SLC and each tournament city we ‘borrow’ for a few days just a little better than it was before we got there by giving to those who need us the most. Together we can make a big difference to help others by donating this weekend. Thank you.”
How can you help?
Donate! Care! Follow us and give like a ref!
Website: refsgiving.org
Instagram – @reflynch
Facebook – RefsGiving,Inc
Livestream
Four courts will be streamed here live.
Court 46:
Court 47:
Court 48:
Court 49: