2021 WAVES
18 Open: Georgia International Convention Center AM
18 USA: Georgia International Convention Center AM & PM
18 American: Georgia International Convention Center PM
17 Open: Georgia International Convention Center AM
17 Power: Tsunami Center AM
16 Open: Georgia International Convention Center PM
16 Power: Tsunami Center PM
15 Open: Georgia International Convention Center AM & PM
14 Open: Suwanee Sports Academy PM
13 Open: Suwanee Sports Academy AM
12 Open: Suwanee Sports Academy AM
18’s Specific Information
Beast will, again, be a National Qualifier for the 18-Open, 18-USA and American divisions. Thus, for the 18s:
It is not necessary to be invited. If you want to attend, simply register using the link to the left. Registration opens October 1, 2020
It will be a three-day National Qualifier (Friday 2/19 to Sunday 2/21)
3 bids to the USAV National Championship tournament will be awarded in the 18 Open division; 3 bids will be awarded in 18 USA; and 1 in the 18 American
Per USAV guidelines, bids may not be awarded to a team lower than 8th place
For more information about National Qualifiers and the National Championship Tournament for 18’s division, please visit the TEAM USA website
17’s and Below Information (General)
Beast is a two-day invitational tournament for 17’s and below. Invitations have been extended and at this juncture the field is full. However, it is possible that a few registered teams may drop, so it is important to be on the wait list if you would like to come but are not currently registered. Contact briana@southernvolleyball.com in this event.
Beast has traditionally been able to attract most of the best teams from throughout the Southeast–from Louisiana, Memphis, D.C., Raleigh, Miami and every significant market in between. And owing to its National Qualifier status, we now attract clubs from all over the U.S.
Cost per Team
18’s 3-day National Qualifier: $795 per team.
17’s and below 2-Day: $495 per team
Recruiting
Last year we had nearly 200 college coaches scouting 14’s and above on GICC’s 28 courts. We ask that coaches stop by the registration desk, where they will be given a (free) wristband in exchange for their registering with us. The tournament is University Athlete-friendly.
Live Streaming of Event-BallerTV
Yes! We are partnering with Baller TV to provide TV coverage of this event. That means grandma and grandpa (and college coaches!) can watch from the comfort of their living rooms. Baller TV can be accessed through ballertv.com
Coaches Meeting
There will be no coaches meeting at this tournament. Rather, we welcome you to review the coaches packet. We’ll also have hard copies on hand to give to coaches upon check-in. This packet contains a detailed description of each division’s format, along with information that will be of use for all tournament participants and spectators.
Admissions
$15/day, $25 for a Sat./Sun. pass, or $35 for a 3-day pass.
Ages 3 and under will be admitted for free.
Tickets will be sold in-person, at each venue the weekend of the tournament. CREDIT CARDS ONLY!
Wrist Bands
All teams must check in in person to verify their roster and pick up wristbands for their team. Player and coach wristbands will be given to a Coach or Team Representative at check in.
Player wristbands are silicone and are removable so that they can take them off while playing. The only individuals given these wristbands are players and they are not for sale to the general public.
Coach wristbands are the same as spectator adult wristbands. They are plastic with a permanent snap. The only way to remove them once they are properly put on is to cut them off.
These wristbands must be worn all three days of the tournament and MUST BE WORN ON THE WRIST. Wristbands that are put on backpacks, purses, or bags will be rejected by security and may require you to purchase an additional wristband for entry. Lost wristbands are not replaced for free; a new wristband must be purchased in this situation.
Teams are given wristbands for every player and up to three coaches on every roster. Staff members who are displayed on multiple rosters will only be issued one wristband for the tournament. Team Representatives and Chaperones are not given wristbands.
Venues
Please note that Beast of the Southeast is a Stay and Play Tournament — both for the U18’s Qualifier as well as 17’s and under. We are using Team Travel Source housing company for all of reservations this year. See “Hotel Accommodations” section below.
15’s and older competing in the Open division will be playing at the Georgia International Convention Center (“GICC”), located near Atlanta’s airport — NOT to be confused with Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The GICC location will eliminate the need for college coaches or out-of-town teams to rent vans and cars, and will likewise knock an hour or more off each leg of the trip.
12', 13 and 14 Open Divisions will be competing at Suwanee Sports Academy. The venues are almost 50 miles apart so please book hotel rooms closest to your venue.
We’ve added 16 Power and 17 Power divisions this year to accommodate teams’ desire to play in this event. These divisions will compete at the Tsunami Volleyball facility, just a 10-minute drive from GICC.
