MLK Invitational
January 18 – 20, 2025
Kickoff the season at the first stop on our Top Court National Event Series! With top tier clubs from around the country and a wide range of ages and divisions, you’re sure to find a perfect fit for every team in your club.
1/17/25 MLK Invitational COLLEGE SHOWCASE
See detailsDETAILS FOR CLUB DIRECTORS & COACHES
LOCATION:
Orange County Convention Center – North Concourse (Hall B)
9400 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Waves:
AM Wave:
-
12 Club
-
12 Open
-
14 Club
-
14 Open
-
14 Premier
-
16 Club
-
16 Open
-
16 Premier
-
18 Club
-
18 Open
-
18 Premier
PM Wave:
-
13 Club
-
13 Open
-
15 Club
-
15 Open
-
15 Premier
-
17 Club
-
17 Open
-
17 Premier
Team schedules will be posted closer to the tournament!
Roster Submission Deadline: 1/16/25 @ 8:00 PM ET
Rostered team members are not required to have a membership with an organization. All coaches and staff must have accurate contact information. Players must have correct jersey numbers, birthdates, and graduation years to be added to a roster.
Requirements:
- Minimum: 6 Players / 1 coach
- Maximum: 15 players / 4 coaches
If teams withdraw after registering, they can choose to keep their registration as a 3STEP Volleyball Event full credit, or move forward with the refund policy.
REFUND POLICY
- Payment is due the 1st of the month prior to the event month. (December 1st)
- Refund policy will remain the same:
- Teams must withdraw 7 weeks before the event for a full refund.
- Teams that withdraw after 7 weeks, but prior to 4 weeks of the event will receive a 50% refund.
- Teams that withdraw within 4 weeks of the event will not be eligible for a refund.
Refunds will be issued after the event, no later than the end of the 2024-25 event season.
For questions about a refund or to withdraw a team, reach out to info@topcourtevents.com.
Payment due no later than Friday, December 1st, 2024.
Entry Fees can be paid for by mailing a check OR paying online in AES.
Checks made payable to 3STEP Sports, LLC and sent to:
3Step Sports
PO Box 411927
Boston, MA 02241-1927
NOTE: Payment does not guarantee acceptance. Teams are accepted based on order of payment received and room in the event. If the division is full by the payment deadline, the team(s) will be waitlisted until a space opens. If a space does not open, the waitlisted team(s) will be refunded.
STAY-TO-SAVE HOUSING
This year, we are partnering with Team Travel Source for team hotel accommodations. Top Court booking links will be available here.
Program participation allows us to secure the highest quality rooms at the best possible group pricing.
DISCOUNT CAR RENTAL PROGRAM
Make sure you save on your rental car with our 3STEP Sports Discount Program for Enterprise and National bookings. As an example, see how you can save on a rental car in a given tournament weekend.
Spectator Details
Venue
LOCATION
Orange County Convention Center North Concourse (Hall B)
9400 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Parking:
- Parking cost is $20 + tax per day
- The OCCC is now cashless and accepts Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Here’s a parking map for the Convention Center: https://view.publitas.com/orange-county-convention-center/parking-map/page/1. You should park in the RED lot (North Building Lot).
Venue rules:
- Ball Handling is NOT allowed outside of the playing facilities. Teams may warm on empty courts inside the facility. No ball handling will be allowed in the lobby of the convention center.
- Coolers and outside food and drink are NOT ALLOWED in the facility.
- Only water and sports drinks may be brought inside the facility
- NO outside chairs allowed; seating will be provided at all courts
Spectator tickets
Purchase spectator tickets here
Make sure to purchase by Friday 1/17, as that’s the last day for discounted, pre-sold tickets! Prices will rise $5 on Saturday.
- ALL spectators will be required to present a QR code that will be scanned upon entry (children under the age of 10 are free).
- Once tickets are scanned, spectators will receive a wristband that must be worn throughout the day/weekend.
- Security will be checking for wristbands upon entry.
- Please send any ticket refund requests to Tickets@topcourtevents.com.
- Tickets that have been scanned onsite are not eligible for refunds.
Spectator livestream
Details for College Coaches
LOCATION
Orange County Convention Center North Concourse (Hall B)
9400 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Parking:
- Parking cost is $20 + tax per day
- The OCCC is now cashless and accepts Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Here’s a parking map for the Convention Center: https://view.publitas.com/orange-county-convention-center/parking-map/page/1. You should park in the RED lot (North Building Lot).
Venue rules:
- Ball Handling is NOT allowed outside of the playing facilities. Teams may warm on empty courts inside the facility. No ball handling will be allowed in the lobby of the convention center.
- Coolers and outside food and drink are NOT ALLOWED in the facility.
- Only water and sports drinks may be brought inside the facility
- NO outside chairs allowed; seating will be provided at all courts
Deadlines
Registration
TBD
Roster
1/16/25
Withdraw w/o Penalty
TBD
Tournament Information
DISCOUNTED TICKETS- UP TO 50% OFF UNIVERSAL ORLANDO!
Discounted Universal Ticket Order Form
We are very excited to announce we have teamed up with Universal Orlando to individually offer all players & families heavily discounted Universal tickets up to 50% off online & gate prices! Parents & coaches may also take advantage of these youth rates (mark as chaperone).
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ attractions can be found in both Universal Studios Florida & Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Tickets have a ten-day validity window surrounding your selected arrival. The attached Ticket Order Form must be completed on a laptop/desktop.
Due to heavy ticket demand, it is strongly suggested you submit your ticket requests ASAP. Max deadline to submit is 1 week prior to park arrival.
Questions? Contact Zachary.Pleeter@UniversalOrlando.com or call 407.883.9837.
