Sports Academy
USA Volleyball Junior Olympic
IMPORTANT NOTE:  ALL IREDELL COUNTY FACILITIES ARE TOBACCO FREE.  YOU MUST LEAVE
THE CAMPUS IN ITS ENTIRETY TO USE ANY TYPE OF TOBACCO PRODUCT INCLUDING
SMOKELESS TOBACCO.  ANYONE WHO ABUSES THIS WILL IMMEDIATELY BE ISSUED AN
HONOR THE GAME CARD AND TEAM COACH NOTIFIED.  ANY REPEAT OFFENSE, WILL RESULT
IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM PROPERTY.


Directions:                                                

FROM I77 NORTH AND SOUTH: Exit #49A Garner Bagnal Blvd. Turn left (traveling from both North and
South). Go through four lights (you will pass Shelton Ave at the 3rd light). Cross over a small bridge and
take the next left on to Cockran Street.

FROM I40 EAST AND WEST: Exit #148 Highway 64/90. Turn left (traveling from the East), or right (from
the West) onto Hwy 64/90. Stay in the right-hand lane. Go through four stop lights and turn right onto
Cockran St. Note: Third light is Oakland Ave, bus garage on left, Post Office on right. Fourth light is
Buffalo Shoals.

BGC is on your immediate left from all directions above.

Preferred Hotel:           Holiday Inn Express is 5-10 minutes of each facility
  • Holiday Inn Express:         $94.00 King or Double   $125.00 Suites
  • Call Directly, ask for Sports Academy Volleyball Rate:  704.978.2800   

Parking:  Parking MUST be in a parking space only.  Do not park on the concrete basketball courts or
in the grass.  All vehicles will be towed immediately.
  All cars parked on the concrete basketball
courts, on the grass, non handicapped vehicles in designated handicapped areas will be towed by
city at owner's expense without notice.   Please note that we have received our last warning.

Parking at gym level  is limited and should be used for drop off and pick up..No notice will be given from
BGC staff or Fire Marshall prior to towing.  There is additional parking in main lot and on Cochran Street
however you cannot enter through the main level .  Use the outside stairway or driveway to access lower
level.

Restricted areas:   
  • Main bathrooms are on the second level.  
  • You are not allowed in any classroom or in any are of club other than the gym area.  
  • Executive offices are located on the 3rd floor and are highly restricted.  For security reasons
    and to protect all concerned, anyone entering the area through the glass doors/stairway on
    the second floor will be removed from premises immediately.  
  • Elevator is restricted.  If you need assistance and cannot use the lower level bathroom, please
    see the tournament director ro access elevator.  

Food:

Food and/or tables are not allowed in any facility unless noted in the coaches meeting or prior to
tournament or published on this site.  Absolutely no food or drinks in the gym WATER ONLY.  This
includes Gatorade and like kind drinks.

We will have access to electricity if you have a LONG drop cord and is first come.  All food must be
consumed outside.  See TD for a pass.  DO NOT plug your crock pots in without a pass as it wil be
removed.

Please make sure you communicate this with your parents so we do not lose this facility (its also out
main practice facility).

NO GRILLS ALLOWED (Includes parking lots)

Chairs:  Aluminum bleachers are available.  All chair legs must be protected on you cannot use them.  
Absolutely no exceptions.  There are plenty of bleachers or we can direct you to the nearest Family
Dollar, Wal Mart or CVS for tennis balls or towels to put under your chair.

Camping:  Not allowed
Information for Boys and Girls Club of the Piedmont
Site will not open until 8:00am
Preferred Hotel
Sports Academy Preferred
Volleyball Rate $94
704.978.2800
Hotel Information

Directions from hotel to Sites