April 5-7 and April 11-13, 2025
Salt Lake City, Utah
Girls National Qualifiers
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Event Information
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 sometime during 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 – Doors will remain open from the AM waves but please plan on a 2PM arrival to allow AM waves to leave after their scheduled 1PM matches.
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: registration for parents & spectators are on sale now for both weekends.
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 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 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 4th & Thursday April 10th 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.
The number of bids to the GJNC for any of the Divisions is dependent on the number of teams in that division.
- 11 National – 1
- 12 National – 1
- 12 USA – 2
- 12 American – 1
- 13 USA – 2
- 13 Liberty – 2
- 13 American – 1
- 14 Open – 1
- 14 USA – 3
- 14 Liberty – 2
- 14 American – 1
- 15 Open – 3
- 15 USA – 3
- 15 Liberty – 2
- 15 American – 1
- 16 Open – 3
- 16 USA – 3
- 16 Liberty – 2
- 16 American – 1
- 17 Open – 2
- 17 USA – 3
- 17 Liberty – 2
- 17 American – 1
Dates:
- Weekend 1 – April 5-7
- 11s, 12s, 16-17s
- Weekend 2 – April 11-13
- 13-15s
Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2025 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: 2/28/2025
Refund Deadline: 2/28/2025
Roster Deadline: 2/28/2025
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.
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2025 Salt Lake City Showdown National 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 Registration QR Codes ON SALE NOW!
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 so signup as soon as possible using this link.
Sign up early for action photos
On that page, click HELP to learn more about how action photos work.
About an hour before your first match on the first day, you need to come to our photo booth in the court area near the entrance to finalize your action request with court and time.
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 prints, 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.
See you in Salt Lake City!
Location
100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Dates & Times
Weekend 1 – Friday, April 4th 6PM-8PM
Weekend 2: Thursday, April 10th 6PM-8PM
Weekend 1
AM / Morning Wave:
- 11 National
- 12 National
- 16 Open
- 17 American
- 17 Liberty
- 17 Open
- 17 USA
PM / Afternoon Wave:
- 12 American
- 12 USA
- 16 American
- 16 Liberty
- 16 USA
Weekend 2
AM / Morning Wave:
- 13 Liberty
- 13 USA
- 14 Open
- 14 USA
- 15 American
- 15 Open
- 15 USA
PM / Afternoon Wave:
- 13 American
- 14 American
- 14 Liberty
- 15 Liberty
Doors will open for AM Wave @ 7AM (Matches will begin @ 8AM)
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
Last Day of Play: We STRONGLY recommend that you do not schedule any departing flights prior to 6:00PM!
Registration for Weekend One of the 2025 Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier is Now CLOSED.
2025 Salt Lake City Showdown W1 (10-12s; 16-17s) AES Link
Registration for Weekend Two of the 2025 Salt Lake City Showdown Qualifier is Now CLOSED.
2025 Salt Lake City Showdown W2 (13-15s) AES Link
Key Changes to the Registration Process for 2025:
- 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 slc@usav.org 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.
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 just inside the Hyatt & Radisson entrances of the Salt Palace Convention Center’s exhibit hall areas.
“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.”
“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
All are welcome to donate
Housing for Weekend One is Now CLOSED.
Housing for Weekend Two is Now CLOSED.
IMPORTANT – Only teams in 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.
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
NCSA College Recruiting, Official Recruiting Services Partner of USA Volleyball, will be onsite April 11-13! Be sure to stop by their booth to get your height, standing reach and vertical jumps measured. Want to start your NCSA Volleyball Recruiting Profile? START HERE.“
Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.
Livestream for weekend 2 begins April 11th at 8 a.m.
Court 20
Court 21
Court 28
Court 29