Southern Classic
established 1998

January 21-22, 2023 Southern Classic Power

Check out the New Rock Hill Sports Center ( Click Here )
326 Technology Center Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730

TEAM CHECK IN- 

Coaches can check in Friday from 5:30-7:30 at the facility or Saturday upon arrival.   For any adult listed on the roster to pick up their free wristband they only need to show their name on the roster or membership card AND a photo ID. 

 Play on Saturday will be in AM or PM waves, with playoff brackets on Sunday. Registration will be available on Advanced Event Systems beginning November 1st.
With 17 courts at the beautiful, NEW Rock Hill Sports & Event Center, we will be able to accommodate 136 teams. All play will be on site at the sports center and first referees will be provided.

This event is not a stay to play, but we encourage all teams to please utilize the numerous hotels options.  We work closely with Rock Hill Visitors Center, who provides us with the hotels that volleyball families should consider (Quality hotels).  Due to the volume of business we are bringing to Rock Hill, rates should be lower than found anywhere.  

Registration

Registration will be available through AES on September 15. Entry fee is $450; payment will be accepted online only beginning November 10. Please note that age groups may be combined based on number of team entries.

Schedule

Play on Saturday will be divided into AM and PM waves. The AM wave will begin at 8AM and PM wave will begin at 3PM. All teams will advance to playoffs on Sunday.

AM Wave – 8am start time

PM Wave –3pm start time (could be earlier)

Schedule will be posted on AES approximately 1 week before the tournament

Formats/Rules

• All matches start at zero, matches during pool play will have a 2-point cap. Playoff brackets on Sunday will start at zero and do not have a cap.
• Professional R1 will be provided for each match.

Admission/Tickets
Team Check-In

Team check-in will be held online.  More info later.

Food & Seating

Food, tables, and coolers are NOT allowed in the facility. Food tables are NOT allowed to be set up anywhere inside the sports center. Players may bring in water bottles in their backpacks.

Portable sport chairs are not allowed. Seating will be provided around each court. If your team is not playing, please allow spectators for teams that are playing to sit. Please note that tournament directors may ask spectators in portable chairs to move if they determine that the teams’ playing abilities are hindered.

Athletic Trainers/First Aid

There will be an athletic trainer on-site throughout the tournament to provide pre-game taping and injury care for players. Ice will be available for post-game care and injuries.

Southern Classic Tradition: 
 

Facility Parking:

PLEASE pre-purchase your parking pass to eliminate the delay of waiting on parking tickets on entry and exit. Info coming soon.

DEADLINE 12/20/22

ONLY TEAM PRE-ORDERS-  Individual orders may be purchased at gate. 

Click here to pre-order:  

Tickets will be mailed to person making order. 

Ticket costs are as follows.

Adult 2-day pass: $15
Adult daily ticket: $10

Child (ages 5-18) 2-day pass: $10
Child daily ticket: $7

Children 4 and under are free

Rock Hill Sports & Event Center
326 Technology Center Way
Rock Hill, SC 29730

Food is not allowed inside buildings.  

SOUTHERN CLASSIC GIFT EXCHANGE TRADITION:

For over 20 years now, teams exchange gifts at beginning of matches. Gifts can be anything (candy, pencil, hair bow, CD, something special from your area, etc). Plan on 10 per team and exchanges with teams in pool play only.  For pool play most teams will play 7 teams, so about 70-80 small gifts. 

Of course, this is optional. 

For questions related to withdrawal, changes, or entries, email or call the region at tournaments@palmettovb.com or during business hours 864-576-3700.

For specific questions about tournament or gym sites, contact the host.

View all PVA tournament policies below, including information on withdraw deadlines and fines, changing divisions, acceptance policies, and inclement weather policies. You are responsible for reading and following these policies.