Sep 1, 2023
REGISTRATION OPENS
Dec 15, 2023
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Dec 27, 2023
ONLINE SCHEDULE POSTED
Dec 28, 2023
RECRUITING SHOWCASE
TEAM
CHECK-IN
WRISTBANDS
Dec 29th, 2023
DAY 1
11's-18's
AM / PM WAVES
Dec 30th,
2023
DAY 2
11's-18's
AM / PM WAVES
Schedule will be posted on or before
12-27-2023
Schedule/Results
Countdown City Classic
Two Day Girls Juniors Volleyball Tournament
Ages 11-18
Two Divisions per Age Group
December 29th and 30th, 2023
San Antonio, Texas
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
900 East Market StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205
**All teams will play at least one day at the convention center. Force Sports Center (7218 N Loop 1604 E, SA, TX 78233) will also be used as a secondary site.
Registration Information
College Showcase Information
College Coaches Showcase
Our FIFTH annual College Coaches Showcase will be held on December 28th, held in conjunction with our FIFTH annual Countdown City Classic.
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center - 900 East Market Street,
San Antonio, TX 78205
This showcase will be open to ages 14-18 and will allow players to come train with College Coaches and get college experience and exposure at the same time.
Showcase Date for 2023 is December 28th!
BUT times will be (split by graduation year)
3:00p-4:30p: 2025/2026
5:00p-6:30p: 2024/2027/2028
**Recruiting seminar to be held (included for all showcase attendees) from 3-4p and 5-6p
Price per Player will be $139 *Schools committed will be listed below
More will be committing throughout December 2023
Schools will be attending virtually or in person based on dead period rules.
NO REFUNDS
REGISTRATION TO BE POSTED OCTOBER 1st
Schools listed below attended last year:
Abilene Christian
Angelo State
Arkansas
Arkansas State
Baylor
Bellarmine
Cal Baptist
Cisco College
Colorado
Creighton
Dallas Baptist
Dallas College - North Lake
Dayton
East Carolina
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Gonzaga
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Iowa State
Jarvis Christian
Kentucky
Lamar University
Liberty
LSU
Maryland
McNeese State
Memphis
Michigan State
Mississippi State
New Mexico
Northwestern State
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Christian
OLLU
Penn State
Purdue
Robert Morris
Seattle University
SFA
SMU
Southeastern Louisiana
St. Mary's
Stanford
Tarleton
TCU
Texas
Texas A&M Kingsville
Texas Lutheran
Texas State
Texas Women's University
Troy University
U of Lousianna Lafayette
ULM
University of Houston
University of San Diego
USC
UT Dallas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Texas A&M (DII Natl Champs)
2022 Countdown Medalists
Hosted by:
Venue
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
900 East Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
**All teams will play at least one day at the convention center. Force Sports Center (7218 N Loop 1604 E, SA, TX 78233) will also be used as a secondary site.
Schedule/Results
Parking Information
All parking for event can be found downtown at exterior convention lots. prices per day range from $10-$25 per vehicle per day. Self park lots and Valet parking at hotels will be more expensive.
Guest Wristbands
No Advanced Online Pre-Sale
Pre-sale IN-PERSON Wristband purchase available the day before the event @:
HBG Convention Center - Main Lobby
3pm-6pm
On-site purchase during two day event available as well 7a-9p both days.
Two-Day
CASH ONLY
Adults $30
Student $25
Senior $25
Daily
CASH ONLY
Adults $20
Student $15
Senior $15
Cash only, no credit cards accepted.
Kids age 5 and under are free.
Things to Do:
Shopping:
San Antonio Riverwalk
La Contera
Quarry
Theme Parks:
Sea World
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Schlitterbahn Waterpark (New Braunfels)
Points of Interest:
Alamo (historical mission)
San Antonio Zoo
Botanical Garden
Stay to Save Hotels
Stay to Save is a USAV policy that requires all teams and attendees to book their hotel rooms through the tournament specifically in order to compete in the tournament. The housing department of our tournament negotiates discounted rates at the best hotels in the area so that registered participants can attend the event for a low price. By booking a room through the tournament directly, you not only get the best deal on a hotel room, but you also help lower the costs of tournament fees for everyone.
Instructions for Booking a Room:
To reserve a room for the Countdown City Classic, you can access a list of hotels using the information provided below. You will find a list of hotels along with a link for an easy booking experience. If you have any issues or concerns you can contact the hotel directly using the contact information provided. You may also email Evan Case at evan@saforce.net if you have additional questions. You will be able to send out information to the parents at your club in order to have each of them book their rooms individually under their own name and credit card. Hotel reservations will open on October 1st, 2023. For reservations larger than 40 please contact Evan Case at evan@saforce.net
HOTELS:
Please note: hotels will have listed dates as check in the night before the event starts and check out on the second day of the event.
Hotels posted below (October 1st, 2023) and will open for the public to book through the below links at each hotel in Downtown San Antonio:
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Marriott Riverwalk
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889 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Marriott River Center
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101 Bowie St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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The Westin Riverwalk
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420 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Hilton Palacio Del Rio
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200 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 7820
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Menger Hotel
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204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
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La Quinta Inn and Suites
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303 Blum, San Antonio, Texas 78205
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Holiday Inn San Antonio River Walk
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217 N Saint Marys StSan AntonioTXUS78205
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Springhill Suites
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411 Bowie Street San Antonio, Texas 78205
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Fairfield Inn & Suites
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411 Bowie Street San Antonio, Texas 78205
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Hampton Inn
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414 Bowie Street San Antonio, Texas 78205 USA
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Fairfield by Marriott
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620 S Santa Rosa Ave, San Antonio, TX 78204
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Hilton Garden Inn SA Downtown
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408 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Exhibitors
Countdown City Classic Exhibitor Application will be posted here when available.
Why exhibit with us?
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We are one of the largest HBG Convention Center events!
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More than 340 teams participating
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Expectation of more than 12,000 patrons
Joining our Exhibitor Alley includes:
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Two exhibitor badges for tournament entry
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Vendor spaces will be filled on a 'first come, first serve' basis
How to Become an Exhibitor
For any questions regarding the vendor application process, please contact Jamie Blair (tournament director) at jamie@saforce.net
Below you will find a link with a PDF copy of our Exhibitor Application. If you are interested in becoming an Exhibitor at our THIRD annual Countdown City Classic on December 30/31, 2021, please fill out the form and scan a copy to jamie@saforce.net
TEAM CHECK IN
There will be no team check-in or rosters required. Team coaches will just need to stop by the team check in table and pick up coach credentials in the convention center lobby next to the spectator wristband purchase tables. This can be done during advance pre-sale of spectator wristbands or the first day of the event on the way to first match.
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December 28th, 2023 (night before event) HBG Convention Center FOYER
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3pm-6pm *Times & locations subject to change
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December 29th, 2023 HBG Convention Center FOYER
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7a-4p *Times & locations subject to change
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CONTACT
