Looking Ahead: Don’t Miss 2025 Boys Junior Nationals in Minneapolis
USA Volleyball is pleased to announce that Minneapolis will host the 2025 Boys Junior National Championship on July 3-10 at the Minneapolis Convention Center
July 3-5, 2025
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn.
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Event Information
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 ?
- AM Waves – Doors will open at 7AM. Once you have completed your work assignments and matches for the day please leave the facility.
- PM Waves – Doors will open at 2:30PM to allow AM waves to leave after their scheduled 1PM game.
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 3rd.
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.
Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: Yes – Practice time is available Wednesday July 2nd from 12:00pm-8:00pm 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:
- 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 Boys Championship Manual for further details.
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 Minneapolis Convention Center will be selling food in the venue and have made an effort to provide a good variety of options.
Wave Schedule for Day 1 of Play – *As of 6/4/2025
| AM WAVE | PM WAVE |
|---|---|
| 14’s | 17’s |
| 15’s | 18’s |
| 16’s |
Day 2: Everyone will play in the AM Wave to accommodate for teams wanting to attend the Twins game
**Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability.
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2025 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship. Spectator admission will go on sale June 18, 2025.
USAV is using an electronic system. The QR Code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.
Please click below for the 2025 Boys Junior National Championship Pre-Tournament Manual.
Housing is NOW OPEN
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
Action and Team Photos
Parents can now sign up early for official USA Volleyball action photos before the tournament.
This year, you can also sign up early for official USA Volleyball team photos. When you sign up early for team photos, you can take advantage of the Team Photo Package that includes huge discounts on Team Photo Plaques plus a free Team Photo Plaque and hi-res digital photo to share!
We only photograph players by request. Sign up is free, but spots fill up quickly so signup as soon as possible using this link. Don’t miss this unique and fun opportunity.
Sign up early for action photos
On that page, click HELP to learn more about how action photos work.
When you sign up early, you still need to come to our booth about an hour before first match on the first day to finalize your action request with court and time.
You can still sign up at the tournament, but it’s easier and faster if you sign up before the tournament.
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 5×7 and 8×10 prints, photo plaques and digital photos at the tournament. Posters will be mailed afterward.
Sign up early for team photos!
On that page, click HELP to learn more about how team photos work.
You can still sign up at the tournament, but it’s easier and faster if you sign up before the tournament. Plus, you can take advantage of the Team Photo Package that includes huge discounts on Team Photo Plaques plus a free Team Photo Plaque and hi-res digital photo to share!
When you sign up early, you still need to come to our booth on the first day to finalize your team request with the day and time for your team photo.
Schedule your team photo for a time that is good for your whole team. The team photo is taken in our booth with the Official USA Volleyball background. 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 touchscreen monitors at our booth. You can purchase 5×7 and 8×10 prints as well as wood and sport court photo plaques to take home as a keepsake.”
After you finalize your team order for 5×7 and 8×10 prints and team photo plaques, you can pickup them up the next day or within 15-30 minutes on the last day. With the Team Photo Package, you will receive huge discounts on Team Photo Plaques, a free Team Photo Plaque, and a Hi-res Digital Photo via email.
Registration opens on Wednesday Dec. 4 at 12 p.m. MT and 2 p.m. ET on Advanced Event Systems.
Acceptance will first be given to teams who have completed all requirements.
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 to come)
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 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 May 23rd. 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 23rd
**COMING SOON**
*Please note all courts for the 2025 Boys Junior National Championship in Minneapolis, MN will be Oversized*
College Bound & Proud Scholarship!
- Information & Application: https://www.teamtravelsource.com/usav-collegeboundandproud/
- Last date to Apply: June 11, 2025
Entry Fees
- 14 -18 Open &USA – $600
- 16 & 18 American – $600
- 12 & 13 Club – $550
- 14 – 18 Club – $600
Payment
Check or credit card is accepted.
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: May 31st, 2025
Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.
Practice Opportunities will be available at the Minneapolis Convention Center on a first come, first serve basis.
July 2nd from 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Ball and Ball cart checkout will be available for the duration of the tournament starting on July 3rd at the Equipment Tent located next to the Championship Desk.
Teams who intend to checkout balls must present a photo ID at the tent.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience! USA Volleyball has teamed up with the Minnesota Twins to bring you exclusive ticket deals for their games while we’re in Minneapolis for the Boys Junior National Championship! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to catch some exciting baseball action while you’re in town for the tournament. It’s the perfect way to make your time in Minneapolis even more thrilling!
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Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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