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Ozark Challenge Tournament, January 2026


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We look forward to welcoming you to the
2026 Ozark Challenge!

Date: January 10-11, 2026
Age: 10U-18U
10U-11U - Saturday January 10th Only
12U-18U - Saturday and Sunday January 11th
Cost (10U-11U) - $375 per team (No fees added by paying online)
Cost (12U-18U): $450 per team (No fees added by paying online)
Location: See information below
Registration on AES opens: September 1, 2025 10:00 AM EST
Entry Fee Deadline: December 22, 2025 (First come, first serve by payment)
Registration Deadline: December 22, 2025
Roster Deadline:  January 9, 2026
Refund Policy: No refunds after December 10, 2025

Admissions: $10 admission per day 
Students ages 7-16 and senior citizens 65 and older: $5 per day
Kids 6 and Under: FREE
All admissions ticketing will be done online 

TOURNAMENT LOCATIONS / WAVE SCHEDULE

AGE WAVE FACILITY LOCATION
10's All Day Arkansas Athletes Outreach South (AAOS) 1515 Burr Oak Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704
11's All Day Arkansas Athletes Outreach South (AAOS) 1515 Burr Oak Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704
12's 8:00 am Arkansas Athletes Outreach North (AAON) 4667 S. Dixieland Rd., Suite 100 Rogers, AR 72758
13's 8:00 am Springdale Rec Center (SRC) 1906 Cambridge Street, Springdale AR 72762
14's 2:30 pm Springdale Rec Center (SRC) 1906 Cambridge Street, Springdale AR 72762
15's 2:30 pm Arkansas Athletes Outreach North (AAON) 4667 S. Dixieland Rd., Suite 100 Rogers, AR 72758
16's
1 pool AM wave 8:00 am Springdale Rec Center (SRC) 1906 Cambridge Street, Springdale AR 72762
1 pool PM wave 2:30 pm Springdale Rec Center (SRC) 1906 Cambridge Street, Springdale AR 72762
17's-18's
1 pool AM wave 8:00 am Arkansas Athletes Outreach South (AAOS) 1515 Burr Oak Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704
2 pool PM wave 2:30 pm Arkansas Athletes Outreach South (AAOS) 1515 Burr Oak Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704

EVENT INFORMATION

Coaches Meeting: There will be no coaches meeting. Coaches are responsible for reading and understanding the rules and regulations. Please be aware that changes to the schedule might occur a day prior to the event. It is the coach's responsibility to check and make sure that they know the most updated schedule.

Facility Rules:
 - Admission Fees:
$10 per day 
Students ages 7-16 and senior citizens 65 and older: $5 per day
Kids 6 and Under: Free
All admissions ticketing will be done online.
- No outside food or drinks allowed at any of the facilities. Concessions available.
- No coolers allowed
- All Facilities have seating provided. There will be limited space for personal chairs. 
- Spectators must remain in seating area only

Locations:
Arkansas Athletes Outreach South (AAOS)
  1515 Burr Oak Street
  Fayetteville, AR 72703
Arkansas Athletes Outreach North (AAON)
  4667 S. Dixieland Road
  Rogers, AR 72758
Springdale Park and Recreation Facility (SRC)
  1906 Cambridge Street 
  Springdale, AR 72762

Check-In: Team check-in will be completed online.  

INCLEMENT WEATHER
The tournament will NOT be canceled due to weather. Please use your own judgement.

PARKING

AAO SOUTH PARKING 
Overflow parking is located at the south side of the building at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Please do NOT park in the apartment building complex as you will be towed. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but wanted to head off any potential problems.

Format: (Depending upon number of entries/age divisions). 4 Matches total guaranteed for the tournament (10s-11s)
5 Matches total guaranteed for the tournament (12s-18s)
ONE DAY EVENT (10's-11's):
- Pool play in the morning
- Bracket play in the afternoon
TWO DAY EVENT (12'S-18'S):
-Pool play Saturday
- 3 Team Pools 3 sets to 25 - NO CAP start at 0-0, 3rd set to 15 start
at 0-0
- 4 Team Pools Best 2 out of 3 sets to 25 - NO CAP start at 0-0, 3rd set to 15 start at 0-0
 - NO CAP, unless started differently on the schedule
- 5 Team Pools 2 sets to 25 starting at 4-4
- Pool play begins at 8:00 am for morning wave and 10s-11s
- Pool play begins at 2:30 pm for afternoon wave 12s-18s
- Warm-up: 2 (shared) - 4 - 4 minutes each team including serving.
-Bracket play Sunday
- All matches are Best 2 out of 3 sets to 25 - NO CAP start at 0-0, 3rd set to 15 start at 0-0, EXCEPT AT THE SRC FACILITY 
SRC FACILITY SUNDAY ONLY bracket matches will be Best 2 out of 3 sets to 25 - NO CAP start at 4-4, 3rd set to 15 start at 0-0

Officiating:
- 1st Officials provided
- Teams are required to have an officiating crew consisting of 2 line judges, 1 scorekeeper, 1 libero tracker, 1 down official
- Be aware that during playoffs WINNERS MAY HAVE TO OFFICIATE
Officiating Penalties: Failure to provide officiating crew for your assignment could results in the forfeit of the 1st set of your next match. A coach must be present at the court site during officiating assignments. For every minute the officiating crew is late or incomplete, one point will be given to their opponent (up to 25-0 forfeit). The clock starts at match time.

Awards: 1st and 2nd place individual awards 

Lodging: Tournament Directors have negotiated to get great group booking rates for your teams or individual booking needs. Please click the links below for your favorite properties. 

For more tournament information you can contact Jenny Lingenfelter at jenny@ozarkjuniors.com / (479) 200-4422

For more lodging information you can contact Carey Lingenfelter at carey@ozarkjuniors.com / (479) 601-2187

LODGING INFORMATION

Best room rates negotiated on your behalf! Book now and save!!!

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This interactive map will enable you to determine which property is located within geographical distance of the facility your team is playing in. All properties listed here have a proffesional arangement with our events and special pricing. Reserve your stay now to ensure this special pricing before the event. No charge to book and cancel at any time.

 You can watch all matches played at both AAO Whitaker Sports Centers with LiveBarn!

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Unfortunately, matches at the Springdale Rec Center will not be live steamed.