USA Volleyball To Hold Beach Volleyball Trials for 2025 Junior Pan American Games

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 19, 2024)  –  USA Volleyball will host the 2025 Junior Pan American Games Beach Volleyball Trials from Jan. 24-26, 2025, in Manhattan Beach, California. The competition serves as the official qualifier for athletes vying to represent the United States at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asuncion, Paraguay, scheduled for August 9-23, 2025.

The trials begin on January 24 with the qualifier, where athletes will compete for a spot in the main draw on Jan. 25-26.

Eligibility Requirements
To compete in the 2025 Junior Pan American Games Beach Volleyball Trials and the 2025 Junior Pan American Games, athletes must meet the following criteria:

• Age: Athletes must be born on January 1, 2003, or later.
• USA Volleyball (USAV) Registration: Athletes must be currently registered members of USAV.
• Eligibility to Compete: Athletes must be eligible to represent the United States according to the regulations and requirements of USAV, NORCECA, FIVB, and the IOC.
• SafeSport Certification: Athletes who are 18 years of age or will turn 18 on or before January 24, 2025, must have successfully completed the SafeSport certification.
• Passport Requirement: Athletes must have a valid passport with an expiration date of no earlier than February 23, 2026, at the time of the trials (January 24, 2025).
• FIVB Paperwork: Athletes must complete all necessary FIVB-required paperwork and documents.
• Training Attendance: Athletes must attend all assigned training sessions by USA Volleyball in between the trials and the competition.

First place finishers in each gender division will earn the right to represent USA at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games. If USA Volleyball receives a second spot, the second team will be selected from U23 Beach National Team Alternates. Athletes must complete mandatory training and meet all USAV, FIVB, and host requirements to maintain their position; those unable to comply will forfeit their spot, allowing USA Volleyball to select a replacement team.

Deadlines and Registration Information
Deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. PT on the following dates:

• • December 19, 2024              Registration posted online and opens (LINK)
  • January 10, 2025                  Regular Registration Deadline
  • January 10, 2025                  Confirmed Entry List released
  • January 17, 2025                  Last day for late registration and partner changes
  • January 21, 2025                  Last day for coaches to register (LINK)
  • January 24, 2025                  Qualification Tournament
  • January 25-26, 2025            Main Draw Tournament

The Junior Pan American Games
The Junior Pan American Games are organized by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) and offer athletes under the age of 23 (born in 2003 or beyond) the opportunity to compete at the highest level of international competition. This event brings together athletes from more than 40 countries in the Americas, with more than 3,500 athletes expected to compete in more than 30 sports in 2025.

The second-ever edition of the games will be held in Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay, and are a vital steppingstone for many athletes aiming for future success at the Pan American Games, the Olympic Games and other international competitions. The first Junior Pan American Games were held in Cali-Valle, Colombia in 2021.

Save the Date for Additional 2025 Trials

• May 15-18 World University Games Trials (U26), Manhattan Beach, Calif.
• June 16-19 FIVB U21 World Championship Trials, Manhattan Beach, Calif.
  • Athletes must meet all eligibility requirements to participate in the trials
  • Registration for those will open in late January