March 28-29, 2026

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Registration for the 2026 Boys Block Party will open July 1, 2025. Please check back soon for a link.

REGISTER

Admission is $13 per person per day. THIS IS A CASHLESS EVENT. Fans 8-and-under are free. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted.

NO ADVANCE SALES, NO WEEKEND PASSES.

Hotels will go live October 1, 2025

We are not a stay-to-play tournament, but please reserve your rooms at one of our Preferred Properties. 

When

March 28-29, 2026

Where

Baton Rouge & Gonzales
Rev Center (Lamar Dixon Expo Center) — River Center Main Floor & Ballroom (upstairs) – Team Sportsplex

Venue Questions

All venues are staffed by Block Party team members.
Do not call the gym for tournament information. Any questions should be directed to [email protected].

Registration

Open 7/1/2025 - 3/18/2026
Registration begins July 1, 2025.

The last day to drop out of the tournament without a $100 penalty is Friday, February 27, 2026. After March 11, 2026, there are no refunds.

Entry Fee

Pay online!
$485 by 02-27-2026
$535 after 02-27-2026

Boys Age Groups

10s/11s, 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 17s, 18s, 18s Open

Age Waivers

The Bayou Region does not grant waivers, nor are waivers from other regions accepted.

Rosters

Not required for registration, but must be presented at the tournament.
Teams can only compete if they have a completed AES Block Party roster printed out to present to the officials at each match. There is no pre-tournament check-in or meeting. Club directors and coaches are responsible for this. We will not be able to assist with this on-site, so please get your rosters completed and have printed copies with you for each match.

Schedule

The schedule will be posted at Advanced Event Systems: advanceeventsystems.com

As always, everything is subject to change right up to the last minute.

Trophies and Medals

Our trophies rock!
Age-group champions and runners up should report to the awards/photo area immediately after their respective title matches.

Safe Sport

SAFE SPORT: Every player or coach who is 18 or will turn 18 during this club season must have taken the Safe Sport Training. There are no exceptions, so if you have an athlete who is 18, please go to: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/about-us/safesport/safesport-training

T-Shirts

Official Tournament T-Shirts by Fine Designs
Fine Designs will be booths at multiple locations to be announced closer to the event.

Admission

Ages 9 and up.
ADMISSION IS BY CREDIT CARD ONLY, NO ADVANCE SALES. $13 per person, free for 8-and-under. This is a CASHLESS even. ONLY Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Venmo accepted.

Parking

Site Specific
All gyms have onsite, lot parking.

Chairs

Provided at the venue
Chairs will be provided at the venue unless otherwise notes.

Not Allowed

Please leave these items at home.
Not allowed inside venues: Coolers, tables, or audio speakers. That includes phones on speaker, bluetooth speakers and portable speakers.

Lost and Found

We will do our best to keep what pops up at the championship desk or admission tables. If you cannot locate an item, please send an email to [email protected] with the description of what you lost as well as your contact information.

275 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

9039 S St Landry Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737

9039 S St Landry Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737

Lamar-Dixon: Parking is spacious. Both venues will have concession stands. No outside chairs allowed.

7122 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Team Sportsplex: Parking is spacious and full concessions will be offered. No outside chairs allowed.

Book Your Block Party Hotel

We are not a stay-to-play tournament, but please reserve your rooms at one of our Preferred Properties. 

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