April 2024
Reno Sparks Convention Center
2024 Update!
In response to the challenges that some of our participating teams have faced in the past regarding hotel availability, we have decided to extend the tournament from two weekends to three weekends in 2024. This proactive measure will not only allow us to accommodate a larger number of teams but also ensure a better distribution of visitors across the tournament weekends, ultimately reducing the impact on hotel availability.
As all other National Qualifiers, we will continue to be a "Support the Sport" event through our official housing service, The THS Company.
We will soon be sharing the updated tournament schedule for the three weekends, along with the housing opening date. Please be sure to keep an eye out for this important information.
We believe that the extension to three weekends will create a more enjoyable and memorable tournament experience for everyone involved. We sincerely hope you share our excitement and look forward to welcoming your team!
NCVA
IMPORTANT WEEKEND 2 UPDATE (April 1st, 2024):
The NCVA has decided to add the Reno Event Center as an additional playing site for Far Westerns weekend #2. The reasoning behind the additional site for that weekend is to maximize space, seating, and parking for attendees as weekend #2 is expected to bring in the highest number of guests out of the 3 weekends. Guest passes will work for both sites, so if you’ve pre-purchased a pass, you’ll be able to use it at either site.
Teams assigned to Reno Event Center will not be playing there the entire weekend, as we want all teams to have the opportunity to play at the Reno Sparks Convention Center.
For any questions regarding the new site, please email [email protected].
Registration Deadline: Extended to February 26, 2024!
Team Entry: $975
*Entry Fee is non-refundable once your team has been accepted into the event or after the original registration deadline of 2/12/2024.
Divisions (Girls)
Open | National | USA | Liberty | American | No Dinx
*Divisions are listed in order of strength, with Open being the highest level of competition. No Dinx is a non-bid- awarding division.
Team Registration
Guest Wristband Pick Up @ Reno-Sparks Convention Center:
Guests are encouraged to pick up wristbands during team check-in. Team check-in begins the day before each weekend begins at 3:00 pm, and ends at 8:00 pm. Guests can also purchase wristbands during this time.
Weekend 1: April 12th, 3:00pm – 8:00pm Weekend 2: April 19th, 3:00pm – 8:00pm Weekend 3: April 25th, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Hotel booking - Weekend 1
*12 Room Nights Required*
Hotel booking - Weekend 2
*12 Room Nights Required*
Hotel booking - Weekend 3
*12 Room Nights Required*
NCVA Code of Conduct
All attendees are required to abide by the following codes of conduct and behavior. Violations of these codes may include removal from the event in addition to potential penalties against the team you are affiliated with including, but not limited to removing the team from the event and awarding last place points.
Divisions
Divisions offered, in order of strength , are:
Open | National | USA | Liberty | American | No Dinx
Weekend 1: April 13-14-15, 2024 | |||||
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Division | Bids | Venue | Wave | Format | Seeding |
16 American | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
16 Liberty | TBA | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
16 No Dinx | N/A | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
16 Open | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
16 USA | TBA | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
17 American | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
17 Liberty | TBA | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
17 No Dinx | N/A | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
17 Open | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
17 USA | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
18 Prime | N/A | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
18 Select | N/A | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
Weekend 2: April 20-21-22, 2024 | |||||
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Division | Bids | Play Site/Venue | Wave | Format | Seeding |
11 National | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
12 National | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
12 American | TBA | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
12 No Dinx | N/A | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
12 USA | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
13 American | TBA | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
13 Liberty | TBA | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
13 No Dinx | N/A | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
13 Open | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
13 USA | TBA | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
14 American | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
Weekend 3: April 26-27-28, 2024 | |||||
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Division | Bids | Play Site/Venue | Wave | Format | Seeding |
14 Liberty | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
14 No Dinx | N/A | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
14 Open | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
14 USA | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
15 American | TBA | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
15 Liberty | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
15 No Dinx | N/A | Reno Convention Center | PM | TBA | TBA |
15 Open | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
15 USA | TBA | Reno Convention Center | AM | TBA | TBA |
*Due to requests for division changes in various age groups, which we always try to accommodate, and other team movement, we have reassigned the 15 USA division from the AM wave to the PM wave on the first day of play on Week 2 of Far Westerns. This puts the USA teams for all the age groups together in the PM wave on the first day, which is a preferred arrangement for college coaches recruiting at the tournament.
