RULES
1. We will be following USAV guidelines and rules for the NIT in regards to player eligibility and on court rules.
2. All TC Players must be activated on a TC roster and parents must sign the player waiver to be eligible to play in the tournament.
3. Please be respectful of other teams, officials, and coaching staffs as they are here to help provide a great atmosphere and experience. We will not tolerate rude behavior in any manner.
4. Game Times: All games should start on time in the AM and PM waves. If you are late you will forfeit a point for every minute you are late; if you are 15 minutes late you will forfeit the first set of that match If you are late to your officiating duties you will be penalized a point for each minute late at your next match.
5. No outside food can be brought into the Convention Center building, including the lobby. This is a Convention Center rule we must enforce as a condition of our contract. We apologize for any inconvenience.
6. NO LARGE BAGS, BALLOONS, CHAIRS OR OUTSIDE FOOD ALLOWED! Major facilities reserve the right to restrict any items being brought into the building that they consider to be a problem. We DO provide seating for spectators at each court.
PROTOCOLS
1. Clubs that are ranked in the Top 16 of U.S. Club Rankings 2023 National Ranking Over 5 Years, will be awarded $500 for each 14–18-year-old top team in attendance at the 2024 NIT.
2. Rosters: Must be entered into the Triple Crown Sports website prior to tournament. This includes all coaches and players attending the event. Rosters cannot exceed 15 players per team.
3. Game Times: Will be posted online. You may get schedule information by clicking "Game Times" on this tournament's main page.
4. Birth Certificates or Proof of Age: Copies of birth certificates or proof of age (e.g. driver's license) will be required from each participant. Managers must keep such documents in their possession throughout the tournament in case of a protest. You don't need this for team check-in.
5. Unsportsmanlike Behavior Displayed by a Coach at Triple Crown Volleyball Events: A coach that exhibits offensive conduct or aggression during a match or post-match resulting in an expulsion or disqualification will be required to leave the competition-controlled area and exit the facility immediately, in addition to suspension from coaching the following match for their specific team.
The coach cannot participate with other teams within their organization (in any capacity including being on bench) before their suspension match has been fulfilled. Coach can’t participate in the officiating duties for their team until the suspension match has been fulfilled. If the suspended coach is the only coach for the team, Triple Crown Staff and Head Official will grant either a qualified adult associated with the club/team or a capable player to fill in for R2 obligations.
Future disqualification will be evaluated by Triple Crown Staff and head official if the behavior continues or escalates following the suspension. The USAV DCR process will be the final outline for future sanctions.
* The Triple Crown Sportsmanship Committee (TC Tournament Staff and Head Officials) will be the final arbiter on all expulsions and disqualifications. *
6. We will have a Protest Committee set up at the time of the coaches meeting for any objections to calls/rules throughout the tournament.
7. Athletic trainers are on duty at this event.
8. The tournament will run in waves (depending on number of teams). The morning wave begins at 7:30am; the afternoon wave begins at 3:00 pm.
9. Wristbands will be required for all participants, coaches and spectators to enter the exhibition hall.
- At team check-in, the team representative will be issued wristbands for each player on the roster (limit of 15 players) and up to 3 coaches. These wristbands are part of the teams entry fee - there is no extra charge for them.
10. Player/coach wristbands will not be issued prior to team check-in. Team reps or coaches listed on more than one roster receive only one wristband.
11. All players and team staff must have a wristband to enter Triple Crown Volleyball Camp/Showcase on any day, including practices, camp and combine.
12, Replacement bands for lost, forgotten or stolen wristbands must be purchased.
13. Guest registration wristbands are required each day for anyone entering the Triple Crown Volleyball NIT facilities.
14. The only way to get your weekend wristband is to purchase it online!
- Use your smart phone, tablet, or computer to complete registration at any time, from any location! Go to www.triplecrownsports.com to purchase your wristband. Please bring your email confirmation or wristband purchase to the registration desk, and you will be given your wristband.
15. To pick up your wristband, you must have your QR Code on your phone or a paper QR Code to scan at guest services.
16. All wristbands are non-refundable.
17. All teams will be required to stay with one of our hotel partners.
18. Parents will not be admitted into camps & showcase events.
In 2013, Triple Crown Sports invited 25 of the top club directors into the corporate offices in Colorado to talk about what really worked and what was missing in the Elite volleyball world. After listening to these thoughtful and engaged leaders in the sport, the 2014 Triple Crown Volleyball Championships took place in Salt Lake City, UT, with 38 teams in attendance the first weekend in May. With support from the following clubs, the event was an immediate success:
In 2015, club directors wanted the event moved to the last week of April – that proved to be a wise decision. The Triple Crown Volleyball Championships grew to 66 teams in five age groups and also drew the attention of 16 college programs.
In 2016, after steady dialogue from teams that wanted to attend but had a conflict with the date, we again made a change. The Triple Crown Volleyball Preseason NIT is now on a date populated by most every team in the nation -- Presidents Day Weekend. By continually listening to these clubs, the event was a huge success with 150 teams and more than 200 college coaches on site.
In 2017, the tournament grew yet again, bringing more than 200 teams to Salt Lake City to compete. Over 300 college coaches from across the nation attended to watch one of the most anticipated events of the year.
2018 saw the TC NIT blossom to 436 teams in its last year at the Salt Palace Convention Center, with the event drawing masses of college coaches from every level of the sport. With the addition of college-coach camps and unsigned junior/senior workouts, the recruiting value of the event made an enormous step forward. The TC NIT also experimented with livestream broadcasts of as many as 40 courts and rolled out more hospitality areas to take the edge off for parents and families.
The 2019 TC Women's NIT moved to Kansas City and drew 580 teams to the heart of the nation; several high-profile clubs that had yet to play in the event took advantage of the move to Missouri to get their players in the mix. This marked the first year for 12's and 13's at the event, and the TC NIT delivered again with high-value college camps and player workouts.
The 2020 NIT was the largest and most competitive since the event's inception in 2013. More than 620 teams attended in Kansas City with an estimated 400+ college coaches in attendance. Fortunately, the event was played weeks before the volleyball season came to an abrupt end due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 NIT was pushed back from its original date in February to Memorial Day Weekend in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was successfully played with 360 teams all under one roof at the KC Convention Center.
Triple Crown Volleyball welcomed a return to near-normal for the 2022 event, which again took place at the KC Convention Center. Right at 550 teams took part, along with more than 10 college camps, and more than 500 college coaches roamed the courts over the long weekend.
As our event continues to grow, we remain dedicated to our mission to offer an elite championship moment to teams across the nation, with the expectation that even more highly accomplished club programs will want their opportunity to compete against the best.
