January 18 - 20, 2025

MLK Seattle Kickoff

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)

Parking: On Olive Way between 9th and Boren, 1009 Olive Way

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)

Parking: On Olive Way between 9th and Boren, 1009 Olive Way

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.

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)

Parking: On Olive Way between 9th and Boren, 1009 Olive Way

If you can’t attend in-person, tune into the livestream of the tournament!

Recruiter Livestream

TOURNAMENT 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

Divisions

Division Ages Price Register
Girls 12U, 13U, 18U $775 REGISTER
Open 14U - 17U $775 REGISTER
Premier 14U - 17U $775 REGISTER

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