18's Prime Division
The Prime Division is a non-qualifying division at the Far Western. This division was established when the Girls Junior National Championships for the 18 and under divisions was separated out from the Summer Girls Junior National Championships. In order to provide all 18s teams an opportunity to participate in the Far Western in a competitive division, the Prime and Select Divisions were formed.
The Prime Division is the higher level of competition, similar to how Open is higher level than USA at a Qualifier.
18's Select Division
The Select Division is a non-qualifying division at the Far Western. Previously known as the 18 No Dinx Division, it was renamed the 18 Select Division when the 18 Prime division was added.
The Select Division is the lower level of competition, similar to how USA is a lower level than Open at a Qualifier.
The NoDinx / NCVA Far Western National Qualifier will follow the USA Volleyball procedure for breaking ties to determine a Pool Finish.
Venues
This year the NCVA / No Dinx Far Western National Qualifier will be held in the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Please observe the following requirements while attending the tournament:
- All attendees must be on an Official Team Roster or be registered through our Guest Registration system.
- Chairs are provided around the courts for attendees.
- No outside food is allowed in the convention center.
- Concessions and Food Trucks will be on-site. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW FOOD TRUCK OPTIONS)
4590 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89502
Team Check In
Online Check-in on TM2Sign.com:
- Weekend 1: Opens Wednesday, April 10th 12:00pm PST
- Weekend 2: Opens Wednesday, April 17th 12:00pm PST
- Weekend 3: Opens Tuesday, April 23rd 12:00pm PST
All teams MUST Check-In Online BEFORE they come to the Convention Center to pick up their wristbands.
- You must have a validated roster in TM2 to check your team in online; you will not be able to check-in unless your team has a valid roster
- Log into your TM2 account
- Scroll down to the Far Westerns Qualifier
- Find the team you want to check-in
- Click on the button that says, “Check-In Online”.
- The roster you submit when you check-in online is your Official Roster. Any roster changes you make after submitting your Official Roster online must be done at the Championship Desk before the team’s first match.
- The addition of players and/or staff to an official roster is not allowed once a Team has begun Match play in the Event.
- Each player is required to wear the same jersey number as listed on the official roster throughout the entire Event, with limited exceptions as required by emergency or blood rule applications. Please refer to the Championship manual for the penalties for an illegal number.
Wristband Pick Up:
- After you have checked your team in online, you MUST come to the Convention Center to pick up your team’s wristbands
- To facilitate picking up the wristbands for the team, Club Directors can check their teams in online and send the check-in confirmation email to a coach or other team representative to pick up the team wristbands
Check-in at the Tournament Desk in the Main Lobby of the Reno Convention Center.
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 |
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Friday, April 12, 2024 – 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Friday, April 19, 2024 – 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Thursday, April 25, 2024 – 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
*NO EARLY CHECK-IN*
Team Check-In:
- Please check in online in TM2Sign.
- One person per team is allowed to approach the Tournament Desk to pick up the team bag during the hours above.
Guest Registration:
Pick up your wristbands early by stopping during the hours above to avoid any delays getting in on the first day of the tournament!
Team Rosters
Rosters are open for editing until 3:00 PM, Friday, April 12, 2024.
Building your rosters requires use of both SportsEngine and TM2
Step 1: SportsEngine
Confirm that all your players/coaches on your roster are assigned to your club.
- In your “Directory” search for each Player and Coach.
- Click on their name, then click “Memberships”
- You should see your Club Name in their Memberships. If you do not see your club name, you will need to send them a club assignment request. You cannot build your roster in TM2 until all players and coaches are members of your club in SportsEngine.
Step 2: TM2
Once all of your players and coaches are members of your Club in SportsEngine, you can build your rosters in TM2.
- Click your “Members” tab.
- Click “Import member”.
- Click the big green button.
- Once the members are imported, start building your roster by searching the names of your players and coaches.
- Please note, if you have previously built your roster, you need to delete it and start fresh.
