It’s the most exciting time of the year for volleyball fans as the spring club season launches into action with the opening serve of the Carolina Kickoff. Club volleyball helps young players develop life skills and builds character alongside relationships. Rocky Mount Event Center has compiled a girls volleyball 2023 tournament schedule in North Carolina for the three competitive club associations (AAU, JVA, USAV.
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North Carolina Girls Competitive Volleyball Tournament Schedule Spring 2023 (AAU, JVA, USAV)
- Carolina Kickoff, January 7-8 in Rocky Mount, NC (13U-18U USAV)
- Southern Power Super Regional, January 7-8 in Rock Hill, SC (13U-18U AAU)
- Quest for Excellence New Year’s Tournament, January 7-8 in Advance, NC (13U-18U USAV)
- Rocky Mount Super Regional, January 14-15 in Rocky Mount, NC (12U-18U AAU)
- City of Oaks Challenge, January 14-16 in Raleigh, NC (12U-18U USAV)
- Clash in Carolina, January 28-29 in Rocky Mount, NC (11U-18U, AAU, USAV, JVA)
- Queen City Classic, February 4-5 in Charlotte, NC (12U-18U USAV)
- Greensboro Grand Prix, February 4-5 in Greensboro, NC (13U-18U AAU)
- Carolina Challenge, February 11-12 in Rock Hill, SC (13U-18U JVA)
- Great Smoky Mountain Grand Prix, February 11-12 in Cherokee, NC (12U-18U AAU)
- Rise Up Grand Prix, February 11-12 in Bermuda Run, NC (12U-18U AAU)
- Washington’s Birthday Bash, February 18-19 in Rocky Mount, NC (11U-18U AAU, USAV, JVA)
- Carolina Volleyball Classic, February 25-26 in Rocky Mount, NC (12U-18U USAV)
- Rise & Grind Grand Prix, February 25-26 in Bermuda Run, NC (13U-18U AAU)
- MAPL Raleigh, March 4-5 & 11-12 in Raleigh, NC (13U-16U)
- Locomotive Challenge, March 11-12 in Rocky Mount, NC (12U-18U USAV)
- Greensboro Super Regional, March 11-12 in Greensboro, NC (12U-18U AAU)
- Carolina Cup, March 18-19 in Rocky Mount, NC (13U-18U USAV)
- Rocky Mount Spring Fling Grand Prix, April 1-2 in Rocky Mount, NC (12U-18U AAU)
- Rocky Mount Grand Prix, April 22-23 in Rocky Mount, NC (12U-18U AAU)
- Charlotte JVA Challenge, April 29-30 in Charlotte, NC (13U-18U JVA)
All event dates and details are subject to change.
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AAU Indoor Volleyball Age & Membership Requirements
All players and staff from teams playing in an AAU-sanctioned tournament must be registered with AAU. Age requirements state that a player must not turn older than the listed age before July 1, 2023. For example, if a player is 15 years old but turns 16 before July, they will play 16U.
Volleyball Tournament Formats
This spring, most competitive tournaments will feature a 2-day format: Saturdays for pool (or group) play and Sundays for bracket play. In pool play, smaller groups of 3-4 teams compete in a round-robin to set the seedings for elimination bracket play on Sunday.
Double Elimination Modern Crossover is another popular format and is the one used by the AVP. This format is similar to a classic double-elimination tournament: two losses and you’re out until the semifinals. The “crossover” happens as the 2 remaining teams from the winner’s bracket cross over to face the remaining teams from the consolation side, and the semifinals conclude with win-or-go-home drama.
Volleyball Tournament Parent/Spectator Code
Nearly all tournaments operate under the rules set forth by USA Volleyball. These rules extend beyond the court boundaries to the stands, where parents and spectators help create positive experiences. The USAV has set forth a code of conduct for spectators. Failure to adhere can result in expulsion from events.
Volleyball & Basketball Tournaments at Rocky Mount Event Center
Rocky Mount Event Center proudly hosts some of the region’s top volleyball tournaments. We’d love to assist with your next circuit if you are a coach or tournament director. Reach out to us online, or give us a call at (252) 231-3490.
