2021 U19 Beach World Championship Trials

Registration

2021 Manual

Download the tournament manual.

Dates

June 21, 2021: Qualifier
June 22-23, 2021: Main draw
Sept. 15-19, 2021: Competition

Location

Huntington Beach, Calif. (trials)
Roi Et, Thailand (competition)

Athlete Eligibility Requirements:

Be eligible to compete for the United States per USAV, NORCECA, FIVB and IOC regulations/requirements.
Athletes must be a currently registered member of USAV.
Athletes must be born on January 1, 2002 or later.
Pairs must register together, and both must meet all athlete requirements.
Pairs that finish first, second or third at this event, are REQUIRED to attend all training sessions assigned by USA Volleyball between trials and the competition.
- Training dates and location for U19 teams will take place alongside the 2021 Beach High Performance Championship (July 26-31, location TBA) and two to three days before departing for Thailand (date TBD, location TBD).
Athletes must be a U.S. citizen and have a valid passport.
Must complete all FIVB required paperwork and documents as needed.
An athlete who is 18 years of age or turns 18 on or before June 15, 2020, must successfully complete the MANDATORY SafeSport Training.

Top Team Honors and Privileges

First-place finishers are guaranteed a trip to compete in the 2021 FIVB U19 World Championships.
Second-place finishers will receive a trip to compete at the 2021 FIVB U19 World Championships, provided the FIVB allows the U.S. a second team slot.
Third-place finishers will be alternates for the 2021 U19 World Championships
First-, second- and third-place finishing teams must attend the required training sessions listed above.
USA Volleyball will cover all expenses for the training sessions and the U19 World Championships for these qualified teams.

Athlete/Coach Registration Deadlines

April 21, 2021: Registration reopened
May 21, 202: Registration deadline
May 28, 2021: Confirmed entry list released (24 teams will gain entry into the main draw and 24 teams will gain entry into the qualification tournament)
June 4, 2021: Coach registration deadline
June 14, 2021: Last day for any pairs to late register
June 18, 2021: Last day for any partner changes

*Refunds are issued minus a $20 administrative fee. No refunds after TBD.

18-Year-Old Athletes

Any athlete who is 18 years of age or turning 18 on or before the first day of trials, must completed the Safe Sport training in order to be eligible to participate.

Athlete Dress Code/Attire

All female athletes must wear shorts or spandex (1” inseam, min) and a tank top that covers the midriff when arms are at the sides.
Male athletes must wear shorts and tanks. The shorts must be a minimum of 10 inches in length, and the tank tops must cover the midsection.
The tops should be matching and have two (2) different numbers clearly visible that correspond to each player.
Hats, visors, sunglasses and sand socks are considered optional personal attire.
For competitions, pairs must be dressed identically, including matching tops and bottoms (including lengths).
Cold weather clothing is permitted in conjunction with the uniform and tops should fit snugly under any uniform.

Athlete Check in Procedure

Athletes must check in as a team (both partners MUST be present in order to be checked in)

Coach Requirements & Registration

ALL coaches must register to participate in the trials.
- Coaches must register before June 4, 2021
- All coaches must meet the minimum requirements in order to participate in the event:
  - Be a current USAV member in good standing
  - Successfully complete the SafeSport training
  - Successfully completed a USAV background screening
  - Hold USAV IMPACT certification

Hotel Information: TBD

USA Volleyball has teamed up with Team Travel Source to provide discounted room rates. Visit TTS for hotel options.

Rules and Regulations

Please review the tournament manual for rules and regulations.

Questions/Concerns

Email bntdp@usav.org.

*The above terms and conditions may change given the developments of Covid-19 and USA Volleyball likelihood of hosting those events.