July 3-11, 2024
Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
National Championships
Event Information
Ages 16-17: July 3 – July 6 (Onsite Check-In: July 2)
Ages 14-15: July 8 – 11 (Onsite Check-In: July 7)
Each age group will include the following divisions: Open, National, USA, Liberty, American, Freedom and Patriot
Block 1: July 3-6
| 8 AM | 12:30 PM | 3 PM | 5 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Open | 16 Freedom | 16 USA | 16 Freedom |
| 17 Open | 17 Freedom | 17 USA | 17 Freedom |
| 16 American | 16 Liberty | ||
| 17 American | 17 Liberty | ||
| 16 National | 16 National | 17 Patriot | 17 Patriot |
| 17 National | 17 National | ||
| 16 Patriot | 16 Patriot |
Block 2: July 8-11
| 8 A.M. | 12:30 P.M. | 3 P.M. | 5 P.M. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Open | 14 Freedom | 14 Liberty | 14 Freedom |
| 15 Open | 15 Freedom | 15 Liberty | 15 Freedom |
| 14 American | 14 USA | ||
| 15 American | 15 USA | ||
| 14 National | 14 National | 14 Patriot | 14 Patriot |
| 15 National | 15 National | ||
| 15 Patriot | 15 Patriot |
Days 2-3 waves will depend on the teams finish from the previous day.
*Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability*
June 6 Update: Due to the number of teams participating in 16s & 17s Patriot divisions, we will now host 17 Patriot in the PM wave, and 16 Patriot will be both the AM & PM wave depending on seeding.
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Support Our Teams and Athletes at the 2024 USAV GJNC 14-17s! They’ve worked hard to make it this far, and now it’s our turn to show our support! For just $25, you can celebrate their achievements, give a shout out to your favorite athlete, or send a personalized message of encouragement. All submissions are due by June 19 at 11:59 p.m.
Texas Star Photography
Sign up for Action and Team Photos
Parents can now sign up early for official USA Volleyball action photos for the girls and boys national tournaments.
We only photograph players by request. Sign up is free, but spots fill up quickly.
About an hour after your match, you can view your photos on the iPads at our booth, create your album of favorites, and then place your order. You will get 5×7 and 8×10 prints, photo plaques and digital photos at the tournament – posters will be mailed afterward.
You can still sign up at the tournament, but it’s easier and faster if you sign up before the tournament. When you sign up early, you still need to come to our booth about an hour before your first match to finalize your action request with Court and Time. Don’t miss this unique and fun opportunity.
In addition to action photos, stop by our booth to sign up for your special team photo with the USA Volleyball background. Schedule it for a time that is good for your whole team. Once the team is present for the photos, it only takes a few minutes for your regular and silly photos. You can see them within seconds at the Team Preview monitors at our booth. You can purchase 5×7 and 8×10 prints as well as wood and sport court plaques to take home as a keepsake.
On the sign-up pages, click HELP to learn more about how action photos work.
See you early at the photo booth!
Session 1: July 2nd, 6-8pm
Session 2: July 7th, 6-8pm
14s, 15s, 16s, 17s Patriot List & Waitlist
Patriot Division Update on May 9th, 2024: Due to unforeseen space restrictions, the Patriot division is being moved to 128 teams per each age division at the 2024 GJNC 14-17s. USAV will do its best to accommodate teams that have been tentatively accepted in an OK to Pay status; however, we cannot guarantee your acceptance if requirements have not yet been met. Once we work through teams in an OK to Pay status, we will continue offering spots to teams on the waitlist.
General Information
- The Patriot Division is the only Pay to Play Division at the Girls Junior National Championship.
- Registration for the Patriot Division will open at the below times through the official event registration system, Advanced Event Systems (AES):
- 14s – 17s: 12 p.m. EST on January 24, 2024
- The maximum number of teams that will be accepted in each Patriot Age Division will be as follows:
- 14, 15, 16 and 17 & Under Age Divisions: 128
- The first 128 teams (14-17 & under) to register, based on date and time of entry in AES, will be notified through email that they have been tentatively accepted into this division. In the email, these teams will be given a specific deadline by which their Official Entry Form and entry fee must be received at the USA Volleyball National Office AND their housing must be booked through Team Travel Source, in order to be officially accepted.
- PLEASE DO NOT mail Official Entry Forms and fees to the USA Volleyball office UNTIL you have received notification of acceptance into the Patriot division from USA Volleyball Events Staff.
- If teams fail to complete all entry requirements by the given deadline, they will automatically be moved to the bottom of the wait list.
- All teams must book their housing through Team Travel Source in the Patriot Block and abide by the Stay & Play Policy.
