Mount Spikemore has become a go-to event in the month of February.  It offers an opportunity for a club to have solid competition over 2 days and still have 1 day to enjoy the holiday weekend.  It is SRVA sanctioned and a qualifying event for SRVA regionals.

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In 2022 we will be using the tie breaker rules outlined by SRVA (the Southern Region of USA volleyball).

Date: February 19th-20th, 2022
Registration: Registration opens Oct. 15 on AES!

Format:  Pool Play Sat with AM and PM wave, playoffs Sunday.  Minimum of 4 matches guaranteed

Address: 261 Stars Way
Cartersville, GA 30121

Cost*:  $450 per team
* See our Alliance Program for club rebates and benefits

Divisions:

Club: 12,13,14,15,16,17/18
Power: 13,14,15,16,17/18
Male: 14,18
Players Requirements:
ALL PLAYERS MUST SIGN AN ELECTRONIC WAIVER. All athletes listed on the roster must have a valid uniform number. Athlete’s position is optional.

Waivers:
Coaches will be able to look at the system and track which players have/have not signed by clicking on the number next to their team name. This will be verified at check-in.

An athlete will not be allowed to compete if a waiver is not signed.

TEAM CHECK IN:
On-site Coach check in on Saturday, Feb 18th, in the Champions Center Lobby. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE DIGITALLY SIGNED WAIVER COMPLETED OR TEAM CANNOT START WARM-UP! This will help eliminate Friday night check-in.

Staff Requirements:
A maximum of 3 coaching staff members may be listed on each roster. All staff members must have a title or role assignment.

Coaches:
All coaches on a roster must have a cleared background screening through their USAV Region/AAU/JVA. A cell phone number is required for Head Coaches.

Other Adult Staff Members:
All non-coach, adult members listed on the roster must have a current background screening through their Region.

Players Requirements:
ALL PLAYERS MUST SIGN AN ELECTRONIC WAIVER. 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. Athlete’s position is optional.

Coach/Staff Wristbands:
A coach or team rep will pick-up the wristbands for coach/staff member (max 3).

Due to COVID, Lakepoint has gone to a CASHLESS property. With that being said, we are no longer charging for parking. This will help speed up parking, but there is an extra $3.00 for single day tickets and $5.00 for weekend tickets.

• • $14.00/day, $22.00/weekend: kids 8 under free

Beat the line and buy your ticket online.

Children 8 and under will get a FREE wristband at Ticket Purchase counter. Children must be present to get the wristband. Athletes on a Team Roster will receive a wristband from their Coach after team check in.

On site purchase is available, but still CREDIT/DEBIT CARD ONLY. 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.

WRISTBAND PURCHASE & USE POLICIES:
All wristband purchases are non-refundable.
All major credit cards are accepted.
On site, single day wristbands can only be purchased on the day they are being used.
Wristbands are not assignable to another person in order 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 one 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.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:
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.)
• Over-sized 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:
While no food tables are allowed inside the LakePoint Champions Center, there are several options for players and spectators.

1 – Concessions: The Champion Center offers a concessions area consisting of several food options including wraps, hotdogs, pizza, pretzels, icee’s, soda, water, etc.

2 – Restaurants: Within a 5 minute walk of the Champion Center are several restaurants. Food cannot be brought back into the facility.
• 1. St. Angelo’s Pizza
     Starbucks
     Wendy’s
     Chick-fil-A
     McDonalds
     Subway
     Arby’s
     Taco-bell

  3 – Athletic Requirements: LakePoint will not prohibit any small snack, i.e.protein bar, that is required specifically for players athletic performance

Athletic Trainers:
We will have athletic trainers on-site to care for the athletes. There is NO CHARGE to athletes for the service. The medical area will be  located right off the courts near the tournament desk.

Parking Information:
Parking is not operated by Rally Volleyball however there will be signs to guide you to parking once on property. Due to COVID, Lakepoint is going to a CASHLESS property. With that being said, we are no longer charging for parking. This will help speed up parking, but there is an extra $3.00 for single day tickets and $5.00 for weekend tickets.

Age divisions may be combined should the numbers of registered teams in each division not support a satisfactory tournament format. If this is necessary, notification will be sent to the teams in advance of the event.
Should the numbers registered in each age not support a reasonable format, refunds will be provided and notification will be sent to teams in advance of the event.

Methods of Payment:
Teams can pay via check or credit card online when registration opens, October 1st.

Acceptance Notification:
Clubs will receive an acceptance verification once your team(s) has been accepted into the Rally Challenge. Acceptance is contingent on a complete registration and payment receipt.

Hotels:

Refund Policy:
If a team withdraws after they have received an acceptance notice, a 50% refund will be provided up to 2 months prior to the start of the event, December 18 at 9:00 am EST. After that time, there is no refund. If a replacement team can be found, a partial refund may be considered.