Spectator Information

City of Oaks Challenge Spectator Information

Spectator Ticketing Information

Spectator admission must be purchased for all individuals attending the event at either facility who are age 5 and older.

Tickets are purchased online and a QR code will be issued for each attendee. The QR code will be scanned at the entrance of Hall B at the Raleigh Convention Center and at the entry at Triangle's WCC Facility in Morrisville.

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General Spectator Information:

  • The Raleigh Convention Center will house majority of the courts.
  • At the RCC, chairs around the courts are reserved for “current match” spectators. No athletes. No moving chairs. Spectators are not allowed to bring in chairs.
  • At Triangle Volleyball club, spectator seating is NOT provided. Spectators should bring their own chair. They will be allowed to place their chair on an adjacent court to watch. NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED ON THE COURTS.

Spectator Conduct

In the spirit of good sportsmanship and our role as adults to serve as proper role models for our youth we will simply not tolerate misconduct at our event. Actions like berating officials, work teams, tournament staff, other spectators, etc. and any other behaviors that negatively impact the competitive experience for our participants and their guests will be grounds for removal from the event without warning.

USAV Purple Card - all Carolina Region sanctioned events employ the Purple Card Sanction Policy which allows officials to address misbehavior by spectators.

Tournament Results and Schedule will be found on Advanced Event Systems (AES).

Photography and Videography

PLEASE READ OUR PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO DISCLAIMER HERE. Note: our policy is not meant to discourage individual photography/videography. Please use a monopod to avoid tripping hazards.

Tournament Livestream

The City of Oaks Challenge partners with BallerTV to provide livestreaming for all courts. This is a paid service. 


Event Parking

Please visit the Raleigh Convention Center's page for more information on parking at the RCC.

 

Athletic Training/Medical Insurance

  • Athletic trainers will be provided onsite throughout the event at both venues in case of emergency.
  • Participants and spectators are covered by USAV's Secondary Sport Accident Policy. Should you or your athlete regrettably have an injury that will require medical attention at our event, be sure to complete and secure a copy of the incident report prior to leaving the venue.

Raleigh Convention Center

  • The following rules apply to the Raleigh Convention Center
    • Coolers, stadium chairs, large baggage, animals [service animals allowed], weapons, tobacco and e-cigarette products are not allowed inside or outside of the RCC (lobby, playing venue, sidewalks).
    • Team 'camping' is prohibited by RCC however we have designated Mezzanine level rooms 201 and 202 for team hangout. Please keep room tidy and dispose of all trash. Rules above apply with regard to coolers and outside food. Thank you.
    • VIDEOGRAPHY - Monopods only are allowed for filming to reduce tripping hazards for our spectators.
    • No 'boom boxes' or portable speakers are allowed to be used inside the facility unless they are connected to headphones.  'Warm up music' broadcasted from a speaker or sound system is not allowed.
  • Concessions
    • Concessions for the City of Oaks Challenge are available on-site at RCC provided by Centerplate. No outside food or drink is allowed in the competition venue.

Triangle Volleyball Club.

  • Spectators must provide their own seating.
  • No food and beverage allowed on playing surfaces.
  • No camping or food tables allowed inside the facility.
  • Vending machines on site for snacks and beverages
  • The new WCC Cafe is located on property at the RCC with food prepared by Tribecca Tavern. This is a great option for athletes and their families. Online pre-orders are available and recommended.

Lost and Found

Triangle Volleyball Club - Lost and Found is located in the foyer area under the stairs.

Raleigh Convention Center

  • During the event
    • Non-Valuable items - we instruct RCC cleaning staff to place found items at the base of the Hall B elevators so participants and guests will see them when they arrive the following day.
    • Valuable items (phones, keys, jewelry, wallets) - are kept at championship desk located in Hall B
  • Post event
    • Items found prior to us departing the convention center, like team uniform pieces and valuable items will go back to Triangle.
    • Some items may not be found until days following the event. To inquire about lost or found items, please contact the RCC security team at 919-302-8238 or 919-996-8911.
    • Water bottles and snack bags will not be kept.

Area Information

Travel to Raleigh

If you are traveling to Raleigh via car please check out this link about highway construction in the Raleigh area that might impact your travel schedule to Raleigh and the Raleigh Convention Center: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/Pages/default.aspx