- Teams that are not accepted as the top 128 teams, will be placed on a waitlist based on their date and time of entry in AES. This waitlist will be posted on the USA Volleyball website.
- If a team receives a Patriot bid and then later qualifies for a higher division, their entry materials will be transferred to their new division. That team’s Patriot bid will be awarded to the next team in line on the wait list (barring any team whose club has already met their team limit).
- Patriot Refund Deadline: May 31, 2024
*Please note: The Patriot division will be limited to 2 teams per club, per age group in the 14 & Under through 17 & Under age groups. If the age groups are not filled, we will then consider increasing this limit.
Entry Fees
- 14-17 Open, National, USA, Liberty, American, Freedom – $1,000
- 14-17 Patriot – $900
Once a team has either accepted a bid or received a spot in the Patriot Division, they will be placed in an “OK to Pay” status. Only then will they be prompted for payment. Check or credit card is accepted.
Due to the recent changes in fees imposed by credit card merchants, all credit card payments will incur a $25 non-refundable convenience fee. There are no convenience fees for paying by check.
Refund Policy
A team that is denied entry to the National Championship by the USAV Events Department shall receive a full refund of their entry fee.
**Last Day to mail in Checks is 5/24/24.**
• There will be NO REFUNDS if a team removes itself from the event after the registration deadline, which will be outlined in the acceptance email sent to the individual team.
Housing
This is a Stay and Play event; all housing must be booked through Team Travel Source.
Patriot Housing will open Thursday, January 25
- If you are tentatively accepted with USAV for this event on January 24, Team Travel Source will email the Booking Link to the Club Contact registered on Thursday, January 25 at 12 p.m. EST
- If you are tentatively accepted with USAV after January 24 – Team Travel Source will email the Booking Link to the Club Contact registered, once we have notified Team Travel Source of your Patriot standing.
Patriot teams can only book at Patriot indicated properties. Properties will be marked as a Patriot hotel on the booking site. You can refer to Team Travel Source’s Housing Page for additional information
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2024 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 14-17’s.
USAV is using an electronic system. The QR Code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.
QR Codes will go on-sale Friday, June 19, 2024.
Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.
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You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM3KW
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Please click below for the 2024 Girls 14-17s Junior National Championship Pre-Tournament Manual.
Q: Where can I find the schedule?
A: It will be posted at the beginning of the week of play
Q: What are the entry times?
- AM Waves – Doors will open at 7AM. Once you have completed your work assignments and matches for the day please leave the facility.
- PM Waves – Door will open at 2:30 p.m., to allow AM waves to leave after their scheduled 1 p.m. game.
Q: What is the tiebreaker procedure?
A: Please see the tiebreaking procedure flow chart (PDF).
Q: What is the last-day forfeit policy?
A: Any forfeits during the last/final day of play will result in the following penalties:
- A forfeiture penalty in which the dollar amount shall be determined by the tournament director.
- Team(s) will be required to ref/work the following match
- Failure to provide a full work team will result in an additional fine in which the dollar amount shall cover officiating fees of the match.
- Refer to the 2023-2024 Girls Championship Manual for further details.
Q: What is the ticketing policy?
A: Tickets for parents & spectators will go on sale June 19th. Coaches & Rostered Staff- will receive an email with how to redeem their free QR Code the day before the event starts. Rostered Staff includes anyone listed on the Officials Roster. Players- will not need or receive QR code/wristband/bag tag. They will enter through Athlete Entrance
Q: Are the matches livestreamed?
A: Leave the cameras and tripods at home and enjoy the action – live! We have partnered with BallerTV to provide professional live streaming for this event. They have the necessary liability insurance and expertise to set up video equipment to protect athletes and fans. Any other live streaming, including the use of Facebook Live, is strictly prohibited.
Enjoy one free game download at BallerTV with promo code YourFreeGame. Thank you for your cooperation!
Q: What is the concession and seating policy?
A: No outside food, coolers or chairs are allowed in the convention center. The Mandalay Bay Convention Center will be selling food in the venue and have made an effort to provide a good variety of options.
Q: What is the parking situation?
A: The Convention Center parking garage is located on the south end of the building and can be accessed via Las Vegas Boulevard or Russell Road. For more information click here: Parking at MGM Resorts – MGM Resorts
Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: 16s-17s Wave: Practice from 4-8pm in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on July 2nd.
14s-15s Wave: Practice from 4-8pm in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on July 7th.
Balls and Carts
A: USA Volleyball will have a limited number of balls and carts to rent on a first come first serve basis.
Q: Is there luggage storage?
A: More information coming.