9th-14th Street along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Quad C Photography at (979) 476-2473 or [email protected]

Numerous public parking garages and other public parking options can be found located near the competition venue.

Parking Lots and Garages in Close Proximity

• Municipal Parking Lots are located on Atlantic Avenue at 4th Steet, Rudee Loop and 2nd Street.
• Closest Parking Garage is located on Pacific Avenue at 9th Street.

More information on Oceanfront Parking can be found here.

Information on Virginia Beach and the event (PDF)

Download the tournament manual. (PDF)

Visit Volleyball Life for teams, pools, schedule and results.

Visit our housing link.

Register

All adult persons who:

-Have regular contact with minor athletes, or

-Power or authority over minor athletes

Are required to be SafeSport trained and pass a background screen (Must be a member of USA Volleyball)

All one-on-one interactions Between Adult Participants and Minor Athletes Must be:

• Observable and interruptible.

MAAPP – USA Volleyball

The U.S. Center for SafeSport MAAPP website is: (they have more resources for parents, coaches, administrators, etc.)

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies | U.S. Center for SafeSport (uscenterforsafesport.org)

For event questions, please contact: [email protected].

Uniforms are not required but are encouraged. All athletes are REQUIRED to wear a top, for girls it must cover your midsection when standing, and bottoms such as spandex, shorts or leggings. No bikinis will be permitted for any team. For boys it must be a tank top or t-shirt that covers the midsection when standing, and bottoms such as board shorts, athletic shorts. No brief type swim trunks.

International Teams wishing to participate in this event must contact: [email protected]. Please note that International Athletes are REQUIRED to pay the additional Insurance Fee charge based on how many International players are on the team (1 or 2).

Visit Virginia Beach

Colorado Convention Center

700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

Halls B-E

Session 1 (May 23 – 25)

AM Wave (Play Begins at 8AM)

• Mens Open
• Mens AA
• Mens 60s
• Mens 70s
• Womens B
• Womens 50s
• Womens 60s
• Reverse Coed 4s
• SONA

PM Wave (Play Begins at 3PM) 

• Womens Open/AA
• Womens 40s
• Mens B
• Mens 50s
• SONA

Session 2 (May 26 – May 28)

AM Wave (Play Begins at 8AM)

• Mens A
• Mens 65s
• Mens 73s
• Womens BB
• Womens 45s
• Coed 4s

PM Wave (Play Begins at 3PM)

• Womens A
• Womens 55s
• Mens BB
• Mens 55s

Colorado Convention Center doors will open at 7AM sharp every morning

Club Division List by Difficulty (Highest to Lowest)

1. Open
2. AA
3. A
4. BB
5. B

We STRONGLY encourage all club level teams to register your team(s) in the division that BEST aligns with your team’s competitiveness AND skill level to ensure a fair/competitive/fun experience for ALL teams attending the tournament!

IMPORTANT UPDATE! – May 23-25 (On-Site Check In on Thursday, May 22) 

• Mens Open
• Womens Open

IMPORTANT UPDATE! – The Open Divisions will now feature a 3-Day best 2 out of 3 set format offering a total payout of $20,000 split between the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers of each division.

• 1st Place = $5,000
• 2nd Place = $3,000
• 3rd Place = $2,000

May 23-25 (On-Site Check In on Thursday, May 22) 

• Mens Open
• Mens AA
• Mens B
• Mens 40s
• Mens 50s
• Mens 60s
• Mens 70s
• Womens Open
• Womens AA
• Womens B
• Womens 40s
• Womens 50s
• Womens 60s
• Special Olympics (SONA)
• Reverse Coed 4s (Check In on Friday, May, 23) 

May 26-28 (On-Site Check In on Sunday, May 25) 

• Mens A
• Mens BB
• Mens 45s
• Mens 55s
• Mens 65s
• Mens 73s
• Womens A
• Womens BB
• Womens 45s
• Womens 55s
• Womens 65s
• Sitting
• Coed 4s

Please note that registration for the following divisions will NOT be enabled at the time of registration: Mens 40s; Mens 45s; Mens 73s; Womens 60s; Womens 65s.

In order for the listed division to be enabled for registration, a MINIMUM OF FIVE teams must request entry into their desired division(s). Please email [email protected] to request your division.

