MLK Seattle Kickoff
January 18 – 20, 2025
**The Open level division (13s – 17s) winners of MLK Seattle Kickoff will receive a bid to Summer NIT in Mesa, AZ on June 7-10, 2025!
DETAILS FOR CLUB DIRECTORS & COACHES
LOCATIONS:
Seattle Convention Center – Arch Building AND Summit Building
Arch Building: Courts 1 – 24
705 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
Arch Building Ground Level map (how to best get to courts)
Arch Building 4th Floor tournament map (spectator entrance, team check-in location, team camping, court layout, and more)
Parking: On 8th Avenue between Pike & Seneca Streets; 1400 8th Avenue
Summit Building: Courts 25 – 29
900 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
Summit Building 1st Floor map (how to best get to courts)
Summit Building EX Hall tournament map (Escalator access points, team camping, court layout, and more)
AM Wave (8:00 AM):
- 18 Girls
- 17 Open
- 17 Premier
- 16 Premier
- 14 Open
- 12 Girls
PM Wave (3:00 PM):
- 16 Open
- 15 Open
- 15 Premier
- 14 Premier
- 13 Girls
*These times are tentative. In the event the schedule requires an adjustment, these start times could change.
Courts:
- Arch: Courts 1 – 25
- Summit: Courts 26 – 29
**The Open level division (13s – 17s) winners of MLK Seattle Kickoff will receive a bid to Summer NIT in Mesa, AZ on June 7-10, 2025!
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 online using our new payment platform this year, Player First.
- You will receive a confirmation e-mail from AES, but also within an hour of registering for the event, you will receive one from Player First. The confirmation from Player First will contain a link that will allow you to log-in and pay online.
Checks made payable to 3STEP Sports, LLC and sent to:
3Step Sports
PO Box 458
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
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. Pacific Northwest Power Series 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 over $200 on a Fort Lauderdale rental car over MLK weekend.
Roster submission deadline: 1/15/25
Rosters must be submitted on AES and tournament entry fees paid prior to acceptance.
Roster Disclaimer
The undersigned Coach or Club Director signing this roster warrants that the roster is accurate.
Spectator Details
Venue
LOCATIONS:
Seattle Convention Center – Arch Building AND Summit Building
Arch Building: Courts 1 – 24
705 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
Arch Building Ground Level map (how to best get to courts)
Arch Building 4th Floor tournament map (spectator entrance, team check-in location, team camping, court layout, and more)
Parking: On 8th Avenue between Pike & Seneca Streets; 1400 8th Avenue
Summit Building: Courts 25 – 29
900 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
Summit Building 1st Floor map (how to best get to courts)
Summit Building EX Hall tournament map (Escalator access points, team camping, court layout, and more)
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.
- Tickets are needed for anyone over 10 years old.
- ALL spectators will be required to present a QR code that will be scanned upon entry.
- Once tickets are scanned, spectators will receive a wristband that must be worn throughout the day/weekend.
- Please send any ticket refund requests to Tickets@topcourtevents.com.
- Tickets that have been scanned onsite are not eligible for refunds.
Livestream
Details for College Coaches
LOCATIONS:
Seattle Convention Center – Arch Building AND Summit Building
Arch Building: Courts 1 – 24
705 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101
Arch Building Ground Level map (how to best get to courts)
Arch Building 4th Floor tournament map (spectator entrance, team check-in location, team camping, court layout, and more)
Parking: On 8th Avenue between Pike & Seneca Streets; 1400 8th Avenue
Summit Building: Courts 25 – 29
900 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
Summit Building 1st Floor map (how to best get to courts)
Summit Building EX Hall tournament map (Escalator access points, team camping, court layout, and more)
If you can’t attend in-person, tune into the livestream of the tournament!
Recruiter LivestreamTOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Deadlines
Registration
TBD
Roster
1/15/25
Withdraw w/o Penalty
TBD
VIST SEATTLE
Find restaurants, things to do, transportation, and tournament-specific deals in the area at https://visitseattle.org/site/mlkseattlekickoff2025