18’s Qualifier (2/19-2/21) | GICC : 2000 Convention Center Pkwy, College Park, GA 30337
From South of Atlanta (via I-75):
Take I-75N towards Atlanta. Take I285W toward Montgomery/Domestic. Merge onto I-85N. Take Camp Creek Parkway exit 72 toward Air Cargo. Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy (go for .41m). Merge onto US-29 S (go for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (go .06m). Take 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse (go .12m). Arrive at destination.
From South of Atlanta (via I-85):
Take I-85N towards Atlanta. Exit GA 279 (go for .97m). Turn left onto Old National Hwy (go for .36m). Turn right onto Sullivan Rd. (go for .02m). Take 1st left onto W Point Ave (go for 1.56m) Turn left onto Lesley Dr. (go .03m). Take the first right onto Roosevelt Hwy (go .17m). Turn left onto Gateway Blvd (go .05m. Turn right onto Convention Center Concourse (go .12m). Arrive at your destination.
From North of Atlanta (via I-85)
Take I-85S towards Atlanta. Exit at Camp Creek Pkwy (exit 72). Merge onto Airport Blvd (.33m). Take the Camp Creek Parkway ramp (.3 m). Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy/GA-6 (.15m). Merge onto US-29s/GA-139/GA-14 (for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (for .06m). Take the 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse.
From I75 (North of Atlanta):
Take I-75 towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-85S towards Montgomery. Exit at Camp Creek Pkwy (exit 72). Merge onto Airport Blvd (.33m). Take the Camp Creek Parkway ramp (.3 m). Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy/GA-6 (.15m). Merge onto US-29s/GA-139/GA-14 (for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (for .06m). Take the 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse.
From East of Atlanta (via I-20):
Take I-20W towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-85S towards Montgomery. Exit at Camp Creek Pkwy (exit 72). Merge onto Airport Blvd (.33m). Take the Camp Creek Parkway ramp (.3 m). Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy/GA-6 (.15m). Merge onto US-29s/GA-139/GA-14 (for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (for .06m). Take the 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse.
From West of Atlanta (via I-20):
Take I-20E towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-85S towards Montgomery. Exit at Camp Creek Pkwy (exit 72). Merge onto Airport Blvd (.33m). Take the Camp Creek Parkway ramp (.3 m). Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy/GA-6 (.15m). Merge onto US-29s/GA-139/GA-14 (for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (for .06m). Take the 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse.
15/16/17 Invitational (2/20-2/21) | GICC : 2000 Convention Center Pkwy, College Park, GA 30337
From South of Atlanta (via I-75):
Take I-75N towards Atlanta. Take I285W toward Montgomery/Domestic. Merge onto I-85N. Take Camp Creek Parkway exit 72 toward Air Cargo. Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy (go for .41m). Merge onto US-29 S (go for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (go .06m). Take 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse (go .12m). Arrive at destination.
From South of Atlanta (via I-85):
Take I-85N towards Atlanta. Exit GA 279 (go for .97m). Turn left onto Old National Hwy (go for .36m). Turn right onto Sullivan Rd. (go for .02m). Take 1st left onto W Point Ave (go for 1.56m) Turn left onto Lesley Dr. (go .03m). Take the first right onto Roosevelt Hwy (go .17m). Turn left onto Gateway Blvd (go .05m. Turn right onto Convention Center Concourse (go .12m). Arrive at your destination.
From North of Atlanta (via I-85)
Take I-85S towards Atlanta. Exit at Camp Creek Pkwy (exit 72). Merge onto Airport Blvd (.33m). Take the Camp Creek Parkway ramp (.3 m). Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy/GA-6 (.15m). Merge onto US-29s/GA-139/GA-14 (for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (for .06m). Take the 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse.
From I75 (North of Atlanta):
Take I-75 towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-85S towards Montgomery. Exit at Camp Creek Pkwy (exit 72). Merge onto Airport Blvd (.33m). Take the Camp Creek Parkway ramp (.3 m). Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy/GA-6 (.15m). Merge onto US-29s/GA-139/GA-14 (for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (for .06m). Take the 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse.
From East of Atlanta (via I-20):
Take I-20W towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-85S towards Montgomery. Exit at Camp Creek Pkwy (exit 72). Merge onto Airport Blvd (.33m). Take the Camp Creek Parkway ramp (.3 m). Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy/GA-6 (.15m). Merge onto US-29s/GA-139/GA-14 (for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (for .06m). Take the 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse.
From West of Atlanta (via I-20):
Take I-20E towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-85S towards Montgomery. Exit at Camp Creek Pkwy (exit 72). Merge onto Airport Blvd (.33m). Take the Camp Creek Parkway ramp (.3 m). Merge onto Camp Creek Pkwy/GA-6 (.15m). Merge onto US-29s/GA-139/GA-14 (for .56m). Turn right onto Gateway Blvd. (for .06m). Take the 1st right onto Convention Center Concourse.