Admission for the Open National Championship is free for all spectators!

Date – Sunday, May 25th

Time – 7PM to 2AM

Location – Number Thirty Eight 

Address – 3560 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO 80216

Remember to pick up your team’s wristbands for this event during your scheduled ON SITE CHECK IN!

This is an 18+ venue so ALL adult players 18 years old and above are welcome to attend and celebrate!  

Registration for the 2025 USAV Open National Championship is Now CLOSED.

Please click the following link to register your team(s) in AES.

2025 USAV Opens Registration Link

Need step by step help registering your team? Click the link for step by step registration instructions!

2025 OPENS REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE

Not sure how to purchase your Region’s membership through SportsEngine? CLICK HERE:

Welcome | 2025 Open Championship Membership Link Locator | USA Volleyball

Deadlines

• Online Registration ENDS in AES for ALL Divisions: Friday, April 18, 2025.  
• Jersey Verification Edits: Friday, May 2, 2025. (This is your time to get all members of your team added to the roster)
• Seeding Form: Wednesday, Friday, May 2, 2025. (2025 Opens Seeding Survey)

Should a team need to cancel its registration from the national championship BEFORE the refund deadline date, a full refund of the entry fee will be given.

Any refunds requested AFTER the refund deadline will not be given.

Refund Deadline Date: Friday, May 2, 2025

*If the team pays by credit card, a $25 convenience fee will be charged. The convenience fee is nonrefundable.

The 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship is a Stay & Play Event. Housing MUST be booked within the available hotel blocks provided by our partner, Team Travel Source.

2025 USAV OPENS HOUSING LINK

Need Help with Housing?

If you are a participant(s) that needs general modifications or changes to reservations, please email

• [email protected]

If you are a coach, club or team representative that needs assistance with a rooming block, please email

• [email protected]

Customer service phone number:

• (502) 354-9103
  • Call or Text

New For 2025!

The following divisions now required a MINUMUM of FIVE committed teams in order for the division(s) to be activated in AES.

• Mens 40s
• Mens 45s
• Mens 73s (Registration Enabled)
• Womens 60s (Registration Enabled)
• Womens 65
• Reverse Coed 4s (Registration Enabled)

Please email [email protected] with the following information in order for your request to be added to the list:

1. Team Representative Name
2. Team Representative Email
3. Requested Division
4. Team Name (Optional)

Division Activation Request List

TEAM PRACTICES:
Court rental for team practice(s) will be available on Thursday, May 22nd and on Sunday, May 25th at the blue equipment tent located right next to the Championship Desk.

Thursday, May 22nd – Practice times will run from 1PM-9PM through a signup sheet located at the blue equipment tent in Hall D next to team check in.

Sunday, May 25th – Practice times will vary upon availability as the first session of play will still be in effect. Teams will need to sign up for courts as they become available at the blue equipment tent.

BALL CHECKOUT:
Ball checkout will be available for both practice sessions prior to the tournament beginning, along with the duration of the tournament starting on May 23-28 at the Equipment Tent located next to the Championship Desk.

• Teams who intend to checkout balls must present a photo ID at the tent.

2025 Opens Tournament Manual

World ParaVolley Zonal Championship to take place in the Denver Convention Center during Open’s 2025. Check back for more updates and details in the coming weeks!

The Player / Team matching service is intended to help players find teams or teams find additional players as part of the competition at the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship.

Lists of teams and players will be published on this page. You must fill out the application form to be added to the list of teams and players!

TEAM / PLAYER FINDER FORM (THIS MUST BE FILLED OUT TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST!)

TEAM / PLAYER FINDER LIST

The following online registration for Foreign Participants must be completed by Friday, May 17, at 11:59PM ET. If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] for help.  

NEW FOR 2025: Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam residents need to obtain 2025 Opens Championship Membership ID through SportsEngine with the following links:  

24-25 USAV Canadian & US Territory Adult Opens Participant Membership 

If you do not reside in Canada, Puerto Rico, or Guam, please follow the Foreign Player Requirements 

• Foreign Participant Registration Form 

1. Fill out registration form 
2. Sign electric documents and waivers 
3. Pay Foreign Insurance 

• $10/person 
  • This should be paid online with the registration form 
• Note: Proof of age and residency should remain with each player near the playing space in case an official request to see it
• Team Registration and Roster verification 
  • Please note: After completing the foreign player form, your USAV membership number will become active beginning in April. A member of the USAV team will check often for new registrations to be completed and for you to get your USAV number.