- There may be multiple accounts for each person that will populate; be sure to choose the account that says “Has USAV Membership” in green.
- Once you have your rosters built, click on “Validate”, and the system should validate your roster.
Court Rentals
Click the button below to secure a court for practice. We have a 2 hour limit for court usage per team. Date and times are as follows:
Weekend 1: April 12th, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Weekend 2: April 19th, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Weekend 3: April 25th, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Volleyball/Cart Rentals
Click the button below to register for volleyball/cart rentals. Please be aware that we have a limited number of balls so rentals will be first come first serve. We will email your team a confirmation.
Rentals last through your wave, NCVA staff will hold an ID through your rental time.
$20.00 for cart rentals
$50.00 for both volleyballs and cart
2024 Far Westerns National Anthem Sign Up
2024 Far Westerns Recruiting Combines
Championship Combines is focused on creating the opportunity for players to demonstrate their volleyball skills and for college coaches to evaluate recruits in a quick and economical manner. The Combine format leans towards individual/position/group drills, as opposed team play. This allows the college coaches the ability to see multiple repetitions of specific skills, while also reducing the risk of injuries which can often occur in team competition.
Weekend 1: Friday, April 12, 2024
- 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Reno Sparks Convention Center
- Open to female players 8th grade and older, who have the desire and potential to be NCAA Division I athletes.
- This is a video combine.
- All players/drills/skills will be filmed and recorded.
- The video, along with player contact info, will be sent to every NCAA Division I volleyball program in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Colorado!
Weekend 3: Thursday, April 25, 2024
- 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Reno Sparks Convention Center
- Open to female players 8th grade and older, who have the desire and potential to be NCAA Division I athletes, regardless of whether or not they they are participating in the Far Westerns National Qualifier.
- This is a video combine.
- All players/drills/skills will be filmed and recorded.
- The video, along with player contact info, will be sent to every NCAA Division I volleyball program.
- In addition, we will promote the Combine to every NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior College Volleyball in the West Coast and Mountain regions.
Promotions
Famous Dave’s BBQ is offering coupons (A.K.A Rodeo Tickets) to our attendees! Make sure to pick yours up at the tournament desk when your team is checking in!
Capture the Italian experience, down to each individual ingredient and extraordinary flavors of Italy with Romano’s. Macaroni Grill offers the perfect blend of setting and handcrafted meals for team dinners, catering delivery and event services. Whether you’re looking for a place to dine-out, pick up to-go or have meals delivered, we have you covered. Call: (801) 718-1600 or Email: [email protected] for reservations and catering/delivery orders.
Officials' Information for National Qualifier Events
Referee Pay Rates
We’ve increased our pay rates for our Junior National Qualifiers!
2023-2024 Pay Rates:
Provisional $36.00
Regional $40.00
Junior National $42.00
National $44.00
Check out the full details HERE!
Multi-Event Bonus
2023/2024 Far Westerns Bonus:
Officials who work ALL 3 WEEKENDS of the event will receive a $500 bonus.
Membership Requirements
In order to officiate at an NCVA Junior National Qualifier, you must be a current USA Volleyball member in good standing who has completed SafeSport and has passed a background screening.
Click Here to complete your Membership through Northern California, or please register through your local USA Volleyball Region if you are joining us from out of Region!
Hotel Accommodations
In-Region Officials
In-region officials will only get the hotel stay between weekends if they fall under the following conditions.
- The official is working all 3 weekends. AND
- The official lives over 150 miles away from the venue.
In-region officials who are working 1 or 2 out of the three weekends will receive housing from the night before the tournament starts to the morning of the last day of play for that weekend (repeated for the other weekend worked).
Out-of-Region Officials
Out-of-region officials will receive housing between weekends regardless of whether they are working 2 or all 3 weekends. They will also receive a $200 travel stipend to help alleviate travel costs
Sign Up to Work
If you would like to officiate at an NCVA JNQ, please register online via TM2sign.com.
Air and Ground Travel Stipends
Out of region officials will receive a $200 travel stipend.
In region officials will receive a daily incentive (based on tournament days worked), between $20-$35 depending on where the official is traveling from.