What you need to know
When: Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31
Schedule: It will be available on AES.
Waves: Morning (8 a.m.) — 14s, 15s, 17s
Afternoon (2:30 p.m.) — 10s, 12s, 13s, 16s, 18s, all boys
Rosters: Teams can only compete if they have a completed AES Block Party roster printed out to present to the officials at each match. There are NO exceptions. There is no pre-tournament check-in or meeting. Club directors and coaches are responsible for this. We will not be able to assist with this on site, so please get your rosters completed and have printed copies with you for each match.
Where:
— Raising Cane’s River Center (275 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802). Parking is available on event by event basis on River Road. All teams will play at least one day in the Raising Canes River Center. Parking is also available in the parking garages located on St. Louis Boulevard (There is a fee to park in these garages for most events).
— LSU Rec Center (102 Student Recreation Complex
Baton Rouge, LA 70803). Park behind the URec and enter the back door. We are playing on three courts to the right as you enter. You will not be allowed in the front (main entrance) and will have to walk around to go in and take advantage of the Smoothie King in the front lobby.
— St. Joseph’s Academy (3015 Broussard St., Baton Rouge, LA 70808).
There are two gyms at SJA. The Activity Center is on the left facing Broussard, and will be called SJA1, while the new gym, which we will refer to as SJA2, is on the right facing Parker Street.
***River Center Saturday night: There is a concert in the main arena of the River Center. It will make for congestion but shouldn’t affect our tournament, because you will have already parked your car.***
Admission: $10 for adults, $1 for 12-and-under, cash, Visa, MC, Amex or Discover. There are no pre-sales. Parents, chaperones, and team representatives must pay admission. Players and rostered coaches do not pay.
Trainers: We will have them at each playing site. If you know you need to be taped bring your own tape and pre-wrap.
Food Trucks: They will be across the street from the River Center at various times Saturday and Sunday. Among the trucks that will be on hand are Rouge A Roux’s and the menu will include their signature burger, pulled pork sandwiches, and Louisiana crab cake sandwiches; Layla’s Barbecue and Lagniappe; and Geaux Cuban, which serves Cuban sandwiches and more.
Concessions: The River Center will have many offerings. There is a Smoothie King at the LSU URec. There will be no concessions at St. Joseph’s Academy and NO food will be allowed inside.
Cool Stuff: Lucky Dog, a USA Volleyball apparel provider, will have a volleymall in the lobby of the River Center. Lucky Dog will have official Baton Rouge Block Party T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts, and all sorts of volleyball accessories, in addition to Adidas USA Volleyball wear and Mizuno apparel.
Chairs: Chairs will be provided at all venues. Personal chairs will be allowed at LSU only.
Parking: Free at SJA and LSU. Mostly free in downtown Baton Rouge.
Girls Age Groups: 10s, 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s
Boys Age Groups:14s, 16s, 18s
Registration: AES (Closed)
Hotels: See below.
Questions: email Lee at [email protected] or call Lee at (225)802-2133.
2019 Baton Rouge Block Party Hotels
SpringHill Suites Baton Rouge South
7979 Essen Park Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 766-5252
Reservations must be made by Friday, March 8, to get this special rate.
Rate: $89/night plus taxes, breakfast included
Click here to reserve your rooms.
You can also call the hotel and ask for the Baton Rouge Block Party rate.
Courtyard Baton Rouge Downtown
260 Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: (225) 831-4646
Reservations must be made by Friday, March 8, to get this special rate.
Rate: $99/night plus taxes, breakfast included
Note: 2 blocks from the River Center
Click here to reserve your rooms.
You can also call the hotel and ask for the Baton Rouge Block Party rate.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Baton Rouge South
7959 Essen Park, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-766-9493
Reservations must be made by Friday, March 8, to get this special rate.
Rate: $89/night plus taxes, breakfast included
Click here to reserve your rooms.
You can also call the hotel and ask for the Baton Rouge Block Party rate.
Courtyard Baton Rouge Acadian Centre/LSU Area
2421 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 924.6400
Rate: $89/night plus taxes
Reservations must be made by Friday, March 8, to get this special rate.
Click here to reserve your rooms.
You can also call the hotel and ask for the Baton Rouge Block Party rate.
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: (225) 344-5866
Reservations must be made by Friday, March 8, to get this special rate.
Rate: $127/night plus taxes, includes hot buffet breakfast for up to 4 people per room
Note: Two blocks from the River Center
Click here to reserve your rooms.
