Northwest Volleyball

1/13/2026: PLAYING SCHEDULE IS LIVE ON AES. 

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

U12, U14 & U16 Divisions (3-day): $600.00 early entry for teams registered and paid by 12/15/25 at 9:00 PM PST. After 12/15/25, entry fee is $650.00 per team.

When paying by credit card, a credit card processing fee applies. If paying by check, registration & acceptance date will be when the check is received, not when a team is registered online. 

Entry fee is refundable if the tournament is cancelled. Payment is required for acceptance, and teams will be accepted first PAID, first in. Registration date does not determine order, nor guarantee acceptance. There is a $50 administration fee for teams that drop after payment. No refunds after the entry deadline.

For out-of-region teams, this is a stay and play tournament. Teams will be accepted after they pay AND after they have secured their hotel block (minimum 4 rooms per team).

We typically get quite a few Canadian teams in our tournaments.  Roster verification is now handled by the USA Volleyball National Office; however, we encourage Canadian teams to connect with our Region Office so that the region can connect you with the proper contact at USAV. The National Office will collect your documents and contact us to inform us that your team is able to participate. Please do not procrastinate. The USA Volleyball National office WILL NOT allow your team to play without proper documentation. 

Puget Sound Region Office: 425-673-4103, office@psrvb.or

We know it's tough to find all the information spread out over the page, so here is the information on rosters:

1. There will be a coaches meeting at your Day 1 location, 30 minutes before play begins. Days 2 & 3, no coaches meeting, but there may be a site meeting to review gym rules.
2. You must bring your USAV roster with you to the coaches meeting. Only cross off the players that are not playing AT ALL this weekend. This is your official roster for the tournament.
3. You will sign and turn in your USAV roster at the coaches meeting Saturday. For Canadian teams, you will turn in your approved roster supplied through USA Volleyball.
4. We will give the AES rosters to our Tournament directors as a reference. The USAV Roster gets turned into our Region office and is the only roster you need to sign.
5. We no longer collect two rosters.
6. Because it is a multi-day tournament, you only turn in the roster on the first day.

If you need to make changes to your AES roster after the roster deadline, please email our tournament director (info@nwvolleyball.com). 

The USAV roster is the official roster for the tournament, so please make sure your USAV roster is accurate (this includes making sure waivered players are on your USAV Roster) - this is the roster you turn in at the coaches meeting on the first day of play and this roster must be accurate. Once you turn in your USAV roster, you cannot make changes.

Coaches, note that we do not have the ability to add waivered players to AES rosters. That can only be done at the AES/USA Volleyball level.  If you have waivered players, we are aware that they will not appear on your AES roster.  As long as they are on your USAV roster turned in at the coaches meeting -- then they will be legal to play this weekend.

From PSR USAV Website: https://www.psrvb.org/jr-work-team-training

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY)

**Coaches and/or players will be needed to serve as R1s in this event**

REGARDLESS OF THE AGE GROUP, ADULT COACHES ARE REQUIRED TO SERVE AS R1 FOR ALL PLAYOFF MATCHES

U14 & under Players (no matter which age division they play)

• A minimum of 4 players from each team must complete the standard online Junior Player Officiating Training
• Certified players may serve as scorer or R2
• A certified coach or certified parent must be R1 for ALL matches
• Parents may complete the online Coach Officiating Training to serve as R1, R2, scorer, or sit at the scorer's table to assist players
  • Parent must have a current USAV Adult with Safety Requirements membership
  • Parent must complete the USAV background screening 
  • Parent must complete USAV SafeSport course
• A certified USAV adult must be at the table at all times (ex: coach, assistant coach, parent)
  • A certified U16 or older player within the club (or a sibling in another club) may sit at the table provided the team's coach is court side serving in some other capacity. 

U15 Players

• A minimum of 4 players from each team must complete the standard online Junior Player Officiating Training
• Certified players may serve as R1 during pool play, provided a coach serves as the R2
• Certified coaches must be R1 for all bracket or cross-over matches, a certified player may serve as R2 during these matches

U16 & older Players

• A minimum of 4 players from each team must complete the standard online Junior Player Officiating Training
• Certified players may serve as R1 and/or R2 for all matches (pool play & bracket or cross-over matches)
• Certified coaches must be at the scorer's table if players serve as both R1 & R2 during a set/match

Note that these rules pertain to the age of the players, not the age group you are participating in. So, for example, if a U14 team is playing in the U16 division, they follow the rules for U14 Players. 

We will use AES tournament software to manage the MLK Weekend Tournament.

A link to the playing schedule will be posted here no later than Wednesday prior to the event.

Depending on the format and number of matches, pool play matches will be one of two formats on Saturday and Sunday:

• 2/3 to 25 points with a 27 point cap.  Game 3 is to 15, no cap.
• 2/2 to 25 with a 27 point cap in both sets.
• 3/3 to 25 points with 27 point cap on all three sets.