• See page 8 on AES Instructions 

Have questions about your uniforms for Opens?

Please see our uniform guidelines on our Resource Page

• Scroll down to the blue boxed section titled “UNIFORM”
• Read the materials completely and follow the instructions.

If you have additional questions regarding uniforms, please email [email protected] 

Complete your trip to Denver with a visit to Coors Field!

• Wednesday, May 21 (6:40pm) vs. Phillies
• Thursday, May 22 (1:10pm) vs. Phillies
• Friday, May 23 (6:40pm) vs. Yankees
• Saturday, May 24 (2:10pm) vs. Yankees
• Sunday, May 25 (1:10pm) vs. Yankees

Discounted Tickets Available Now

For more information on suites, party facilities, or to purchase more than 12 tickets, contact Rebecca Curles at [email protected] or (303) 312-2449.

Gather your squad and enjoy a brewery tour! Use code “USA10” at checkout for 10% off!

DENVER MICROBREW TOUR

[email protected] or [email protected] 

View the teams

Q: Will balls and carts be available?
A: USA Volleyball will have a limited number of balls and carts to rent on a first come first serve basis.

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:

• • We recommend that you do not schedule any departing flights prior to 6:00pm.

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 on the inside of the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center through Hall D

• 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 – 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:

1. A forfeiture penalty in which the dollar amount shall be determined by the tournament director.
2. 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.
3. Refer to the 2025 Girls Championship Manual for further details.

Q: What is the ticketing policy?
A: Tickets for parents & spectators will go on sale in June. 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 Kay Bailey Hutchinson 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: 14s-15s Wave: Practice from 4-8pm in the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center on June 24.

16s-17s Wave: Practice from 4-8pm in the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center on June 29.

Practice times are available on a first-come, first- serve basis. Court reservation ahead of practice is not available.

Q: Is there luggage storage?
A: There will not be an area designated for luggage storage at the convention center. Please arrange with your hotel.

Block 1: June 25- June 28

*Start times for this division are dependent on seeding

Block 2: June 30-July 3

*Start times for this division are dependent on seeding

Days 2-3 waves will depend on the teams finish from the previous day.

Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability.

All action photos taken at this tournament will soon expire.  Go to http://www.texstarphoto.com and click on the appropriate tournament to view and place your order.  Even if you didn’t request photos, someone on your team may have requested photos.  You can find your team photos by clicking on your Division (age group) and then scrolling to your team name.

All team and award photos taken at the National tournaments will also soon expire.  Go to http://www.texstarphoto.com and click on the appropriate tournament to view and place your order.  You can find your team photos by clicking “Teams” under Division and then scrolling to your team name or All-Tournament age and division.

Sign up early for team photos for 14-15s

Sign up early for team photos for 16-17s

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.

Wave One

Thursday, June 26- Pajama Day

Friday, June 27- Wild West Day

Wave Two

Tuesday, July 1- Pajama Day

Wednesday, July 2 – Wild West Day

All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2025 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 14-17’s. Spectator admission will go on sale June 11, 2025.

 Spectator Admission

USAV is using an electronic system. The QR Code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.

 KBHCC Parking Info

• Available on-site parking:
  • Garage: $20 daily rate
  • Lot C: $17 daily rate
  • Lot E: $12 daily rate
• Pricing is per day, per entry – no in/out.
• Parking cannot be purchased ahead of time

Ages 14-15: June 25-June 28 (Onsite Check-In: June 24)

Ages 16-17: June 30- July 3 (Onsite Check-In: June 29

Each age group will include the following divisions: Open, National, USA, Liberty, American, Freedom and Patriot

2025 GJNC 14-17s Age Division Schedule

 14s-17s Patriot List and Waitlist

General Information

• The Patriot Division is the only Pay to Play Division at the Girls Junior National Championship.
• Registration for the Patriot Division will open at the below time through the official event registration system, Advanced Event Systems (AES):
  • 14s – 17s: 12 p.m. EST on January 22, 2025