You can also call the hotel and ask for the Baton Rouge Block Party rate.
Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge – I-10 East
11271 Reiger Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 751-4600
Rate: $119/night plus taxes, breakfast included
Click here to reserve your rooms.
You can also call the hotel and ask for the Baton Rouge Block Party rate.
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge College Drive I-10
4848 Constitution Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 448-2030
Rate: $99/night plus tax
Click here to reserve your rooms. Note that you have to change the dates when you make the reservation.
You can also call the hotel and ask for the Baton Rouge Block Party rate.
When: Saturday, January 19, and Sunday, January 20, 2019
Where: Morial New Orleans Convention Center
Halls C & D
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
and
The Health Club by Hilton
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
Admission: $10 for adults, $1 for 12-and-under, cash, Visa, MC, Amex or Discover. There are no pre-sales. Parents, chaperones, and team representatives must pay admission. Players and rostered coaches do not pay.
Parking and directions: Click on this link. The best rates are in the MNOCC lots across from Hall H between Calliope and Henderson.
Registration: Closed.
Wave Times (Saturday Only): Morning — 8 a.m., Afternoon — 2:30 p.m.
Morning — 10s, 16s, 17s
Afternoon — 12s, 13s, 18s
14s & 15s — Both morning and afternoon
Schedule: The official schedule will be posted at advancedeventsystems.com. The schedule is always subject to change.
Rosters: Teams can only compete if they have a completed AES Blastoff roster printed out to present to the officials at each match. There are NO exceptions. There is no pre-tournament check-in or meeting. Club directors and coaches are responsible for this. We will not be able to assist with this on site, so please get your rosters completed and have printed copies with you for each match.
Hotels: Click here for Blastoff preferred properties.
T-shirts: Every player, coach and team rep gets a free T-shirt from the Louisiana Governor’s Games. T-shirts may be picked up in the Convention Center at any point during the weekend. You must present a roster when picking up so we can be sure you get the accurate number of T-shirts.
Not allowed: Outside food, coolers, tables, chairs or audio speakers. That includes phones on speaker, bluetooth speakers and portable speakers.
Chairs: There is limited seating at the Hilton. You may bring your own folding chairs to the Hilton. CHAIRS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CONVENTION CENTER.
Trophies and Medals: Age-group champions and runners up should report to the awards/photo area immediately after their respective title matches.
Lost and Found: We will do our best to keep what pops up at the championship desk.
50-50: Volleyball Baton Rouge will again be conducting its annual 50-50 fundraiser. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The sole winner gets half the pot.
Vendors: Fine Designs T-shirts and apparel, Harbor Photography team shots
Hotels: Click here for Blastoff preferred properties.
T-shirts: Every player, coach and team rep gets a free T-shirt from the Louisiana Governor’s Games. T-shirts may be picked up in the Convention Center at any point during the weekend. You must present a roster when picking up so we can be sure you get the accurate number of T-shirts.
Not allowed: Outside food, coolers, tables, chairs or audio speakers. That includes phones on speaker, bluetooth speakers and portable speakers.
Chairs: There is limited seating at the Hilton. You may bring your own folding chairs to the Hilton. CHAIRS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CONVENTION CENTER.
Trophies and Medals: Age-group champions and runners up should report to the awards/photo area immediately after their respective title matches.
Lost and Found: We will do our best to keep what pops up at the championship desk.
50-50: Volleyball Baton Rouge will again be conducting its annual 50-50 fundraiser. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The sole winner gets half the pot.
Vendors: Fine Designs T-shirts and apparel, Harbor Photography team shots
Questions: email Lee at [email protected] or call Lee at (225)-802-2133.
Download the AES Xpress App for all scheduling information!
2018 Blastoff! Winners and runners-up
Winner: NOLA Mary 10
Runner-up: NOLA Payton/Macie 10
Winner: Cajun Elite 12 National
Runner-up: AJ 12s Fury
Winner: NOLA Kasey 13
Runner-up: WD Nationals 13 Adidas
Winner: NOLA Lauren 14
Runner-up: Asics Louisiana 14
Winner: NOLA Julie 15
Runner-up: Katy VBA 15 Black
Winner: NOLA Dana 16
Runner-up: Houman Elite 16
Winner: Ignite 17 Adidas
Runner-up: Mobile Storm 17 Elite Black
Winner: Mobile Storm 18 Black
Runner-up: Asics Louisiana 18
2015 Blastoff video
