This new tournament is going to rock!
When: March 30-31, 2019
Where: Raising Cane’s River Center, LSU Rec Center, and St. Joseph’s Academy. All teams will play at least one day in the Raising Canes River Center.
Entry Fee: $375 (Girls), $335 (Boys)
Age Groups: 10s, 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s
Boy’s Age Groups:14s, 16s, 18s
Registration: AES (begins October 1)
Hotels: See below.
Questions: email Lee at [email protected] or call Lee at (225)-802-2133.
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.
Chairs: Chairs will be provided at all venue. Personal chairs will not be allowed at any venue.
Parking: Free at SJA and LSU. Mostly free in downtown Baton Rouge.
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