• The maximum number of teams that will be accepted in each Patriot Age Division will be as follows:
  • 14, 15, 16 and 17 & Under Age Divisions: 128

• The first teams (14-17 & under) to register, based on date and time of entry in AES, will be notified through email that they have been tentatively accepted into this division. In the email, these teams will be given a specific deadline by which their Official Entry Form and entry fee must be received at the USA Volleyball National Office AND their housing must be booked through Team Travel Source, in order to be officially accepted.
  • PLEASE DO NOT mail Official Entry Forms and fees to the USA Volleyball office UNTIL you have received notification of acceptance into the Patriot division from USA Volleyball Events Staff.
  • If teams fail to complete all entry requirements by the given deadline, they will automatically be moved to the bottom of the wait list.
  • All teams must book their housing through Team Travel Source in the Patriot Block and abide by the Stay & Play Policy.
• Teams that are not accepted as the first (TBD) teams, will be placed on a waitlist based on their date and time of entry in AES. This waitlist will be posted on the USA Volleyball website.
• If a team receives a Patriot bid and then later qualifies for a higher division, their entry materials will be transferred to their new division. That team’s Patriot bid will be awarded to the next team in line on the wait list (barring any team whose club has already met their team limit).
• Patriot Refund Deadline: May 31, 2025

*Please note: The Patriot division will be limited to 2 teams per club, per age group in the 14 & Under through 17 & Under age groups. If the age groups are not filled, we will then consider increasing this limit.

Please click below for the 2025 Girls 14-17s Junior National Championship Pre-Tournament Manual.

 2025 Pre Tournament Manual

Entry Fees

• 14-17 Open, National, USA, Liberty, American, Freedom – $1,000
• 14-17 Patriot – $900

Once a team has either accepted a bid or received a spot in the Patriot Division, they will be placed in an “OK to Pay” status. Only then will they be prompted for 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.

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.

**Last Day to mail in Checks is 5/16/25.**

• 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.

Housing
This is a Stay and Play event; all housing must be booked through Team Travel Source.

Patriot Housing will open Thursday, January 23

• If you are tentatively accepted with USAV for this event on January 22, Team Travel Source will email the Booking Link to the Club Contact registered on Thursday, January 23 at 12 p.m. EST
• If you are tentatively accepted with USAV after January 24 – Team Travel Source will email the Booking Link to the Club Contact registered, once we have notified Team Travel Source of your Patriot standing.

Patriot teams can only book at Patriot indicated properties. Properties will be marked as a Patriot hotel on the booking site. You can refer to Team Travel Source’s Housing Page for additional information

Location:

Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center

650 S Griffin St

Dallas, TX 75202

Dates & Registration Links:

JUNE 24th – 6-8PM – CLICK HERE

JUNE 29th – 6-8PM – CLICK HERE

Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.

 College coaches in attendance

• Has played in at least one NQ in the same GJNC division and age group for which the Team is applying (Open, USA or Liberty)
• Teams must have at least one finish in the top 50% of an event in the division they want to be considered for
• Is registered for GJNC 14-17s in AES
• Submits accurate and up-to-date electronic results in the GJNCs Event registration system (AES) no later than the end of business on the Tuesday after the finish of the last NQ offering their age group. ALL TEAM RESULTS NEED TO BE ENTERED.
• Complies with both their Region’s and USAV’s GJNCs deadline dates and meets the requirements.

The USAV Events Department will announce the Teams being awarded the GJNC 14-17s At-Large Bids no later than the second Tuesday after the last NQ.  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 GJNC 14-17s Event registration system (AES).

The At-Large Process has been completed for the 2025 season. Thank you to all those who applied, and good luck with the rest of your season!
To see all teams who won at-large bids, and have qualified for GJNC 14-17s, please use the following link:

Qualified Teams

Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas

650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202

Contact: [email protected]

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FOGO DE CHAO

Bring your team to Fogo de Chao to celebrate with a special offer just for the National Championships! For $49/guest, enjoy a selection of our most popular fire-roasted Brazilian cuts carved tableside, our abundant Market Table, and traditional Brazilian sides served family style, plus a fountain drink.

Located less than 2 miles from the Convention Center in Uptown Dallas at 2619 McKinney Ave #150, Dallas, TX 75204.