Monday Playoffs will be 2/3 to 25, Game 3 to 15 — with no caps in any games.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ADJUST (SHORTEN) MATCHES IF WE ARE RUNNING LATE

Officials are not provided, teams must supply a first referee, second referee, lines people, and scorekeeper crew

Event tees and prizes are provided by Fine Designs and will be available at all sites.

Sample format with initial seeds. 

Round 1 - Day 1

Round 2 - Day 2

Round 3 - Day 3 Modified Double Elim - 8 team brackets
AM Wave teams play at 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
PM Wave teams play at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30

• Gold: 1st and 2nd from Group 1 Pools (WHS Cts. 1 & 2)
• Silver: 3rd from Group 1 Pools & 1st from Group 2 Pools (FP-HS Cts. 1 & 2)
• Bronze: 4th from Group 1 Pools & 2nd from Group 2 Pools (Dakine Cts. 1 & 2)
• Copper: 3rd from Group 2 Pools & 1st from Group 3 (Sunrise Cts. 1 & 2)
• Flight 1: 4th from Group 2 Pools & 2nd from Group 3 (Sunrise Cts. 3 & 4)
• Flight 2: 3rd from Group 3 pools & All from Group 4 Pools (WHS Cts. 3 & 4)
• Flight 3: 4th from Group 3 pools (FP-HS Ct. 3)

Sample format with initial seeds. Regardless of starting seed, all teams have the opportunity to make it to the Gold Bracket.

Round 1 - Day 1

Round 2 - Day 2

Round 3 - Day 3 Modified Double Elim - 8 team brackets
AM Wave teams play at 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
PM Wave teams play at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30

• Gold: 1st and 2nd from Group 1 Pools (WHS Cts. 1 & 2)
• Silver: 3rd from Group 1 Pools & 1st from Group 2 Pools (Sunrise Courts 1 & 2)
• Bronze: 4th from Group 1 Pools & 2nd from Group 2 Pools (Dakine Cts. 1 & 2)
• Copper: 3rd from Group 2 Pools & 1st & 2nd from Group 3 pools (Sunrise Courts 3 & 4)
• Flight 1: 4th from Group 2 Pools & 3rd & 4th from Group 3 Pools (WHS Ct. 3 & 4)

Please note that our venues will be charging admission. Admission will be $10 per day for all spectators aged 11-64. 

We would ask that you respect our graduated entry so that we can reduce the crowds entering the buildings at the same time. 

This is the schedule for AM Wave all three days.
•    7:00 AM: Doors will open to all AM WAVE participants and coaches
•    7:30 AM: Coaches meeting. Coaches, we need you to turn in your

USAV Roster (which indicates who has and has not completed officiating requirements and also lists waivered players). Tournament directors MAY hold a coaches' meeting on Day 2 and Day 3 to go over specific gym rules. Coaches only need to turn in rosters on Day 1.

o     For USAV events held in the Puget Sound Region, there is also an ID Check at the coaches meeting for all adults listed on the roster. Please come prepared.
o    If you have a waivered player that player must appear on your USAV roster as approved by your region office.
o    Only players and coaches listed on the roster signed at the coaches meeting may participate. Once the event begins, there can be NO ROSTER CHANGES.

•    7:30 AM: Spectators may enter the building

At the conclusion of AM Wave, we ask that your gather your belongings, clean up your team areas and clear the gym so we can prepare for PM WAVE.

FOR PM WAVE: AM WAVE is scheduled to finish at approximately 2:00 PM. We ask that PM WAVE coaches and teams begin entering the gym NO EARLIER than 2:15 PM in order to allow AM WAVE teams to leave the gym. 

•    2:15 PM: Participants and coaches may begin entering the buildings
•    2:30 PM: Coaches meeting. Coaches, SEE AM WAVE INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.
•    2:30 PM: Spectators may enter the building

At the conclusion of your pool, we ask that you clean your team areas and leave in a timely manner so that your Tournament Directors can prepare the gym for the next day.
 

AS OF SEPTEMBER 2025:  Please note that facilities are allowed to charge up to a $10 door fee for spectators. Children 10 and under, Seniors 65 and over, and USAV members who provide proof of membership may enter at no charge.

Out of town teams are alerted that the Puget Sound Region has very specific rules regarding teams and tournaments.  All of these rules will be in effect this weekend including (paraphrased):
1.    No Crock pots or outdoor barbecues are allowed at any of the sites.
2.    Pets are not allowed inside any of the gyms.
3.    Non-playing siblings and children must be attended at all times.
Please be advised that breaking any of these rules can result in forfeiture of points or your team's removal from the tournament.  
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GENERAL GYM RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Each site may have specific information in regard to eating and drinking areas.

Anything not covered on our event website will be covered at the coaches meeting on-site, 30 minutes before play begins.  We ask the coaches cooperation in enforcing the following rules.  It is very important that you inform your players, parents, guests, and coaches of these rules – especially those regarding food and drink in the gyms.  We have lost many facilities due to the failure to follow these rules.  

THE FUTURE OF THE TOURNAMENT DEPENDS ON YOUR HELP.

