Florida youth volleyball · 2027
Clubs more than 60 miles from Ocala must book 12 room-nights per team through THS to be accepted into NIKE First In Show, Jan 16 to 18, 2027. Checked Oct 26, 2026.
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Stay-to-play status: Hotel required. Teams from more than 60 miles away must reserve rooms through THS for NIKE First In Show. It runs Jan 16 to 18, 2027 at WEC Expo 1 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL. The closest hotel is WEC Hotel, 8 minutes by car. TourneyTrip checked the host's page on Oct 26, 2026.
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The rules say
Housing dates, as written on the tournament page: THS rooms opened after 11AM EST October 16 (year not stated on the page)
Exemptions the rules list: Clubs within 60 miles of the venue; Local teams, house rentals, time shares and family stays: contact the host before booking.
Open the official housing pageFOR THE NIKE FIRST IN SHOW, ALL CLUBS RESIDING MORE THAN 60 MILES FROM THE PLAYING VENUE MUST SECURE AT LEAST 12 HOTEL room-nights per team through THS to be accepted into the event!
Housing dates, as written on the tournament page
THS rooms opened after 11AM EST October 16 (year not stated on the page)
Housing partner
THS (Tournament Housing Services)
Refund policy: Entry fees can be refunded up to 45 days prior to the first date of tournament play. Source.
NIKE First In Show runs Jan 16 to 18, 2027, Saturday to Monday, at Expo 1 and Expo 2 of the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. Divisions for 10s and 11s play Jan 16 and 17.
Clubs more than 60 miles away must book at least 12 room-nights per team through THS to be accepted, per the host hotel page, as checked 2026-10-26. Over a 2-night stay that is 6 rooms, our calculation.
The host lists a lower entry fee for out-of-state teams: $600 for 3-day divisions and $325 for 2-day divisions, against $750 and $375.
The host says block rates include a rebate for facility costs. Rooms at the headquarters hotels or downtown staff locations do not count toward comp rooms. The closest hotel in our list to the first venue is WEC Hotel, 8 minutes by car.
Closest hotel: WEC Hotel, 8 min by car from WEC Expo 1 at the World Equestrian Center. 12 hotels within 15 min are listed below.
Hotels near WEC Expo 1 at the World Equestrian Center: every hotel we list, with any dates.
The rules say you must book through THS (Tournament Housing Services). These hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WEC Hotel | 8 min | See rates |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala West | 11 min | See rates |
| Red Roof Inn | 11 min | See rates |
The rules say teams book through THS (Tournament Housing Services). Use the official housing link for your team rooms. We cannot arrange a separate group rate for this event.
Open the official housing page| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Super 8 | 11 min | See rates |
| Candlewood Suites | 12 min | See rates |
| Budget Host Inn | 13 min | See rates |
| 8187 SW 52nd Lane Rd, Ocala FL 34481 | 14 min | See rates |
| Comfort Suites Ocala North | 14 min | See rates |
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| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| 3-day divisions: Girls 12s to 18s (Saturday to Monday) | Jan 16 to 18, 2027 |
| 2-day divisions: 10s and 11s (Saturday to Sunday) | Jan 16 to 17, 2027 |
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