Call or email Elaina Linzy at 972-743-7225 or [email protected] and mention USA Volleyball to receive this special.

If you can’t make it to us, we can deliver to you with catering packages starting at $25/guest for groups of 10 or more. Order with us here: Catering – Fogo de Chão – Uptown Dallas

Check out the all-tournament teams.

Due to the inclement weather across the country causing travel delays, Friday’s matches will be pushed back one hour and will begin at 9AM MT Friday, April 25. Wave 2/PM Wave will be pushed back 30 minutes and will begin at 3:30PM MT Friday, April 25.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we make these adjustments.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our USAV Events Team at [email protected]

Q: Where can I find the schedule?
A: It will be posted at the beginning of the week of play on AES.

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 Girls Junior National Championship (18s)! The event livestream kicks off Friday April 25.

Can’t attend the event in person? With BallerTV, you can watch the Girls Junior National Championship (18s) 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 Thursday April 24 from 4 p.m. -7 p.m. 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:

1. A forfeiture penalty in which the dollar amount shall be determined by the tournament director.
2. 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.
3. Refer to the 2025 Girls Championship Manual for further details.

Q: What is the entrance policy?
A: Spectator QR codes for parents & spectators will go on sale April 11th, 2025. 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.

All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2025 Girls 18s Junior National Championship. USAV is using an electronic system. The QR Code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.

QR Codes will go on-sale Friday, April 11, 2025.

Spectator Admission

Registration is NOW Re-opening for the Girls 18 Junior National Championship opens Wednesday December 11th at 12 PM MST/2 PM EST.

Register Here!

* Teams will not be able to Pay for GJNC 18s until they have been put into OK TO PAY status. Once a team has either accepted a bid or received a spot in the Patriot Division they will be placed in an “OK to PAY” Status.

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)

AM / Morning Wave:

• 18 Open
• 18 National
• 18 American
• 18 Liberty

Doors will open for AM Wave @ 7AM (Matches will begin at 8AM)

PM / Afternoon Wave:

• 18 USA
• 18 Freedom
• 18 Patriot**

Doors will open for PM Wave @ 2PM (Matches will begin at 3PM)

**Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability.

Entry Fees

• 18 Open, National, USA, Liberty, American, Freedom – $900
• 18 Patriot – $800

Once a team has either accepted a bid or received a spot in the Patriot Division, they will be placed in an “OK to Pay” status. Only then will they be prompted for 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: 18s GJNC 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.

All action photos taken at this tournament will soon expire.  Go to http://www.texstarphoto.com and click on the appropriate tournament to view and place your order.  Even if you didn’t request photos, someone on your team may have requested photos.  You can find your team photos by clicking on your Division (age group) and then scrolling to your team name.

All team and award photos taken at the National tournaments will also soon expire.  Go to http://www.texstarphoto.com and click on the appropriate tournament to view and place your order.  You can find your team photos by clicking “Teams” under Division and then scrolling to your team name or All-Tournament age and division.

General Information

• The Patriot Division is the only Pay to Play Division at the Girls 18s National Championship.
• Registration for the Patriot Division will open at the following time through the official event registration system, Advanced Event Systems (AES): 2:00pm EST on December 11, 2024.

There will 64 maximum number of teams that will be accepted in the Patriot Division.

PATRIOT LIST

• The first 64 teams to register, based on date and time of entry in AES, will be notified through email that they have been tentatively accepted into this division. In the email, these teams will be given a specific deadline by which their Official Entry Form and entry fee must be received at the USA Volleyball National Office AND their housing must be booked through Team Travel Source, in order to be officially accepted.
  • • • PLEASE DO NOT mail Official Entry Forms and fees to the USA Volleyball office UNTIL you have received notification of acceptance into the Patriot division from USA Volleyball Events Staff.
      • If teams fail to complete all entry requirements by the given deadline, they will automatically be moved to the bottom of the wait list.
      • All teams must book their housing through Team Travel Source in the Patriot Block and abide by the Stay & Play Policy.
  • Teams that are not accepted as the top (TBD) teams, will be placed on a waitlist based on their date and time of entry in AES. This waitlist will be posted on the USA Volleyball website.
  • If a team receives a Patriot bid and then later qualifies for a higher division, their entry materials will be transferred to their new division. That team’s Patriot bid will be awarded to the next team in line on the wait list (barring any team whose club has already met their team limit).
  • Patriot Refund Deadline Date: March 28th, 2025

*Please note: The Patriot division will be limited to 2 teams per club. If the division does not fill, we will then consider increasing this limit.

