March 2-4 and March 8-10, 2024
Orlando, Fla.
Girls National Qualifiers
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Event Information
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2024 Sunshine Classic. USAV is using an electronic system. The QR Code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.
QR Codes will go on-sale Friday, February 16, 2024.
Weekend Two Court Map Layout: Play will only be in the North building. *** Court 83 is not on the court map; however, it is in the North building in the corner. 
Weekend One (11-12s, 16- 17s) Schedule: Home – AES Event Results (advancedeventsystems.com)
Weekend Two (13-15s):
**Coming week of 3/4
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 Orlando!
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:
Weekend One: Entry will be at the NORTH CONCOURSE or WEST CONCOURSE. Please double check which building your team is playing in as we have play in two different locations. Your location may vary from day to day.
Weekend Two: Entry will be located at the NORTH CONCOURSE only.
- 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:
- A forfeiture penalty in which the dollar amount shall be determined by the tournament director.
- 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.
- Refer to the 2023-2024 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 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 Orange County 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 a $20 fee ($40 for oversized vehicles) per vehicle, per entry, to park at the convention center.
Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: There will not be any practice times available at the convention center.
Q: Balls and Carts
A: USA Volleyball will not be providing warm-up balls or carts for rent.
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 Orlando Valkyries of the Pro Volleyball Federation will be hosting home games during the Sunshine Classic on the following dates:
Friday, March 1st @ 7pm vs. Grand Rapids Rise
Sunday, March 3rd @ 3pm vs. Columbus Fury
Saturday, March 9th @ 7pm vs. Omaha Supernovas
Please review their website for more information and to buy tickets: https://provolleyball.com/teams/orlando-valkyries/schedule
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Greater Orlando Sports is proud to offer discounted theme park tickets to select attractions around Orlando. Please use the following links:
Weekend 1 and 2 discounted ticket sales have CLOSED
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Participants may access exclusive discounted afternoon/evening convention attraction tickets as well as special offers at local restaurants and attractions in the convention district just by showing their Sunshine Classic Bag Tag of the above website on your phone. The Show Your Badge Program can be found on the link above, under “Deals.”
Registration will open on October 4 for weekend one of the 2024 Sunshine Classic.
2024 SUNSHINE VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC-11-12S,16-17S – AES
Registration will open on October 11 for weekend two of the 2024 Sunshine Classic.
2024 SUNSHINE VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC-13-15S – AES
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.
Housing will open on October, 4th for weekend one and October 11th for weekend two.
Dates:
March 2-4: 11, 12, 16, 17
March 8-10: 13s-15s
Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2024 Sunshine Classic:
- Open
- National (only for 11s & 12s)
- USA
- Liberty
- American
Overall team count for the 2024 Sunshine Volleyball Classic will be fluid and may change from the initial registration opening count. Due to changing circumstances, some divisions may increase and decrease as our team count fluctuates. Please be aware of this before registering and understand this may be the case up to the event.
Entry Fees:
- $840 per team (12s – 17s)
- $740 per team (11s) *11s will play a 3-day format.
Refund Policy:
Teams not accepted into Sunshine Volleyball Classic: Full Refund
Deadlines:
Registration Deadline: February 2
Refund Deadline: February 2
Roster Deadline: February 2
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.
Weekend 1 –
*16 American – will be split between AM & PM Wave and announced with final schedule
AM Wave: 8 AM Start – 11 National, 12 USA, 12 National, 16 Open, 17 American, 17 Liberty, 17 Open
PM Wave: 3 PM Start – 12 American, 16 Liberty, 16 USA, 17 USA
Weekend 2 –
AM Wave: 8 AM Start – 13 American, 13 Open, 14 American, 14 Liberty, 14 Open, 15 Open
PM Wave: 3 PM Start– 13 Liberty, 13 USA, 14 USA, 15 American, 15 Liberty, 15 USA
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.
**Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability
Orange County Convention Center –
North Concourse
9400 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
West Concourse
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
For weekend one, play will take place in both the West concourse and North concourse. Please double check which building your team is in.
Weekend two play will only be in the North Concourse.
Contact: sunshine@usav.org
Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.
Send your team a personalized message on the digital video boards at OCCC by contacting (407) 276-7424 or email occc@xpodigital.com
Location
Winter Park Volleyball Club
2603 Ace Rd, Orlando, FL 32804
Dates & Times
Weekend 1: March 1, 7-9pm
Weekend 2: March 7, 2-4pm
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.
Number of Bids by Division | ||||
| 11 National | 1 Bid | 15 American | 1 Bid | |
| 12 American | 1 Bid | 15 Liberty | 2 Bid | |
| 12 USA | 2 Bid | 15 USA | 3 Bid | |
| 12 National | 1 Bid | 15 Open | 3 Bid | |
| 13 American | 1 Bid | 16 American | 1 Bid | |
| 13 Liberty | 2 Bid | 16 Liberty | 2 Bid | |
| 13 USA | 3 Bid | 16 USA | 3 Bid | |
| 13 Open | 2 Bid | 16 Open | 3 Bid | |
| 14 American | 1 Bid | 17 American | 1 Bid | |
| 14 Liberty | 2 Bid | 17 Liberty | 2 Bid | |
| 14 USA | 3 Bid | 17 USA | 3 Bid | |
| 14 Open | 3 Bid | 17 Open | 3 Bid | |
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