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June 13, 2026
Greenville, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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July 11, 2026
Greenville, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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May 16, 2026
Amarillo, Texas
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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June 27, 2026
Amarillo, Texas
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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June 13, 2026
Amarillo, Texas
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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May 30, 2026
Amarillo, Texas
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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May 25, 2026
Denver, Colorado
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 29-30, 2026
Denver, Colorado
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 9, 2026
Falmouth, Virginia
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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June 20-21, 2026
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Grass
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Hosted by North Country Region
Venues: Brackett Park
Divisions: Triples, Coed Quads, Coed Doubles, Reverse Coed Quads
Sept. 4-6, 2026
Aspen, Colorado
Grass
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Hosted by LetsGo Volleyball
Venues: Wagner Park, Rio Grande Park, Koch Lumber Park
Divisions: Doubles, Triples, Coed Doubles
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Hosted by the Abilene Youth Sports Authority
Venue: The ROC – Recreational Outdoor Complex
Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, Coed Triples
July 24-26, 2026
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Venue: South Park Fairgrounds
April 18, 2026
Cedar Park, TX
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 23-25, 2026
Chesterfield, MO
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 20, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld, Florida
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Seven legendary athletes will be inducted into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame during the annual ceremony at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet on May 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld in Florida.
Hosted by the Kaleb Scharman Volleyball Tournaments
Venue: Gretna Crossing Park
Divisions: Triples, Coed Quads Juniors
Hosted by Volley Life
Venue: Veterans Park
Divisions: Triples, Coed Doubles, Juniors
Hosted by Milwaukee School of Engineering Men’s Volleyball
Venue: Viets Field at MSOE
Divisions: Triples, Coed Quads, Reverse Coed Quads, Juniors
Venue: Memorial Park
Divisions: Doubles, Triples, Quads, Coed Doubles, Masters, Juniors
Venue: Brighton Acres
Divisions: Doubles, Triples, Quads, Reverse Coed Quads, Mixed Doubles, Juniors
Venue: George B. Stuart Athletic Fields at the Carlisle Family YMCA
Divisions: Doubles, Triples, Quads, Masters Doubles, Coed Doubles, Coed Quads, Juniors, Recreational 6s
July 18-19, 2026
Huntington Beach, California
Grass
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Hosted by Bad Boys Open
Venue: Huntington Beach High School
Divisions: Doubles, Triples, Reverse Coed Quads, Juniors
Hosted by the Gateway Region of USA Volleyball
Venue: St. Charles Soccer Park Complex
Divisions: Doubles, Triples, Quads, Coed Quads
Venue: Ephram White Park
Divisions: Triples, Quads, Coed Quads, Coed Sixes
Hosted by Cut Shot Volleyball
Venue: Ridge Road Sports Complex
Divisions: Doubles, Triples, Quads, Masters Doubles, Reverse Coed Doubles, Juniors, Adult/Child Doubles
June 20-21, 2026
Chesterfield, Missouri
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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June 21, 2026
Rochester, New York
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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June 6-7, 2026
Lake City, MN
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 28-30, 2026
Omaha, NE
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 23-24, 2026
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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June 20-21, 2026
Indian Trail, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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June 16-18, 2026
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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June 23-25, 2026
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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June 13-14, 2026
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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July 11-12, 2026
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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May 9-10, 2026
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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March 21, 2026
Cameron, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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March 28, 2026
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier, Beach Regional Qualifier
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April 11, 2026
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier, Beach Regional Qualifier
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April 25, 2026
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier, Beach Regional Qualifier
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May 23, 2026
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier, Beach Regional Qualifier
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May 30, 2026
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier, Beach Regional Qualifier
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March 7, 2026
Apex, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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June 6, 2026
Apex, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach Regional Qualifier
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August 1-2, 2026
Clear Brook, Virginia
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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June 13, 2026
Shawnee, Kansas
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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June 6, 2026
Columbus, Ohio
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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June 6-7, 2026
Huntsville, Alabama
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 16-17, 2026
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 9-10, 2026
Rehoboth, Delaware
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 1-3, 2026
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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May 9, 2026
Apex, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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April 25, 2026
Apex, North Carolina
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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April 25-26, 2026
Cartersville, Georgia
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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April 11-12, 2026
Clear Brook, Virginia
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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April 4, 2026
Cincinnati, Ohio
Beach Event, Beach National Qualifier
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July 13-18, 2026
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Beach Event, National Championships
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31st-36th Streets along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Numerous public parking garages and other public parking options can be found located near the competition venue.
