The Rally Challenge, entering its 10th year, has grown each year and is a great 2-day event to experience with over 140 other teams. This is a JVA event, USAV/AAU/JVA teams are accepted! Get great competition without all the expenses of playing in a convention center! Since this is a JVA event: All coaches on a roster must have a cleared background screening through their AAU. All coaches must have an AAU background check. Learn more about the AAU background check HERE!
Want to learn how to earn cash for your club just by participating in our tournaments, join our Alliance Program. Check out the details HERE!
Date: January 10-11, 2026
Format: Pool Play Saturday, Playoffs Sunday (guaranteed 4 matches or 8 sets for the tournament). Tiebreaker: will be determined by Match %, Set %, Point %.
Divisions:
Club: 11,12,13,14,15,16,17/18
Power: 14,15,16,17/18
Waves:
8:00 AM Wave: 11/12 Club, 13 Club, 14 Power/14 Club
3:00 PM Wave: 15 Power/Club, 16 Power/Club, 17/18 Power/Club
Address:
LakePoint Champions Center
261 Stars Way
Cartersville, GA 30121
Cost: $475 per team
Alliance Program: JOIN OUR ALLIANCE PROGRAM! It’s a no-brainer. Earn money back simply by attending RallyVB tournaments. We support those who support us. We clearly outline the program for all clubs to understand, whether you are a small or large club.
Registration: Registration opens Sept. 1st
Acceptance into the tournament occurs only after payment is received on a first-come, first-served basis pending availability.
Tie Breaker: In 2026 we will be using the tie-breaker rules outlined by the JVA governing body.
Team Check-in:
Online team check-in is on AES the week prior. All teams need to bring a printed copy of their roster for the tournament. On Saturday coaches will enter through the player/coach entrance to check in. Each team will receive a maximum of 3 coaching staff wristbands for coaches listed on their roster. All staff members must have a title or role assignment. All non-coach, adult members listed on the roster must have a current background screening through their Region.
ALL PLAYERS and COACHES LISTED ON THE ROSTER MUST HAVE A DIGITALLY SIGNED WAIVER COMPLETED OR THE TEAM CAN NOT START WARM-UP!
Players Requirements:
Per USAV rules, a maximum of 15 athletes are allowed on rosters and no regionally, age-waivered players are allowed. All athletes listed on the roster must have a valid uniform number. Waiver
Athletic Trainers:
We will have athletic trainers on-site to care for the athletes. There is NO CHARGE to athletes for the service.
Live Streaming: TBD
Tickets – Guest Entry for FAMILY & FRIENDS:
$18.00/day, $28.00/weekend: children 8 under free.
Beat the line and buy your tickets online – Purchase Tickets HERE!
LakePoint is a CASHLESS Property so plan accordingly. Ticket counters will open each morning at 6:30 am. Saturday morning may have lines. Ticket Counters are located at the Champions Center Front Entrance. Fees include a 7% Emerson/State/County sales tax. Children must be present to get the wristband.
WRISTBAND PURCHASE & USE POLICIES:
One-day pass- $18.00 (includes parking)
Weekend pass- $28.00 (includes parking)
All wristband purchases are non-refundable. Re-entry is allowed with a wristband.
On-site, single-day wristbands can only be purchased on the day they are being used.
Wristbands are not assignable to another person to gain entry.
Wristbands must be worn or displayed at all times while in the building.
LOST OR MISPLACED WRISTBANDS:
Hopefully, this will not be an issue, but in the event, you lose or forget your wristband, a new wristband will need to be purchased. Supplying a receipt will not gain entry.
SPECTATOR AGREEMENT FOR ENTRY:
By entering the facility, all spectators agree to abide by the following Spectators Code of Conduct as required by USA Volleyball. Spectators also understand that injury from flying objects incidental to the sport of volleyball may occur at this event and attend at their own risk. Be alert at all times, especially during active play. Children not participating on a team entered in the event must be under the supervision of their parents at all times. The venue is not to be considered an open play area. Open courts and free space within the facility are not designated or designed for general child-play activities and should be used for event-related activities only.
We work to make our events enjoyable and safe for all attendees and participants. Therefore, spectators and participants are prohibited from bringing the following items into the LakePoint Champions Center:
- Coolers, including outside food or beverages
- Personal transportation devices (i.e., hoverboards skateboards, etc.)
- Oversized bags or luggage
- Personal Seats and chairs
- Outside food
- Weapons of any type
- All tobacco products – including e-Cigarettes and vaping products
- Alcoholic beverages
FOOD OPTIONS:
No food tables are allowed inside the LakePoint Champions Center. There are several other options for players and spectators:
- Concessions: The Champion Center offers a concessions area consisting of several food options including wraps, hotdogs, pizza, pretzels, soda, water, etc.
- Restaurants: Within a 5-minute walk of the Champion Center are several restaurants. Food cannot be brought back into the facility.
- Athletic Requirements: LakePoint will allow any small snack, i.e. protein bar, that is required specifically for players’ athletic performance
Parking Information:
Parking is not operated by Rally Volleyball. There will be signs, however, to guide you to parking once on the property and parking attendants will be on-site to help you park.
Live Streaming: SE Play
Hotels: Secure your hotel HERE!
Refund Policy:
If a team withdraws after they have received an acceptance notice, a refund will be provided up to 1 month prior to the start of the event. After that time, there is no refund. If a replacement team can be found, a refund may be considered.
