WINTER CLASSIC

Registration opens September 1, 2026. The entry deadline is December 1, 2026, or earlier if capacity is reached. Registration is completed through SportWrench. Payments received after the deadline may have a $100 surcharge. Use the REGISTER button above for the current club registration link.

Schedules will be posted the Wednesday prior to the tournament weekend. Schedule-related questions will not be addressed until after the schedule has been posted. Because unavoidable changes can occur after Wednesday, check the live schedule again the day before the tournament.

Spectator admission is handled online for A5 events. After purchase, spectators may receive a digital ticket or QR code that must be presented for entry. A valid photo ID may also be required. Children under 5 are free at events where the published event policy states this. Use the ADMISSIONS button above for the current event ticket link.

Hotel requirements vary by tournament. Some events use a Stay to Play / preferred housing program and may require qualifying teams to maintain a hotel reservation through the designated housing partner. Teams within the published local driving-distance exception may be exempt. Use the HOTELS button above for current event housing information.

The tournament supplies the designated first referee (R1) where specified for the event. Participating teams are responsible for the remaining officiating crew when assigned. Officiating assignments are included in the competition schedule. In bracket play, a team may be assigned to officiate after its match or before its next scheduled match.

ONLINE TEAM CHECK-IN

Please review the complete Team Check-In PDF before the tournament. The provided instructions explain roster validation, SportsEngine imports, staff/athlete eligibility and certifications, coach contact information, QR-code entry, and the online check-in process. The document states that rosters become locked/verified after check-in and that IDs are checked for adults and minors age 16+. Questions regarding Online Team Check-In should be directed to tournaments@a5volleyball.com.

Use the TEAM CHECK-IN PDF button above for the complete document.

ONLINE TEAM CHECK-IN FAQ / PREP

Online check-in opens about 1 week prior to the event and closes at 6 PM the night before the event. A valid roster is required before online check-in can be completed. Up to 5 staff members may be listed on a roster, with up to 3 listed as primary; the primary staff receive QR codes after check-in. Once online check-in is completed, the roster is locked. If changes are needed after the roster is locked, contact tournaments@a5volleyball.com.

The provided FAQ also includes step-by-step instructions for finding roster validation errors, completing online check-in, importing a roster, creating rosters, assigning jersey numbers and positions, adding coaches and junior coaches, entering coach phone/email information, and setting coaches as primary. Use the FAQ PDF button above for the complete instructions.

A5 Sportsplex: Parking is available at the facility. Overflow parking may be available across Houze Way at the Tolbert Yilmaz Dance Studio; use the parking area at the back of that facility.

Suwanee Sports Academy: Parking is available at the facility. Overflow parking may be available across McGinnis Ferry Road at the Suwanee Creek Greenway parking lot.

A5 tournament venues enforce appropriate spectator, athlete and team conduct. Ball handling is permitted only in designated volleyball areas/courts. Coolers and outside food or drink may be restricted by the facility; water and sports drinks are permitted where allowed. Serious misconduct or violation of venue policies may result in removal from the facility.

Athletic trainers are available at designated A5 tournament venues/events to assist with minor injuries and serve as first responders for more serious injuries. Athletes with pre-existing taping needs should bring their own tape and pre-wrap when required by the event.

Food and beverage rules are determined by each tournament facility. Coolers and outside food may be prohibited inside playing facilities. Teams and spectators should follow all posted venue policies. Water and sports drinks are permitted where allowed by the facility.

ENTRY DEADLINE: December 1, 2026 / Or when space is filled.
Registration is not complete until all required registration and payment steps have been completed.

Tournament entry fees and refund/cancellation policies are event-specific. Club directors should review the published event policy before registering. Once an event reaches its published deadlines or commitments have been made, refunds may be limited or unavailable.

Club directors and coaches are responsible for entering accurate team and roster information and ensuring that all athletes and staff meet the sanctioning and eligibility requirements for the event.

Please review all tournament information before arrival. Event details may be updated as the tournament approaches. Coaches, club directors and families should use the official registration, admissions and schedule links on this page for the most current event-specific information.