Parking Lots and Garages in Close Proximity
TBD
TBD
Visit our Event Page on volleyball Life for more information regarding teams, schedules and results.
Register as a coach for the upcoming 2026 Beach National Championship.
Please note, all coaches will need to have a valid 2025-26 USA Volleyball membership complete with the USAV Background Screening and SafeSport certification.
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:
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].
International teams wishing to participate in this year’s championship 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).
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.
USA Volleyball announces the return of the 2026 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, set for July 13-18, 2026. The weeklong event will once again bring together the nation’s top junior beach athletes to compete across Open and American divisions in age groups ranging from 12U through 18U.
USA Volleyball is pleased to announce that its 2025 Beach National Championship will be held on July 16-21 in Virginia Beach, Va.
After six days of great volleyball competition, the U.S. Beach National Championship concluded July 17 after crowning winners in 11 different divisions.
The 2024 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship returns to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and will take place July 12-17, 2024.
The 2023 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship in Ft. Lauderdale wrapped up over the weekend with champions crowned in 10 divisions.
Open division winners in the 16U age group were named for both girls and boys at the 2023 Beach National Championship in Ft. Lauderdale this week.
July 8-11, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
National Championships
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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 ?
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 8th.
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 by the championship desk
Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: Yes – Practice time is available Tuesday July 7th 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:
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 Phoenix Convention Center will be selling food in the venue and have made an effort to provide a good variety of options.
Registration will open on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 12 PM Noon EST on Advanced Event Systems.
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)
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:
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 (Coming Soon) 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 via email. 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 22nd
For Foreign Team Participation, please follow the form linked below:
FOREIGN TEAM PARTICIPATION FORM
For any questions or additional support, please contact us at [email protected].
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2026 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship. Spectator admission will go on sale Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
USAV is using an electronic system. The QR Code and photo identification will be required for each entry and re-entry into the facility.
Entry Fees
Payment
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 is June 19th
Wave Schedule will be released in July 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.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for USA Volleyball. Book your flights through this website. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY4D7. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Thank you for your interest in DL/KL/AF Group Products.
USA Volleyball is excited to announce that the 2026 Boys Junior National Championships (BJNC) will take place July 8-11, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
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 (11-13s)! The event livestream kicks off Friday, June 19th.
Can’t attend the event in person? With BallerTV, you can watch the Girls Junior National Championship (11-13s) 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 Thursday June 18th 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:
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.
Age Divisions
Age 11s: June 19-21: Onsite Check-in 6/18/26
Ages 12s-13s: June 19-22: Onsite Check-in 6/18/26
Divisions
11s – National, American
12s – National, USA, American
13s – Open, National, USA, Liberty, American
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 11-13.
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 TBD, 2026
This is a Stay and Play event; all housing must be booked through Team Travel Source. Housing links will be sent directly to the club directors email the week following a team earning a bid to the 2026 GJNC 11-13.
• 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 11-13s 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 11-13s At-Large Bids no later than May 15th. 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 11-13s Event registration system (AES).
The application form is now open!
GJNC 12-17 AT-LARGE APPLICATION
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS EOD APRIL 15th!
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Minneapolis Convention Center – Meet Minneapolis | Meet Minneapolis
Contact: [email protected]
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for USA Volleyball. Book your flights through this website. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY4D7. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Thank you for your interest in DL/KL/AF Group Products.
USA Volleyball is excited to announce that the 2026 Girls Junior National Championship for the 11-13 age divisions will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 19-22, 2026, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
June 25-July 3, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana
National Championships
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Ages 14-15: June 25-June 28 (Onsite Check-In: June 24, 2pm- 9pm)
Ages 16-17: June 30- July 3 (Onsite Check-In: June 29, 2pm- 9pm)
Each age group will include the following bid divisions: Open, National, USA, Liberty, American, and Freedom
• 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 May 15th. 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 application form is now open!
GJNC 12-17 AT-LARGE APPLICATION
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS EOD APRIL 15th!
Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for USA Volleyball. Book your flights through this website. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY4D7. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Thank you for your interest in DL/KL/AF Group Products.
Housing
This is a Stay and Play event; all housing must be booked through Team Travel Source. All qualified teams will be sent a booking link from Team Travel Source.
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:
Wave schedule will be posted here in early May.
USA Volleyball officially announces that the 2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) for age divisions 14-17 will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 25 to July 3, 2026.
May 22-27, 2026
Orlando, Florida (Orange County Convention Center)
National Championships
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Registration for the 2026 USAV Open National Championship is now open!
Please click the following link to register your team(s) in AES.
2026 USAV Opens Registration Link
Need step by step help registering your team? Click the link below for step-by-step registration instructions!
AES Instructions (Creating a Team, Registering, Rosters, Etc.)
Not sure what Region you are a part of or how to purchase your Region’s membership through SportsEngine?
CLICK HERE:
Welcome | 2026 Open Championship Membership Link Locator | USA Volleyball
**Please Note: A few regions (Pioneer, Gateway and Great Plains have not activated their membership yet as of 1/28, so if you reside in one of those regions, you may have to wait to purchase your Adult Player Membership.
Deadlines
NEW TO 2026:
Link to the new “Ace Your Stay” Model Flyer
ACE YOUR STAY during 2026 USAV Open National Championship by booking your rooms with Team Travel Source!
Your stay is our priority! If your team has unique needs, TTS has you covered! They have options for all budgets, a wide variety of amenities, condo-style properties, and more to best fit the needs of our teams.
Housing MUST be booked within the available hotel blocks provided by our partner, Team Travel Source.
Click here for the Orlando housing options! (Condos, Hotels)
Housing Now Open!
https://app.eventpipe.com/event/bf9b7601-9f95-4743-8395-5dbc92709ff3/book/
Need Help with Housing?
TTS has spent the offseason working with Visit Orlando and the hotel and condo properties in Orlando to ensure that all teams are able to book accommodations that best fit their needs.
Reach out to TTS at the contacts below about room night requirements, exemptions or for assistance with finding a property that best fits your needs:
Please note that room night requirements are dependent on the division that you are playing in, so please reach out to the email above to confirm the requirement for your specific division.
Club Division List by Difficulty (Highest to Lowest)
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!
** 2 Day Play Format **
May 25-26 (On-Site Check In on Sunday May 24)
** 2 Day Play Format **
For 2026, the entry fee for divisions is as follows:
Open Division: $1,050
All Club Divisions (AA, A, BB, B): $925
All Age Divisions: $900
SONA: $625
Co-ed 4’s and Reverse Co-ed 4’s: $250
Sitting: $250
**The adjusted entry fees for 2026 was made to create consistency across the different division types and to reflect current event operations, marking the first update to these rates in several years.**
Refund Policy-
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: 5/1/2026
*If the team pays by credit card, a $25 convenience fee will be charged. The convenience fee is nonrefundable.
Please Note: Our head officials present at the 2025 Open’s Championship saw over 100 illegal uniform violations. Due to this, we had added in different questions to review, along with resources that are available to review, and different individuals to use with any questions.
These tools to use are all included below and will also be posted in the manual and included in the Registration Summary.
If you can say YES to these questions, you should meet uniform requirements:
Numbers must be Arabic. This means the way we normally write our numbers. Block fonts are most preferred. If the font has breaks in the lines, or hard to read, this is not Arabic.
The number 0 (zero) is NOT legal. Any leading 0 (zero) is not legal. Ex: 07 is not legal
If you are not certain about your answers to these questions being “yes”, please review the “Rules and Interpretations” resources linked here
If you are still unsure, please send uniform submission to USAV Rules Interpreter, Bill Stanley.
Please contact Bill if you have any questions regarding uniforms.
Eligibility to Participate in Two Divisions (Separate Sessions)- Updated 2.6.2026
**New to 2026**
In previous years, USA Volleyball permitted only athletes within age divisions to compete in both sessions. Athletes in the club divisions were restricted from playing in both sessions.
