2026 Crossroads MLK Invite
January 17-18, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Crossroads MLK Invite in beautiful Indianapolis, Indiana!
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Girls 11s-18s
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Boys 13s-18s
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Indianapolis, IN
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Team Entry Fee: $565
Guaranteed 5 matches
Online Ticketing Only: Ticket link coming soon!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Event Details
Locations
The Academy Volleyball Club
6635 E. 30th St. Suite B
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Ticketing and Facility Information
Online Ticketing Only! Ticket link coming soon!
- Full Concessions stand (Card/Cash)
- Large Pro Shop open for all your volleyball needs.
- Outside food and beverage is not allowed, excluding water.
- Chairs and bleachers are provided at all locations. Personal chairs are not allowed on the hardwood at The Volleyball Company, only around the edge of the court.
- The Academy Volleyball Club holds the right to refuse entry to any person not in accordance with facility rules and protocols
Parking Map
Wave Times
Wave times will be announced 2 weeks prior to the event.
Hotels
Hotel information coming soon!
JVA Challenge Series
The 2026 Crossroads MLK Invite is a JVA Challenge Series event hosted by The Academy Volleyball Club.
The JVA Challenge Series is a schedule of elite tournaments hosted by JVA member clubs. Events are 2-3 days and offer a wide range of age groups and competition levels. All Challenge Series events are sponsored by the JVA. Tournaments hosts are committed to providing a positive and competitive environment that stays within specific JVA requirements.
JVA Background Screens
In order to be placed on a JVA event roster within AES, the following instructions need to be completed. ROSTERS CANNOT BE UPLOADED UNTIL THIS IS COMPLETED. READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
JVA Coach Certification:
This event is a part of the JVA Challenge Series. All JVA Challenge Series events require JVA coach certification & background check through the JVA. Rosters are also REQUIRED for this event.
- AAU background checks are accepted in place of JVA screening
- USAV background checks are NOT accepted
To complete your JVA Coach Certification, please click here -> https://jvavolleyball.org/background-screen-form/
For questions, please email Shanna@theacademyvolleyball.com
Tournament Apparel
There will be tournament apparel available to purchase as well as a full ProShop to shop from! Cash and credit card accepted.
Questions?
Contact Tournament Director, Cody Drattlo: