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July 8-11, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
National Championships
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Q: Where can I find the schedule?
A: It will be posted at the beginning of the week of play on AES.
Q: What are the entry times ?
Q: What is the tiebreaker procedure?
A: Please see the tiebreaking procedure flow chart (PDF).
Q: Are the matches livestreamed?
A: We’re excited to announce BallerTV will be livestreaming the Boys Junior National Championship! The event livestream kicks off Wednesday, July 8th.
Can’t attend the event in person? With BallerTV, you can watch the Boys Junior National Champ games live, create and edit clips, and get access to the game downloads.
Q: Will there be balls and carts available for rental?
A: Yes, Coaches/Rostered staff will be able to checkout volleyballs and carts on a first come first serve basis at the equipment tent by the championship desk
Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: Yes – Practice time is available Tuesday July 7th from 12:00pm-5:00pm on a first come first serve basis.
Q: What is the last-day forfeit policy?
A: Any forfeits during the last/final day of play will result in the following penalties:
Q: What is the ticketing policy?
A: Tickets for parents & spectators will go on sale two weeks prior to the event. 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, they will enter through Athlete Entrance.
Q: What is the concession and seating policy?
A: No outside food, coolers or chairs are allowed in the convention center. The Phoenix Convention Center will be selling food in the venue and have made an effort to provide a good variety of options.
| AM WAVE | PM WAVE |
| 12s | 17s |
| 13s | 18s |
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**Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability.
Registration will open on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 12 PM Noon EST on Advanced Event Systems.
Acceptance will first be given to teams who have completed all requirements. A team’s registration time stamp will be used once a division fills up and moves to a waitlist status.
ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Register for the event in AES
2. Pay registration fee, either by check or credit card
3. Submitted rosters are required in order to be fully accepted. Edits can still be made to the roster after acceptance.
4. Complete housing through Team Travel Source (More information below)
If you are a parent(s) that needs general modifications or changes to reservations, please email
If you are a coach or club that needs assistance with a rooming block, please email
Customer service phone number:
Process for consideration of At-Large Bids
To be considered for an at-large bid to the BJNC, a team must enter the event through the approved USAV online registration system as an Open or USA team and submit complete and accurate results by all posted deadlines. In the absence of results, a letter of explanation addressing the reason(s) why such results are not available, and reason(s) why the team should be considered for an at-large bid should be submitted. The letter is to be submitted to the USAV Events Department by the entry deadline.
Please see the current BJNC Pre-Tournament Manual (Coming Soon) for deadlines and other information (www.usavolleyball.org).
The teams awarded the at-large bids will be selected by the BCC with final approval of the USAV Events Department using the following criteria:
1. Must have competed in at least one (1) bid tournament (in a bid division—Open OR USA)
2. Register your team in the desired At-Large division for the BJNC in AES and send payment and the entry form
by the posted deadline (may not register for both Open & USA but if a team is not awarded an Open bid, it will
be considered for USA). *Please note: If previously registered in club division please reach out to [email protected] to change divisions to the desired At Large division
3. Strength
4. Record against Qualified teams
5. Record against At Large applicants
6. Past year’s BJNC finish of the rostered players
7. Date of entry
The BCC committee and the USAV Events Department will rank all Open At-Large and USA At-Large applicants together regardless of the division entered and assign bids by that agreed upon rank. Teams awarded an At-Large bid have up to three (3) business days to accept or decline the bid. If a team declines a bid, the declining bid will trickle down to the next team in rank order. If a team accepts a bid but does not participate in BJNC, the team is subject to sanctions for not using bids.
The BCC and USAV EVENTS DEPARTMENT reserve the right to accept as many or as few teams applying for an At-Large Bid to round out numbers and create even pool play. Note: Any team that declines an Open or USA bid at a bid tournament will be ineligible for an at-large bid. *In the Open Division(s) Hawaii and Puerto Rico will be given one (1) bid for the 14s-18s & underage divisions. Each territory will award those bids to a team in each age division by any means they deem appropriate (i.e. a tournament or via an application process). Any other team wishing to receive a bid for the 14 or 15 & underage divisions must attend a bid tournament and apply for an At-Large bid if necessary. If Hawaii or Puerto Rico choose to award the allotted bids via bid tournament, that tournament is not considered a sanctioned USAV bid tournament and does not count towards the required criteria to be eligible to apply for an at-large bid.
Announcement of At-large Bids
The USAV Events Department will announce the Teams being awarded the BJNC At-Large Bids via email. The Events Department will notify Teams awarded an At-Large Bid by email, sent to the Coach and Club Director at the email addresses provided in the BJNC’s Event registration system.
Refund deadline: June 19th
Online Registration and Roster Submission via AES: May 22nd
Please follow the link below and complete the steps to ensure all members are properly registered:
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2026 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship. Spectator admission will go on sale Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
USAV is using an electronic system. The QR Code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.
For Foreign Team Participation, please follow the form linked below:
FOREIGN TEAM PARTICIPATION FORM
For any questions or additional support, please contact us at [email protected].
Please click below for the 2026 Boys Junior National Championship Pre-Tournament Manual.
Date: July 7
Location: Phoenix Convention Center
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $75 per athlete
Open to all genders ages 11-17
Join the most viral volleyball brand in the world, Out of System, for a high-energy, high-impact all-skills clinic at USAV Boys Junior Nationals! Open to all genders, ages 11–17, this clinic is part of Out of System’s 6th Annual Summer Tour and is built to challenge and inspire athletes of every position—setters, liberos, hitters, and everyone in between. Athletes will train all-around skills (setting, hitting, passing, defense, and decision-making) through high-rep, live-feedback sessions and fun, competitive drills that build real-game IQ and out-of-system confidence.
Led by pro players and NCAA standouts Joe & Gage Worsley, this clinic delivers a legit high-level experience in a ridiculously fun environment. Past athletes, parents, and coaches rave that Out of System clinics are the most intense, fun, and confidence-building events they attend all year
Grab a partner and get ready for a fun and competitive twist on volleyball! Teams register as a pair and will be matched with another registered pair to form a four-person team. Open to BJNC coaches, local coaches, and other adult participants, this coed event is a great opportunity to connect, compete, and enjoy the volleyball community.
Whether you’re looking to improve your skills or enjoy some friendly competition, Out of System has something for everyone on July 7, 5-9 p.m.! 🎉🏐
Entry Fees
Payment
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.
If paying by check please mail official entry form and check to: USA Volleyball Attn: BJNC
4065 Sinton Rd. Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
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.
• 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.
Refund Deadline is June 19th
Parents can now sign up for official USA Volleyball action photos before the tournament.
We only photograph players by request. Sign up is free, but spots fill up quickly so sign up as soon as possible using this link:
Sign up early for action photos.
About an hour before your first match on the first day, you need to come to our Texas Star Booth to finalize your action request with court and time.
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 prints, plaques, and digital photos at the tournament. Posters will be mailed afterwards.
You can still sign up at the tournament, but it’s easier and faster if you sign up before the tournament. Don’t miss this unique and fun opportunity.
See you at the Photo Booth!
TEAM PHOTOS
In addition to action photos, stop by our booth for your special team photo with the USAV background. Stop by and 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 keep sake.
Sign up early for team photos.
Coaches – Please register through University Athlete. After registering, you will be able to check in at the Spectator Registration Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration is required.
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USA Volleyball is excited to announce that the 2026 Boys Junior National Championships (BJNC) will take place July 8-11, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