Please review the procedures and contingencies below for athletes wishing to compete in multiple divisions in 2026:
INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS- RULES AND Regulations
Important: Beginning with the 2026 Adult Opens National Championship, athletes will be allowed to compete in both sessions WITHIN the club divisions within 1 level up or down.
Please Note: USA Volleyball will have an appeals committee, so athletes who wish to play further down than one level must request an exemption by emailing [email protected].
Please include the athlete’s name, team name, current division, requested division, and a brief justification.
The event’s appeals committee will review appeals as promptly as possible; all decisions of the committee will be final for the purposes of the event.
Prior to the Event:
During the Event:
IMPORTANT: If a player is removed due to the reasons listed above, there will be no refunds given for their membership fee, or any additional fees/expenses associated with the event. Teams must have enough players to play a match, and all rules of play will be enforced.
TEAMS- RULES AND REGULATIONS
To preserve fairness and competitive balance, USA Volleyball will not allow entire teams to compete in multiple divisions.
The following online registration for Foreign Participants must be completed by Friday, May 15, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected] for help.
Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam residents need to obtain 2026 Opens Championship Membership ID through SportsEngine with the following links:
25-26 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
Note: Proof of age and residency should remain with each player near the playing space in case an official request to see it
IMPORTANT: Foreign Team Registration and Roster verification
In order for the listed divisions to be enabled for registration, a MINIMUM OF FIVE teams must request entry into their desired division(s):
Please email [email protected] to add your team to the request list.
The current request list can be viewed here:
2026 Open’s Cancelled Divisions List
Please Note: If there are any additional divisions that you would like to request to be added, please also email [email protected]
The Out Of System crew will be joining USA Volleyball at the 2026 Adult Opens event and will be hosting their own division May 26th and 27th to allow for teams to compete for a chance to play them!
Rules and Regulations:
Our goal at USA Volleyball is to make this division an exciting opportunity to compete and watch some of the best athletes across different avenues of volleyball.
Stay tuned for lots of updates about this division!
For the first time ever, Volleyball League of America (VLA) will be attending the Adult Open National Championship!
The article for this USA Volleyball x VLA partnership can be found here:
USA Volleyball and VLA Announce New Collaboration
More information to come on this division and partnership!
*Please note: Teams for the VLA division will be selected by VLA, so this is the only division at Adult Opens that cannot be registered for by any team.*
The Open Divisions are back in 2026!!
The Open Divisions will 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.
The USA Volleyball Sitting Cup is an international sitting volleyball event in Orlando, Florida, featuring men’s and women’s national teams from Canada, Brazil, Japan, Germany, and the USA. It will take place alongside the USA Volleyball Adult Open National Championship at the Orange County Convention Center.
Cheer on the three time Paralympic USA Women’s National Team Gold Medalists as they start their road to LA28!
Matches will take place over three days May 22 – 24 in round robin play.
Match Schedule:
Friday, May 22nd
8:00 Men: USA v Germany
10:00 Women: Canada v Brazil
12:00 Men: Brazil v Canada
14:00 Women: USA v Japan
16:00 Men: Germany v Canada
18:00 Women: Brazil v Japan
Saturday, 23 May
8:00 Women: USA v Canada
10:00 Men: Brazil v USA
12:00 Women: Canada v Japan
14:00 Men: USA v Canada
16:00 Women: USA v Brazil
18:00 Men: Brazil v Germany
Sunday, 24 May
8:00 Women: Round Robin #3 v Round Robin #4
10:00 Men: Round Robin #3 v Round Robin #4
12:00 Women: Round Robin #1 v Round Robin #2
14:00 Men: Round Robin #1 v Round Robin #2
Looking for opportunities to volunteer with the Men’s and Women’s Sitting teams from the US, Canada, Brazil, Japan and Germany?
They are looking for volunteers to assist with the USA Volleyball Sitting Cup!
Please use the link below to sign up as a volunteer for the event:
TEAM PRACTICES
Court rental for team practice(s) will be available on Thursday, May 21 and on Sunday, May 24 at the tent located right next to the Championship Desk.
Thursday, May 21 – Practice times will run from 1-9 p.m. through a signup sheet located at the blue equipment tent in Hall D next to team check in.
