The Border Smackdown was created as opportunity to bring together boys teams from around the Pacific NW and the western Canadian provinces, to enjoy high level competitive volleyball. During it's first 5 years of existence, the Border Smackdown was hosted by the Spokane Boys Volleyball Club (SBVC) and it's Director, Roland Madany. Roland still runs this event today!
Boys volleyball teams from all over the western United States and Canada meet in the Border Smackdown in May. These teams celebrate the sport they love, competing in 14's, 16's, and 18's divisions. In 2023, the event saw its largest participation with 66 boys teams across the three divisions!
We are looking forward to continued growth of this event as the exponential growth of boys volleyball continues to grow!
Come Experience the state of the art facility, The Podium, at one of the largest events in the PNW
Event History
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Spokane Junior Lilac Parade Impacts to Smackdown Saturday, May 11, 2023 | 8:00am-2:00pm
Road Closures around Podium
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Washington and Stevens will be closed from about 8:00 or 8:30 A.M. until approximately 2:00 P.M. from Boone to downtown.
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Joe Albi Way (the new name for the road on the north side of the Podium) will basically be closed, but we will have volunteers who will allow any vehicles to enter who need to drop off any who are unable to walk from the parking lots to the Podium entrance as well as those with equipment.
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Drivers could also drop off people and equipment on the west side of the Podium by stopping on Howard.
Parking and foot traffic patterns
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Parking lot “B” (the east side of the lot) will be available for paid parking for your event and can be accessed from Howard Street (just south of Boone). Other Lots are also available.
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The school marching units (some of which have up to 200 students) will each walk as groups from their buses, across Howard street and will continue down Joe Albi Way to get to Washington to line up. We will have crossing guards on Howard Street. Your participants will also be able to use these crossing guards to get to the Podium if they would like. We are working with the Spokane Police Department to assure the safety of all involved.
Location Info
LOCATION
About Spokane
Spokane, serves as a shopping, entertainment, sports, and medical hub for the Pacific Northwest. Athletes and fans alike love to come to Spokane. We are home to Bloomsday, the largest timed road race in the nation, as well as Hoopfest, the largest three-on-three street basketball tournament in the world.
VENUE
The Podium
Sitting high on 15-foot basalt outcropping, overlooking downtown Spokane and connected to Riverfront Park, The Podium is located in the heart of downtown Spokane. This spectacular setting creates the ultimate backdrop for sports events, allowing fans and athletes to walk to Spokane’s finest hotels, restaurants, retail, and entertainment options.
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