RULES THAT PERTAIN TO ALL GYMS. SEE SPECIFIC RULES FOR EACH GYM BELOW

1.    NO food or beverages in the gyms.

2.    Water Only in the gyms (no Gatorade, flavored water, etc., just clean fresh water).
3.    NO SMOKING allowed on school grounds.
4.    NO coolers allowed inside any of the gyms.  Some facilities will have designated areas for coolers and for lounging. 
5.    Outside chairs (beach chairs) may be restricted at several sites and most gyms will require you to place a towel or blanket underneath the chairs to protect the floor.  
6.    Hallways must remain clear of coolers, chairs, blankets, bags, etc.  – this is a fire regulation.
7.    All teams and groups must clean up after themselves.  Please inspect your team area and be sure to clean up after yourselves.  Take your water bottles when vacating your benches.  AM WAVE teams, please leave your team areas in a timely manner so that PM WAVE teams can settle in.  
8.    PM WAVE teams, please be aware that AM WAVE matches can run late and be courteous as you wait for teams to clear their areas. 
9.    RV's are allowed at most gyms; however, they cannot be parked in close proximity to the gym and they cannot be parked overnight.
 

Any Disrespectful Behavior by players, coaches or spectators directed towards site directors or officials will result in expulsion of the offending party from the facility.

Team Food Violations.  
Penalties for violating the food in facilities policy, when attending PSR hosted events, are:

• 1st infraction:  Verbal warning
• 2nd infraction:  Point penalty in the next game they play -- 13-point penalty for games 1 or 2, 8 points for game 3
• 3rd infraction:  Disqualification from tournament

AS OF SEPTEMBER 2025:  Please note that facilities are allowed to charge up to a $10 door fee for spectators. Children 10 and under, Seniors 65 and over, and USAV members who provide proof of membership may enter at no charge.

Google Maps Link to all four gyms

2818 69th Ave W, Tacoma, WA 98466​

Facility Rules

• $10 gate fee for all girls PSR hosted events
• Please DO NOT move any traffic cones to create parking spaces
  • A 13-point penalty could be assessed for parking in a "No Parking" zone
  • Those who park in "No Parking" zones, will be towed at the owner's expense

As we begin another season, we want to remind everyone of the DaKine parking agreements and stress the importance of being good neighbors to the businesses around us.

• Never park anywhere that blocks the entry into our neighboring businesses.
• Do not park in our neighbors' parking lots.
• If you park in the areas marked red on the attached picture, you WILL be towed. Towing will happen literally within minutes, so do not park in red for even a moment.
• Please pick up any trash you or your players may drop along the fence on 69th Ave or in the parking lot.

We understand parking can be tight at DaKine Sports Center, but our neighbors have been more than patient. It’s crucial that we respect their space; we do not want to risk losing the extra spaces they are already allowing us to use.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. If you have any questions about parking, please reach out to Tj@dakinevc.com.

11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445

Facility Rules (Revised, 2026)

• $10 gate fee for all girls PSR hosted events
• Personal food, lunch bags, or small coolers ARE allowed
• NO food tables allowed
• NO large coolers allowed
• Electrical outlets are strictly off limits including charging camera's or personal phones
• Team areas may be set-up upstairs only

12420 Ainsworth Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444

Facility Rules (Revised, 2025)

• $10 gate fee for all girls PSR hosted events
• Personal food, lunch bags, or small coolers ARE allowed
• NO food tables allowed
• NO large coolers allowed
• Electrical outlets are strictly off limits including charging camera's or personal phones

16719 110th Avenue E, Puyallup, WA 98374

$10 gate fee for all attendees age 11-64 yrs old

Facility Rules

In the Facility:

• We provide ball carts for you. Please do not bring your own.
• We DO allow food and drink in the building, but only on the blacktop.
• We have a Concession stand for your convenience, located near Court 1.
• Water only on the sport court.
• No ice chests/coolers inside, soft lunch boxes are okay.
• Players and coaches ONLY on sport court.
• Only players with Court shoes are permitted on the sport court. No crossing through the courts.
• Spectator seating is provided. Please no outdoor chairs.
• We have team areas for players inside the building, but please only players and coaches in these areas.
• No gum is permitted.
• No fire pits, gas or otherwise.
• No tents/pop-ups in parking lot
• The use of drugs and alcohol is strictly forbidden.

Parking:

• Please only park in designated PJVBC Parking or on the roadway.
• No parking is permitted in Emerald Storage, the Union Hall, or in Private Neighborhoods.
• Please follow the direction of the Parking Attendant. They will ensure you are in a designated location.
• Please do not remove or relocate cones. They are there for a reason.
• If parking on the roadway, you must have your tires completely off the road, per county requirements.

We thank you for following these guidelines to help us ensure a smooth event.

This event is sanctioned by the Puget Sound Region of USA Volleyball

The club host and administrators are in compliance with USA Volleyball and Puget Sound Region rules regarding tournament sanctioning policies.