Last weekend in Boston, the city saw a few snow flurries and an huge influx of club volleyball teams from around the country.

Starting Friday, twenty-three 18 Open teams will arrive at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for the Mizuno Boston Volleyball Festival.

The Mizuno Boston Volleyball Festival will bring the top teams from the East Coast — and beyond — to Boston’s Seaport to compete for a spot at nationals. This event is one of eight qualifiers remaining for USA Volleyball’s 18s Girls National Championships, and one of five qualifiers happening this weekend.