Qualifying Tournaments

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NorCal Qualifying Tournaments

In Northern California, we run competitions based on a Qualifying Tournament model which helps make tournaments more accessible to all teams. Teams can participate in the Qualifying Tournament of their choice, subject to availability. Teams can choose a tournament based on the most convenient time or location, rather than having to compete on a specific date or at a specific venue.

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Qualifying Tournament #1

Saturday, February 3, Natomas High School, Sacramento

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Qualifying Tournament #2

Saturday, February 10, Edna Hill Middle School, Brentwood

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