2026 Can Am Classic Dates:

May 2nd-3rd, 2026

Start times are posted below.  This is a late April event so many things will be changing with adds and drops.  We also did need to use the UWMSC facility for a few divisions.  The address can be found on www.capitolsportscenter.comunder locations.  All teams will be at the Huntington Place Center for a minimum of 1 day and most will be there both days.    Team placement can be found on AES under the club director function or for parents under the schedule posted on the website and under teams.

8 AM

230 PM
 

Check-In

Required pre-tournament check-in will take place at the Huntington Place Convention Center from 3:00-9:00 PM the day before play begins.   All teams MUST be checked in before playing.

1. Please be aware that pools with 3 way ties WILL have playoffs immediately following pool play on the same court. These playoff games will be 1 set to 15. Teams who are not present at the court could be subject to a forfeit of the playoff. This will only be for teams that could get eliminated from Gold.  Exact playoffs will be determined and sent to the court for play.
2. All results will be posted on AES. There is an app or you can check it on the phone. We will also have a result kiosk near the tournament desks and pro shop.
3. Doors will open at 7 AM. Players will get in for free, but coaches will need an arm band. Any coach who loses their arm band will need to purchase one. We will not be replacing lost arm bands.  Please be sure that you have accounted for all coaches on the roster before you leave check in.  Bands will NOT be passed out to coaches after check in.
4. Coolers, outside food, MUSIC AMPLIFIERS or SPEAKERS, unapproved signage, and outside chairs are not permitted in the building. Please make sure that your families are aware of this rule.  Security could confiscate any of the above.
5. Ball handling is only allowed on the courts. No ball handling will be allowed on the concrete.
6. Trainers are available in the middle of the convention center, close to the tournament desk.
7. We are still looking for singers for the national anthem, so please let me know if you are interested.

Roster Requirements

Roster deadline is April 29th, 2026 at 12:00pm!  The earlier you get your rosters done, the easier it is to fix any issues that may arise. Rosters will be closed online by Wednesday, April 29th. 

This year's Can-Am Classic will be using Advanced Event Systems for its registration process. AES will be the website that is the choice of USA JNC Girls Championship, National Qualifiers, Regional’s, and many other events throughout the country.

1. Go to Advanced Event Systems to register your team and club.
2. Click on Create Account if you are a new user. If you already have a username and password, skip to step 4.
3. Next, fill out the Club Director info, creating a username and password and making sure to keep your username and password in an accessible spot for future use.
4. Enter your username and password and login.
5. Once logged in, add players & staff by clicking on the appropriate link.
6. Click Teams – add teams
7. Enter events – you will build your roster after you select the event, division(s) per team – then click BUILD ROSTER.
8. Click on continue.
9. Check the entry form box and click print entry form.
10. Print form, sign, and send in with check or credit card information to Capitol Sports Center, 1915 Gladden Road, Plainfield, IN 46168 or pay online.
11. Make sure that rosters for each team gets updated by the roster deadline date!

The Capitol Sports Center staff will send out broadcast emails to inform you of other information and steps as they come available.

Entry fees must be received with completed entry form to be accepted into the tournament by 4/22/2026.  Rosters need to be submitted online by the roster deadline 4/29/2026.

Coaches / Parents / Spectators –

• Tournament held in Detroit, MI
• Paid referees on all matches
• Guaranteed 5 to 6 matches
• Entry Fee: $550 (10s-18s) | Pay Online
• Entry Deadline: April 22nd, 2026
• Teams must have an AES generated roster. Please contact Mollie Heidenreich at ccvbc@capitolsportscenter.com if you have any questions.
• Medals for division winners will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
• Expecting teams from MI, OH, IN & Canada
• Contact: Scott McQueen - smcqueen@capitolsportscenter.com

The Can Am Classic this year is happy to announce its implementation of the Stay to Play and Save policy. Although, this policy has been highly controversial in the volleyball community, it has become necessary to help combat hotels driving prices higher and higher. Over the years, we have had anywhere between 80 and 90 percent of our participants using rooms from the AES list. Unfortunately, as our tournament has grown, rates for downtown hotels have risen to astronomical prices. The best defense we have against these high prices, is to go to the Stay to Play and Save Policy.

What does this mean for you?

In order to participate in the Can-Am Classic, each out-of-town team must get rooms from the AES Approved hotel block, unless that team is located within 60 miles of Huntington Place. There are two easy ways to do this:

1. Call us at 1-800-476-0060 (or 317-839-5222 ext 118 if calling from Canada) and we will help you with our personable and helpful staff led by Sam, our housing director.
2. Go online  to https://app.eventconnect.io/events/32224/hotels?nav=hidden
   • Click on the appropriate hotel.
   • Click on club/team/parents – book here
   • Select state and check box of appropriate club, and then appropriate teams.
   • Continue making reservation. It WILL be important that each room in the block attribute their room to the appropriate team.

Housing will open on Tuesday, September 2nd at 9 AM Eastern standard time. To be put on a preliminary booking list please email Smiller@capitolsportscenter.com

  You will be able to go online and book on www.advancedeventsystems.com or call us at 800-476-0060 ext. 118.  Please be patient as our call volume is expected to be high.  Please leave us a voicemail or send an e-mail for assistance and we will respond at our earliest convenience. 

Teams can make room blocks or make individual reservations, it is up to what each club’s preference is and what is the easiest process for those groups. We are here to help and to make this process as easy as possible.

How does Stay to Play and Save benefit you?

1. Hotel Prices First and foremost, hotel prices have been driven down. We have seen dramatic decreases for our downtown hotels as well.
2. Practice Balls
   The ability to leave practice balls at home allows for great savings. Teams that are flying in pay as much as $50-$100 to bring practice balls. We will now be able to have balls available for check out at the tournament desk. Two forms of ID will need to be left in order to take advantage of this benefit, but will be returned when the balls are returned. Please register before by emailing Scott McQueen at smcqueen@capitolsportscenter.com to take advantage of this savings. If you do not pre-register, it will be based on availability.
3. Coupons and discounts at local restaurants and shopping attractions
   With an increased commitment to the city and its hotels, we have been able to receive more opportunities for savings at various shops, restaurants, and local attractions that before would not have been available.

Looking for fun things to do while in Detroit for the Can Am Classic!? Click the link to check out what Visit Detroit has to offer! 

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• May 1st from TBD
• Huntington Place (COBO) - 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48422
• Open to any 8th grade and High School age Female player.
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