April 2-4, 2026
Anaheim, California
Girls National Qualifiers
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Event Information
Q: When should I book travel on the final day of play?
A: The last match on the final day of play is scheduled to start at 3:00pm. However:
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We recommend that you do not schedule any departing flights prior to 6 p.m.
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Q: Where can I find the schedule?
A: The final schedule will be posted at the beginning of the week of play
Q: What are the entry times
- AM Waves – Doors will open at 7 a.m. 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 2026 Girls Championship Manual for further details.
Q: What is the ticketing policy?
A: Tickets for parents & spectators will go on sale in February. 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 the 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.
Q: What is the concession and seating policy?
A: No outside food, coolers or chairs are allowed in the convention center. The Anaheim Convention Center will be selling food in the venue and have made an effort to provide a good variety of options.
Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: There will not be any practice times available at the convention center.
Q: Balls and Carts
A: USA Volleyball will not be providing warm-up balls or carts for rent.
Parking available in Car Park 1 and Car Park 4.
***Important: Overflow Parking will be available in Disney’s Toy Story Parking. 4. When parking here, attendees must tell their Cashiers that they are “here for volleyball” or “here for the Convention Center event” or anything to that effect to receive the discounted parking rate of $25.00.
West Coast Qualifier Showcase
Date: April 1, 2026
Location: Momentous Sports Center
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages: 2026-2030
Start times for 2nd and 3rd day of play will depend on a team’s finish from the day before. The wave schedule only applies to day 1 of play.
Wave Schedule:
AM Wave: 8 AM Start – 15 USA, 15 Open, *16 American, 16 USA, 16 Open, 17 Liberty, *17 USA, 17 Open
PM Wave: 3 PM Start – *16 American, 16 Liberty, 17 American, *17 USA, 18 Club
*16 American and *17 USA divisions will play EITHER in the AM or PM wave depending on seeding.
**Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability.
Last Day of Play: We recommend that you do not schedule any departing flights prior to 6:00pm.
The number of bids to the GJNC for any of the Divisions is dependent on the number of teams in that division. The table below shows the bid allocations for each of the age divisions based on the number of teams entered in that division.
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Number of Bids by Division
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| 15 Open | 2 | 16 American | 2 | |
| 15 USA | 4 | 17 Open | 2 | |
| 16 Open | 2 | 17 USA | 3 | |
| 16 USA | 3 | 17 Liberty | 3 | |
| 16 Liberty | 3 | 17 American | 1 | |
A USAV Team Code is required to purchase a spectator registration. Your club director will provide each team with their unique USAV Team Code.
Spectator Registration QR Codes will go on sale on March 19th, 2026
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.
Registration for the 2026 Girls West Coast is Now Open!
2026 Girls West coast Registration
**Limited spots available. To increase your chances of getting in, be ready to register immediately!
Dates: Thursday April 2 – Saturday April 4
Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2026 Girls West Coast:
- Open – 15-17
- USA – 15-17
- Liberty – 16-17
- American – 16-17
- Club (Non-Bid Division) – 18
Overall team count for the 2026 Girls West Coast will be fluid and may change from the initial registration opening count. Due to changing circumstances, some divisions may increase and decrease as our team count fluctuates. Please be aware of this before registering and understand this may be the case up to the event.
Entry Fees
- $850 per team 15-17s
- $700 per team 18 club
Refund Policy
Teams not accepted into Girls West Coast: Full Refund
Deadlines
Registration Deadline: 03/1/2026 5 p.m.
Refund Deadline: 3/2/2026 5 p.m.
Roster Deadline: 03/19/2026 5 p.m.
Reminder: Due to the fees imposed by credit card merchants, all credit card payments will incur a $25 nonrefundable convenience fee. There are no convenience fees for paying by check.
Housing is now open!
2026 Housing
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:
- (502) 354-9103
Anaheim Convention Center – 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
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