Jan. 24-26, 2025
Salt Lake City, Utah
Girls 18s National Qualifiers
Event Information
Q: When should I book travel on the final day of play?
A: The last match on the final day of play may potentially be 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 here the beginning of the week of play.
Q: What are the entry times and location?
A: Entry will be located at the Radisson Entrance 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 – Door will remain open from the AM wave but we recommend arriving 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 2025 Girls Championship Manual for further details.
Q: What is the spectator registration policy?
A: Admission for parents & spectators will go on sale in January. 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 are various parking lots/structures connected to and nearby the convention center at varying rates.
Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: Thursday January 23rd teams are able to practice between 4-8PM local time.
- Courts will be available on a first come first serve basis for a total of ONE HOUR.
Q: Balls and Carts
A: Ball checkout will be available for the duration of the tournament to be checked out each day.
- 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!
Q: Is there luggage storage?
A: We will offer a luggage room during the final day of play for players and spectators to leave their luggage for 5 dollars per bag. It will be room 155F.
Dates:
- January 24-26
- All Divisions
Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2025 Salt Lake City Showdown 18s Qualifier:
- Open
- USA
- Liberty
- American
- Club (This is NOT a qualifying division)
Entry Fees:
- $850 Per Team
- $700 Per Team (18 Club Division)
Refund Policy:
Teams NOT accepted into Salt Lake City Showdown 18s Qualifier: Full Refund
Deadlines:
Registration Deadline: 1/1/2025
Refund Deadline: 1/1/2025
Roster Deadline: 1/1/2025
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.
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.
The number of bids to the GJNC for any of the Divisions is dependent on the number of teams in that division.
18 Open – 3
18 USA – 3
18 Liberty – 2
18 American – 1
Registration is now CLOSED.
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.
AM / Morning Wave:
- 18 Open
- 18 USA
- 18 Club
Doors will open for AM Wave @ 7AM (Matches will begin @ 8AM)
PM / Afternoon Wave:
- 18 American
- 18 Liberty
Teams may begin to arrive for PM Wave @ 2PM (Matches will begin @ 3PM)
**Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability
Housing is now closed.
Click here to book housing through Team Travel Source
Need Help with Housing?
If you are a parent(s) that needs general modifications or changes to reservations, please email
If you are a coach or club that needs assistance with a rooming block, please email
Customer service phone number:
- (502) 354-9103
- Call or Text
Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2025 Salt Lake City Showdown 18s Qualifier. USAV is using an electronic system. The QR Code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.
Spectator QR Codes can only be purchased online starting Friday, January 10th, 2025.
Single Day Pass: $19
Weekend Pass: $47*
*Early bird pricing. Spectator QR Code purchased on the day of play will increase to $57.
100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101