Site Update (12/11/2024):
This year, we’ve had an astounding 25% increase in team registrations! While exciting, there has been an update to a few division site assignments. Please view those changes below:
- 18/17 OPEN Divisions will be combined. They will be on the PM Wave at San Jose Convention Center.
- 18/17 CLUB Divisions will be combined. They will be on the PM Wave at the San Jose Convention Center.
- 14 OPEN Division will be on the AM Wave at San Jose Convention Center.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding, and we look forward to seeing you there!
NCVA
January 18-19-20, 2025
San Jose Convention Center
San Mateo Event Center
Registration: $650 per team
Registration Deadline: 12/9/2024 @5:00pm
Payment Deadline: 12/16/2024 @5:00pm
*The registration fee is non-refundable once your team is accepted or after the registration deadline.
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Divisions (Girls)
12O, 11/12 C, 13C, 13 O, 140, 14 C, 15C, 15O, 16C, 16O, 18/17 O, 18/17C
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.
Action Photos
Our photography sponsor, Micheal Hall, will be on site at the Sacramento Convention Center and available to photograph for you! Visit his site to learn more.
Divisions
All divisions will play all 3 days.
Playing Sites: San Jose Convention Center - San Mateo Event Center
| January 18-19-20, 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Play Site/Venue | Wave | Format | Seeding | ||
| 12 Open | San Jose Convention Center | AM | View | View | ||
| 11/12 Club | San Mateo Event Center | AM | View | View | ||
| 13 Open | San Jose Convention Center | AM | View | View | ||
| 13 Club | San Jose Convention Center | PM | View | View | ||
| 14 Open | San Jose Convention Center | AM | View | View | ||
| 14 Club | San Jose Convention Center | AM | View | View | ||
| 15 Open | San Mateo Event Center | PM | View | View | ||
| 15 Club | San Jose Convention Center | PM | View | View | ||
| 16 Open | San Mateo Event Center | PM | View | View | ||
| 16 Club | San Mateo Event Center | PM | View | View | ||
| 18/17 Open | San Jose Convention Center | PM | View | View | ||
| 18/17 Club | San Jose Convention Center | PM | View | View | ||
Seeding & Seeding Appeals
Seeding
The California Kickoff Tournament will be seeded from the same age group from the 2024-2025 season.
Example: Your club has a 16-1 team playing in the 2024-2025 season and you had a 15-1 team that played in the 2023-2024 season, then the 15-1 results will be used.
Although: If your club has a 16-1 team playing in the 2024-2025 season but did not have a 15-1 team in 2023-2024, this 16-1 team would be considered an “unseeded” team.
Going into Power League after California Kickoff
All unseeded teams will be re-seeded by the NCVA for a final seeding of the Power League Qualifier for 2024-2025.
Teams wishing to use their California Kickoff Results for seeding into the Power League seeded teams must participate in the Open Division. California Kickoff Head-to-Head Results for teams participating in the Club Division will only move their team within the unseeded teams.
Appeal Deadlines
California Kickoff
All registered teams can appeal their seeding for the California Kickoff.
- Deadline to appeal for California Kickoff: 5:00 PM Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Power League Qualifier
An appeal for PLQ is for unseeded teams who did not play in the California Kickoff.
- Deadline to appeal for Power League Qualifier:
- 12s – 16s: 5:00 PM Friday, January 3, 2025
- 17s – 18s: 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Venues
This year the California Kickoff will be held in the following locations:
- San Jose Convention Center
- San Mateo Event Center
- Tailgate tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via our website Parking & Directions – San Mateo County Event Center (smcec.co)
- Parking pricing has increased to $15
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 centers.
San Jose Convention Center
150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113
San Mateo Event Center
1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
Team Check In
Check-in at the Tournament Desk of your assigned play site on your first day of play.
No Friday Night Check-In
Team Check-In:
- Please check in online in TM2Sign.
- One Coach or Team Rep per team is allowed to approach the Tournament Desk to pick up the team bag upon arrival on your first day of play.
Guest Registration:
- Pick up your wristbands upon arrival at your assigned playing site on your first day of play.
Team Rosters
Rosters are open for editing until 5:00 PM, Friday, January 10,2025.
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.
Housing
SAN MATEO HOUSING
Click the button below to view available housing in San Mateo for CA Kickoff. (this is not a stay-and-play event, so clubs and parents are free to look for other options.)
SAN JOSE HOUSING
View available housing options in San Jose for CA Kickoff. (this is not a stay-and-play event, so clubs and parents are free to look for other options.)
2025 NCVA California Kickoff Recruiting Combine
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.
Details:
- Friday, January 17th: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- San Jose Convention Center (SITE UPDATED)
- $135.00 to reserve a spot
- Open to any 8th grade and High school age female player; don’t have to be in the tournament!
- College Coach Attended and Video Recorded!
- Promoted to every NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior College Volleyball in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Utah and Nevada!
- Video Recording and Player Information Packet sent to EVERY school in CA/OR/WA/AZ/ID/UT/NV.
*Questions? Please contact [email protected] or visit vbcombines.com*
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