UW-Whitewater SAO Annual Volleyball Tournament 2026

🏐 Join Us for the Annual Volleyball Tournament!

Hosted by the Southeast Asian Organization (SAO), we are excited to bring you another year of competitive volleyball! Your feedback is invaluable, and we strive to host a tournament that is organized, fair, and enjoyable for all.

📍 Venue: Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center
📌 2510 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI 53545
🕗 Time: Starts at 8:00 AM, targeting a finish by 7–8 PM (earlier if possible)

💵 Entry Fees:

• Team Entry Fee: $250
• Security Deposit: $100 (Refundable)
  ⚠️ Note: Both the Team Entry Fee and Security Deposit must be paid to complete registration.

🏆 Prizes for Each Division:
🥇 $1,000 + Trophy + Free Registration Next Year
🥈 Trophy

🧩 Tournament Format:

• 16 Men’s & 16 Women’s Teams
• Minimum 4 Matches Guaranteed
• Pool Play followed by Single-Elimination Playoffs
• Playoffs: Best 2 out of 3

📆 Important Dates:
🗓️ Register & pay by March 13th
💸 Last day for full refund: March 20th
🎥 Live Pool Drawing: March 30th

🏐 Rules Highlights:

• Played under Hmong Volleyball rules
• Rally scoring
• Maximum of 2 non-Asian players on the court

📩 How to Register:
Send an email to SAO@uww.edu with the following details:

• Team Captain Name
• Contact Info (Phone Number & Email)
• Team Name
• Full Team Roster

💳 Payment Information:
Payment options are available via Venmo or Cash App:

• Cash App: $Ashenewa2069
• Venmo: @ashenewa2069
  ➡️ Include your TEAM NAME in the payment description.

❗ Please note, if your team does not show up, both the Entry Fee and Security Deposit are non-refundable. After March 20th, the entry fee becomes non-refundable.

💬 We look forward to seeing everyone come together for this fantastic event! Stay tuned for updates regarding rules and bracket format. If you have any questions, feel free to comment, and we’ll respond as best as we can.
📌 Spots are limited — First Come, First Served!

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