Nona Volleyball Academy - 2026 NIKE First in Show

STAY AND PLAY

2026 NIKE First in Show

All Divisions are guaranteed at least 7 matches over the 3 event days except for 10 and 11 Club who play Saturday to Sunday and are guaranteed 5. This is a Stay and Play event. Teams located more than 60 miles from Ocala must secure at least 12 hotel room-nights through THS in order to be accepted.

Tournament Details

Dates

Jan 17 - 19, 2026

Tournament start date: Jan 17 2026

Tournament end date: Jan 19 2026

Registration deadline

Registration start date: -

Registration end date: -

Locations

World Equestrian Center 1390 NW 80th Avenue Ocala, FL, 34482

Registration status

Tournament director

NIKE First In Show Hotel Information

FOR THE NIKE FIRST IN SHOW, ALL CLUBS RESIDING MORE THAN 60 MILES FROM THE PLAYING VENUE MUST SECURE

AT LEAST 12 HOTEL room-nights per team through THS to be accepted into the event!

After 11 AM EST on Friday, October 17th, participants can either make hotel reservations by:

1. Going online using the link below!

2. Calling the THS Reservation Department (toll-free) at 888-536-8326 and referencing NIKE First In Show.

First In Show Hotels! (link available Friday, October 17th at 11 AM)

AGAIN IN 2026 -> EARLY BIRD PRICING:

We will be offering Early Bird Pricing from the opening date of admission until 9 PM the day before the event begins! See early bird pricing below:

Early Bird Daily Pass: $15.00 each

Early Bird Tournament Pass: $36.00 each

After 9 PM on the day before the event, early bird pricing will no longer be available. See standard pricing below:

Standard Daily Pass: $18.00 each

Standard Tournament Pass: $45.00 each

All spectators will need to show their pass with a corresponding photo ID to enter and re-enter the event. Only children 5 & under are admitted free.