Please click below for the 2025 Girls 18s Junior National Championship Pre-Tournament Manual.

2025 GJNC 18S PRE TOURNAMENT MANUAL

• Has played in at least one NQ in the same GJNC division and age group for which the Team is applying (Open, USA or Liberty)
• Teams must have at least one finish in the top 50% of an event in the division they want to be considered for
• Is registered for 18 GJNCs in the 18 GJNCs Event registration system
• Submits accurate and up-to-date electronic results in the GJNCs Event registration system (AES) no later than the end of business on the Tuesday after the finish of the last NQ offering their age group. ALL TEAM RESULTS NEED TO BE ENTERED.
• Complies with both their Region’s and USAV’s GJNCs deadline dates and meets the requirements.

The USAV Events Department will announce the Teams being awarded the 18s GJNCs At-Large Bids no later than the second Tuesday after the last NQ.  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 18s GJNCs Event registration system.

Please use the below form to formally apply for consideration of an At-Large bid for the 2025 Girls 18s Junior National Championship:

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS EOD MARCH 25th!

GJNC 18s At-Large Bid Form

Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Night: Western Chic 

We’re inviting you to the most exciting free event of the season! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 24, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek for a night of Glitz, Glam, and Giddy Up! You won’t want to miss:

• FREE Entry!
• Delicious Light Refreshments & Snacks to keep you energized
• A DJ spinning your favorite tunes and plenty of dancing

This event is exclusively for GJNC 18s athletes only – no parents, coaches, or dates allowed. It’s your time to shine and have a blast with fellow athletes!

Get ready to mix and mingle, show off your best moves on the dance floor, and enjoy a fantastic evening with friends. Whether you’re here for the glam or the fun, this event has something for everyone!

We can’t wait to see you there for a night full of energy, style, and unforgettable moments!

College Bound & Proud Scholarship!

• Website with information & to apply: https://www.teamtravelsource.com/usav-collegeboundandproud/

• Last Date to Apply: April 3, 2025 

Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.

 College coaches in attendance

Salt Palace Convention Center

100 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Salt Palace Convention Center | Salt Lake City Meetings (visitsaltlake.com)

Contact: [email protected]

Q: Where can I find the schedule?
A: It will be posted at the beginning of the week of play on AES.

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 Girls Junior National Championship (10-13s)! The event livestream kicks off Saturday, June 21st.

Can’t attend the event in person? With BallerTV, you can watch the Girls Junior National Championship (10-13s) 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 Friday June 20th from 4:00pm-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:

1. A forfeiture penalty in which the dollar amount shall be determined by the tournament director.
2. 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.
3. Refer to the 2025 Girls Championship Manual for further details.

Q: What is the ticketing policy?
A: Tickets for parents & spectators will go on sale June TBD. 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.

Wave Schedule for Day 1 of Play – *As of 5/19/2025

Days 2-3 waves will depend on the teams finish from the previous day.

*Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability*

Age Divisions

Ages 10-11s: June 21-23:  Onsite Check-in 6/20/25

Ages 12-13s: June 21-24: Onsite Check-in 6/20/25

Divisions

10s – Patriot

11s – National, Patriot

12s – National, USA, American, Patriot

13s – Open, National, USA, Liberty, American, Patriot

2025 GJNC 10-13s Age Division Schedule

All action photos taken at this tournament will soon expire.  Go to http://www.texstarphoto.com and click on the appropriate tournament to view and place your order.  Even if you didn’t request photos, someone on your team may have requested photos.  You can find your team photos by clicking on your Division (age group) and then scrolling to your team name.

All team and award photos taken at the National tournaments will also soon expire.  Go to http://www.texstarphoto.com and click on the appropriate tournament to view and place your order.  You can find your team photos by clicking “Teams” under Division and then scrolling to your team name or All-Tournament age and division.

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.

General Information

• The Patriot Division is the only Pay to Play Division at the Girls Junior National Championship.
• Registration for the Patriot Division will open at the below time through the official event registration system, Advanced Event Systems (AES):
  • 10s–13s: 12 p.m. EST on January 14, 2025
  • The maximum number of teams that will be accepted in each Patriot Age Division will be as follows:
  • 10 Patriot – 24 teams
  • 11 Patriot – 24 Teams
  • 12 Patriot – 64 Teams
  • 13 Patriot – 64 Teams

*Overall team count for the 2025 USAV Patriot divisions 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.

• The first teams (10-13 & under) to register, based on date and time of entry in AES, will be notified through email that they have been tentatively accepted into this division. In the email, these teams will be given a specific deadline by which their Official Entry Form and entry fee must be received at the USA Volleyball National Office AND their housing must be booked through Team Travel Source, in order to be officially accepted.
  • PLEASE DO NOT mail Official Entry Forms and fees to the USA Volleyball office UNTIL you have received notification of acceptance into the Patriot division from USA Volleyball Events Staff.
  • If teams fail to complete all entry requirements by the given deadline, they will automatically be moved to the bottom of the wait list.
  • All teams must book their housing through Team Travel Source in the Patriot block and abide by the Stay & Play Policy.
• Teams that are not accepted as the first (TBD based on division) teams, will be placed on a waitlist based on their date and time of entry in AES. This waitlist can be found using the “2025 Patriot List 10-13s” link below.
• If a team receives a Patriot bid and then later qualifies for a higher division, their entry materials will be transferred to their new division. That team’s Patriot bid will be awarded to the next team in line on the wait list (barring any team whose club has already met their team limit).

2025 PATRIOT LIST 10-13s

• Patriot Refund Deadline: May 23, 2025

*Please note: The Patriot division will be limited to 2 teams per club, per age group in the 10 & Under through 13 & Under age groups. If the age groups are not filled, we will then consider increasing this limit.

Please click below for the 2025 Girls 10-13s Junior National Championship Pre-Tournament Manual.

 2025 Pre Tournament Manual

Entry Fees

• 11 National – $800
• 12 American, USA, National – $1000
• 13 American, Liberty, USA, National, Open – $1000
• 10-11 Patriot – $750
• 12-13 Patriot – $900

Once a team has either accepted a bid or received a spot in the Patriot Division, they will be placed in an “OK to Pay” status. Only then will they be prompted for 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.

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.

**Last Day to mail in Checks is 5/16/2025.**

• 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.

All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2025 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 10-13.

USAV is using an electronic system. The QR Code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.

QR Codes will go on-sale at 7:00am on June 7, 2025

 2025 Spectator Registration

• Has played in at least one NQ in the same GJNC division and age group for which the Team is applying (Open, USA or Liberty)
• Teams must have at least one finish in the top 50% of an event in the division they want to be considered for
• Is registered for GJNC 10-13s in AES
• Submits accurate and up-to-date electronic results in the GJNCs Event registration system (AES) no later than the end of business on the Tuesday after the finish of the last NQ offering their age group. ALL TEAM RESULTS NEED TO BE ENTERED.
• Complies with both their Region’s and USAV’s GJNCs deadline dates and meets the requirements.

The USAV Events Department will announce the Teams being awarded the GJNC 10-13s At-Large Bids no later than the second Tuesday after the last NQ. 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 GJNC 10-13s Event registration system (AES).

The At-Large Process has been completed for the 2025 season. Thank you to all those who applied, and good luck with the rest of your season!

To see all teams who won at-large bids, and have qualified for GJNC 14-17s, please use the following link:

Qualified Teams

Housing
This is a Stay and Play event; all housing must be booked through Team Travel Source.

Patriot Housing will open Wednesday, January 15

• If you are tentatively accepted with USAV for this event on January 14, Team Travel Source will email the Booking Link to the Club Contact registered on Wednesday, January 15 at 12 p.m. EST
• If you are tentatively accepted with USAV after January 15 – Team Travel Source will email the Booking Link to the Club Contact registered, once we have notified Team Travel Source of your Patriot standing.

Patriot teams can only book at Patriot indicated properties. Properties will be marked as a Patriot hotel on the booking site. You can refer to Team Travel Source’s Housing Page for additional information

Kansas City Convention Center

301 W 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64105

 Parking map

Contact: [email protected]

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