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Everything you need to know for a successful trip to the NorCal Cup volleyball tournament!

Spectator Entry Checklist

Covers your entry for both days of the NorCal Cup tournament. After purchase, spectators will receive a QR code texted and emailed to their phone. You will show this QR code for scanning along with a valid ID to our entry staff.

$50 Weekend Pass

Covers your entry for ONE day of the NorCal Cup tournament. After purchase, spectators will receive a QR code texted and emailed to their phone. You will show this QR code for scanning along with a valid ID to our entry staff.

$30 Daily Pass

Step 1: Purchase Your Ticket

Step 2: Head to the convention center

There are 3 entrances to the convention center. The main entrance (more metal detector lanes) is on San Carlos Street.

NorCal Cup will take place at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center Halls 1/2/3.

Address: 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113

Tournament Location

Parking

There is convenient parking attached to the convention center as well as daily $10 parking lots across the street on San Carlos and Almaden Blvd

Three Entrances

San Carlos St (main entrance):

  • 3 metal detectors

Almaden Blvd (Hilton):

  • 2 metal detector lanes

S Market St (Marriott):

  • 2 metal detectors

Step 3: Pass through security

We know the metal detectors create a slower check-in process, we appreciate your patience as we make the event as safe as possible

NorCal Cup is a two-day tournament with competition taking place on June 1st-2nd.

There are also two clinics being held on May 30th and 31st in advance of the event.

Schedule

Saturday Waves

AM Wave (8:00 or 8:30 am start): 16-under and 12-under divisions

PM Wave (1:00 or 3:00 pm start): Open and 14-under divisions

Match Schedule

All teams will play a minimum of 5 matches. Tournament schedule will be released on or before Wednesday 5/29.

Clinics

May 30th:

5:00 pm -- Kawika Shoji Elite Setters

7:00 pm -- Stanford UCSC clinic

May 31st:

5:30 pm -- Kawika Shoji Offense Clinic

All Star Game

7:00 pm on Saturday June 1st we will host the annual Bay Area High School All Star Game. Learn more about the event here!

Championship Sunday

Teams will play a minimum of two matches on Sunday. Start times will range from 8:00 am - 10:00 am and final matches will start no later than 4:00 pm.

Coaches After Party

Sunday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm we will be hosting a coaches after party at Strike Brewing Company in San Jose!

What if I need to leave and comeback?

Not a problem! Simply show your ticket and valid government ID and you can come and go as you please!

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All athletes and spectators will need to go through metal detectors and bag checks

Have your ticket and ID ready

Check 1: Prohibited Items

Security staff will be checking to ensure that no prohibited items are brought in:

  • Weapons

  • Noise makers

  • Outside food & drink (water ok)

  • Chairs, tables, tents

  • Coolers

Check 2: Spectator & Coaches Admissions Ticket

Once you pass through the metal detectors, you will be greeted by convention center staff who will:

  1. Scan your ticket

  2. Verify your government ID matches the ticket

**Athletes can enter without a pass when in uniform

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