16/17 Power Division | Tsunami Center: 5163 Old Dixie Hwy, Suite 100; Forest Park, GA
From South of Atlanta (via I-75):
Take I-75N towards Atlanta. Merge onto Old Dixie Hwy via Exit 235 (go for 2.23m). Arrive at destination.
From South of Atlanta (via I-85):
Take I-85N towards Atlanta. Merge onto I285E toward Macon. Take US 19 via exit 58 toward Forest Park. Keep right to take the I285E ramp toward Forest Park. Keep right to take the US 19 ramp toward Forest Park. Turn left onto Old Dixie Hwy (go for 1.26m). Arrive at destination.
From North of Atlanta (via I-85)
Take I-85S towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-285 E via Exit 95A toward Macon (go for 23.27m). Take Exit 58 toward Macon (go for .43m). Keep right to take US 41 ramp toward Hapeville (go for .29m). Keep left to take ramp toward Forest Park (go for .02mi). Turn left onto Old Dixie Hwy (go for 1.44mi). Arrive at destination.
From North of Atlanta (via I-75).
Take I-75 towards Atlanta. Take the GA 166/Langford Pkwy exit, exit 243, toward East Point (go for .22mi). Keep left at the fork (go .32 mi). Keep left at the fork (go .38mi). Keep right at the fork (go .51mi). Merge onto I-75S toward International Macon/Air Cargo (go for 1.79mi). Take US 19S, exit 239 (go .47mi). Turn left onto N central Ave (go 3.06mi). Arrive at your destination.
From East of Atlanta (via I-20):
Take I-20W towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-285 S via Exit 67A toward Macon (go for 10.16m). Take Exit 58 toward Macon (go for .43m). Keep right to take US 41 ramp toward Hapeville (go for .29m. Keep left to take ramp toward Forest Park (go for .02mi). Turn left onto Old Dixie Hwy (go for 1.44mi). Arrive at destination.
From West of Atlanta (via I-20):
Take I-20E towards Atlanta. Merge onto I-85S towards Montgomery. Merge to take I-75S toward Macon. Merge onto Forest Pkwy via Exit 237 toward Forest Park. Turn right onto Old Dixie Hwy (go for .42 mi). Arrive at destination.
12’s, 13’s, and 14’s Divisions | SUWANEE SPORTS ACADEMY: 3640 Burnette Rd. Suwanee, GA 30024
From South of Atlanta (via I-75):
Take I-75N towards Atlanta. Take I-285E towards Augusta/Greenville. Take I-85N towards Greenville. Exit at GA 317N (Exit 111). Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwannee Rd/GA-317 (for .9m). Turn left on Satellite Blvd (go for 1m). Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Rd. (for .73m). Turn left onto Burnette Rd. (for .12m). Arrive at your destination.
From South of Atlanta (via I-85):
Take I-85N towards Atlanta (continue toward Greenville). Exit at GA 317N (Exit 111). Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwannee Rd/GA-317 (for .9m). Turn left on Satellite Blvd (go for 1m). Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Rd. (for .73m). Turn left onto Burnette Rd. (for .12m). Arrive at your destination.
From North of Atlanta (via I-85)
Take I-85S towards Atlanta. Exit at GA 317N (Exit 111). Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwannee Rd/GA-317 (for .9m). Turn left on Satellite Blvd (go for 1m). Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Rd. (for .73m). Turn left onto Burnette Rd. (for .12m). Arrive at your destination.
From North of Atlanta (via I-75):
Take I-75S towards Atlanta. Take I-285E towards Augusta. Take I-85N towards Greenville. Exit at GA 317N (Exit 111). Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwannee Rd/GA-317 (for .9m). Turn left on Satellite Blvd (go for 1m). Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Rd. (for .73m). Turn left onto Burnette Rd. (for .12m). Arrive at your destination.
From East of Atlanta (via I-20):
Take I-20W towards Atlanta. Take I-285N towards Chattanooga/Greenville. Take I-85N towards Greenville. Exit at GA 317N (Exit 111). Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwannee Rd/GA-317 (for .9m). Turn left on Satellite Blvd (go for 1m). Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Rd. (for .73m). Turn left onto Burnette Rd. (for .12m). Arrive at your destination.
From West of Atlanta (via I-20):
Take I-20E towards Alanta. Take I-85N towards Greenville. Exit at GA 317N (Exit 111). Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwannee Rd/GA-317 (for .9m). Turn left on Satellite Blvd (go for 1m). Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Rd. (for .73m). Turn left onto Burnette Rd. (for .12m). Arrive at your destination.
Hotel Accommodations
This is a Stay and Play event. We will be using Team Travel Source again this season to handle all hotel reservations.
Hotel Registration open date; Tuesday, October 27
12noon for group blocks, 3pm for individual reservations
. Click the link below to directly make reservations for hotels.