March 19-21, 2027
Orlando, Florida
Girls National Qualifiers
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Event Information
Dates:
March 19-21
Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2027 Sunshine Classic:
- Open 13-17
- National (only for 11s & 12s)
- USA 12-17
- Liberty 13-17
- American 12-17
Overall team count for the 2027 Sunshine Volleyball Classic 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:
- $925 per team (11s – 17s)
Refund Policy:
Teams not accepted into Sunshine Volleyball Classic: Full Refund
Deadlines:
Registration Opens: 09/22/2026 11:00 AM ET
Registration Deadline: 09/29/2026 05:00 PM ET
Refund Deadline: 02/19/2027 05:00 PM ET
Roster Deadline: 02/19/2027 05:00 PM ET
Reminder: Due to the 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.
When a team registers for an Open Division in AES, its initial status will be Pending. Teams should not submit payment while their status is Pending.
If an Open Division fills within 24 hours
If an Open Division receives 48 or more registrations during the first 24 hours after registration opens, USA Volleyball will review all teams that registered in that 24-hour period.
Priority acceptance will be given to teams that, in the prior season and in the age division immediately below the division entered:
- Qualified in the Open or USA division at a national qualifier; or
- Finished in the top 20 percent of an Open Division field at a national qualifier.
Example: Teams entering the 2027 17 Open Division field will be evaluated based on their 2026 16s results.
If more than 48 teams meet one or more of the priority criteria, USA Volleyball will use the timestamp of each team’s AES registration to determine acceptance. The first 48 eligible teams, based on registration timestamp, will receive OK to Pay status.
If fewer than 48 teams meet the priority criteria, USA Volleyball will fill the remaining available positions in registration-timestamp order form among other teams that registered during the 24-hour review period.
If an Open Division does not fill within 24 hours
If an Open Division does not receive 48 registrations during the first 24 hours, teams will be accepted strictly in AES registration-timestamp order until the 48-team capacity is reached. Teams selected for acceptance will have their AES status updated to OK to Pay.
2027 Sunshine Classic Registration
**Limited spots available. To increase your chances of getting in, be ready to register immediately!
2027 Registration Process:
- Housing Access: Housing will be available only to teams in an Ok to Pay status based on their registration time stamp. Teams on the Waitlist or in a Pending status will not have access to hotel accommodations.
- Registration Status:
- Pending: Upon registering your team in AES, your status will initially be “Pending.” No further action is required from you at this stage. USAV will review the time stamp of your registration and place you in one of two categories: OK to Pay or Waitlist (See Below). Please note that this status does not guarantee acceptance, and we advise against booking travel at this time.
- Ok to Pay: This status indicates tentative acceptance. To secure your spot, you must submit payment and complete housing through Team Travel Source as soon as possible. Please note that this status does not guarantee acceptance, and we advise against booking travel at this time.
- Waitlist: If the division you entered fills up before your registration is complete, your status will be changed to “Waitlist.” You can email [email protected] to check your waitlist position or to inquire about moving to another division. Do not submit payment unless your status is updated to “Ok to Pay.” Please note that this status does not guarantee acceptance, and we advise against booking travel at this time.
- Accepted: Once payment is received and your housing is confirmed by Team Travel Source, your status will be updated to “Accepted.” This is the only status that confirms full acceptance into the event, and you may then proceed to book your travel arrangements.
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 6:00 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 and location?
A: Entry will be located at the West Concourse
- 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-Jan_27_2026-1.pdf for further details.
Q: What is the admissions policy?
A: Admission for parents & spectators will go on sale in March. 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 Official Roster. Players- will not need or receive QR code/wristband/bag tag. They will enter through the Athlete Entrance.
Q: What is the concession and seating policy?
A: No outside food, alcohol, coolers or chairs are allowed in the convention center. The Orange County Convention Center will be selling food in the venue and have made an effort to provide a good variety of options.
Q. Are animals allowed in the convention center?
A: No animals are allowed inside the Court Area (ONLY ADA animals are allowed)
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.
Q: Is there luggage storage?
A: Luggage is not permitted in event play areas. On Days 1 and 2, please leave luggage with your hotel, as no luggage storage will be available. On Day 3, a luggage room will be located near each entrance. Luggage storage is $5 per bag, payable by credit card only.
2027 Housing Registration Process
Only teams in an Ok to Pay status will receive a link to book housing. Teams that are in a Pending or Waitlist status on AES will NOT have access to 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
USA Volleyball is excited to announce that we have partnered with VolleyStation to implement digital scorekeeping at many of our events. We will be utilizing this method of scorekeeping during the Sunshine Classic on all courts.
It is particularly IMPORTANT for ALL coaches and players to review the material below before the event begins.
West Concourse
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
