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Heartland Championship is a two-day event hosted by LOVB Youth Tournaments and Events. All teams regardless of affiliation (AAU, JVA and USAV) are insured and welcome to participate.
General Information:
Date: April 17-18, 2027
Location: Spooky Nook Champion Mill
601 N. B Street
Hamilton, OH 45013
Doors at the facility will open at 7:00AM
Wave Times (Subject to change based on team/division numbers)
Saturday, April 17: TBD
Sunday, April 18: Based on Saturday’s finishes
*Times are tentative and subject to change
Hotel Information
LOVB has partnered with EventConnect to provide exclusive discounts at local area hotels. This is not a Stay to Play Event.
Managing your team’s hotel accommodations is simple and convenient. You can access available hotel options through the public hotel listing. Following the event, you will also receive an email from EventConnect with a customized team booking link, providing you and your families with easy access to discounted hotel rates while allowing reservations to be accurately tracked for reporting purposes.
Step by Step Booking Process
EventConnect Support
For Team Managers or Program Directors looking for assistance in setting up your group block, please contact our Event Support Team at 1-888-723-2064 or by email at events@eventconnect.io.
For any assistance regarding changes to reservations or general hotel questions, please contact our Customer Success Team through the online chat in the system, by email at support@eventconnect.io, or by phone at 1-888-723-2064.
Team Check-In:
All teams must check-in ONLINE by 8PM Friday, April 16.
Facility Information:
Parking - Onsite and overflow parking is available. Parking is $5 a day -come and go as you please. You can also buy a weekend pass for $10. (The two day pass keeps you from having to stand in line to pay for parking again.) This is through the venue, not the tournament.
No outside food or drink allowed! There will be a concession stand available.
Athletic Trainers:
There will be trainers available onsite for minor injuries and emergency response. Athletes must bring their own tape and pre-wrap. Tournament supplies are for emergency use only.
Awards:
First and second place in the gold bracket will receive awards.
Spectator Admission:
Tickets will be available to purchase through Ticket Guru via Otto (Formerly SportWrench.)
Ticket Price (If purchased online)
Ticket Price (If purchased onsite)
**12 and Under will be Free
Refund Policy:
Teams on WAITLIST that aren't accepted into the field will receive a Full Refund of entry fee amount
Teams on WAITLIST may withdraw and receive a Full Refund of entry fee amount
Teams PENDING that drop prior to registration deadline-- Full Refund less $100
Teams ACCEPTED drop prior to the late registration deadline-- Full Refund less $150
Teams ACCEPTED drop after the late registration deadline-- NO REFUND