Sunday, May 24 – 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 22-27 at the Equipment Tent located next to the Championship Desk.
USAV hires an outside company to complete seeding for the Adult Opens event using different factors that can be found in the “General Seeding Information” in the tournament manual.
IMPORTANT: If you want USAV to have more information on your team for seeding purposes, please complete the form below by Friday April 11th.
The Player/Team matching service is intended to help players find teams or teams find additional players as part of the competition at the 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship.
You must fill out the application form to be added to the list of teams and players!
2026 TEAM / PLAYER FINDER FORM (THIS MUST BE FILLED OUT TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST!)
Admission for the Open National Championship is free for all spectators!
[email protected] or [email protected]
Location:
Orange County Convention Center
Halls: SouthA and South B
9899 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for USA Volleyball. Book your flights through this website. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY4D7. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
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USA Volleyball is excited to announce that the 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship will take place in Orlando, Florida, from May 22–27, 2026. Celebrating its status as the longest-running adult volleyball championship in the United States, the event will bring together adult athletes of all skill levels, ages, and backgrounds for an unforgettable week of competition.
May 1-3, 2026
Reno, Nevada
National Championships
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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 May 1.
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 30 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:
Q: What is the entrance policy?
A: Spectator QR codes for parents & spectators will go on sale April 17th, 2026. 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.
General Information
There will 96 maximum number of teams that will be accepted in the Patriot Division. *SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
Patriot List will be published by end of day 12/11/25.
*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.
All spectators are required to purchase a Spectator QR Code for entry into the 2026 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.
Spectator QR Codes will go on-sale Friday, April 17, 2026.
PURCHASE SPECTATOR REGISTRATION HERE
Parents can now sign up for official USA Volleyball action photos before the tournament.
We only photograph players by request. Sign up is free, but spots fill up quickly so sign up as soon as possible using this link:
Sign up early for action photos.
About an hour before your first match on the first day, you need to come to our Texas Star Booth to finalize your action request with court and time.
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 prints, plaques, and digital photos at the tournament. Posters will be mailed afterwards.
You can still sign up at the tournament, but it’s easier and faster if you sign up before the tournament. Don’t miss this unique and fun opportunity.
See you at the Photo Booth!
TEAM PHOTOS
In addition to action photos, stop by our booth for your special team photo with the USAV background. Stop by and schedule it for a time that is good for your whole team. 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 monitors at our booth. You can purchase 5×7 and 8×10 prints as well as wood and sport court plaques to take home as a keep sake.
Sign up early for team photos at Girls 18s
Please click below for the 2026 Girls 18s Junior National Championship Pre-Tournament Manual.
2026 GJNC 18s Pre-Tournament Manual
AM / Morning Wave:
18 Open
18 National
Doors will open for AM Wave @ 7AM (Matches will begin at 8AM)
PM / Afternoon Wave:
**Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability.
Registration will open on December 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, for the Girls 18 Junior National Championship.
* 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)
This is a Stay and Play event; all housing must be booked through Team Travel Source. Housing links will be sent directly to the club directors email the week following a team earning a bid and when in OK to Pay for the patriot division.
Housing Opens December 22nd, 2025
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:
Wave Schedule will be released in April 2026.
We’re inviting you to the most exciting free event of the season! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 30th, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. You won’t want to miss:
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, hit the dance floor, and enjoy a great evening with friends. Whether you’re here for the glam or just the fun, there’s something for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you there for a night full of energy, style, and unforgettable memories. ✨
Entry Fees
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. 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 is March 20, 2026
• 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 March 24th. 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.
The application form is closed as of March 10th.
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.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502
Reno Sparks Convention Center | (visitrenotahoe.com)
Contact: [email protected]
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is located at 2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502 and approximately 2.5 miles from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Web address is: Fly Reno – Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Reno-Sparks Convention Center: Home – The Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Things to Do in Reno and Lake Tahoe: Visit Reno Tahoe | Official Travel Website for Reno, Nevada
Ground Transportation
Taxi Service is available on the Ground Transportation level of the terminal. Please visit the Taxi & Rideshare information on the airport website
Ground Transportation (renoairport.com)
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for USA Volleyball. Book your flights through this website. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY4D7. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 23, 2025) — USA Volleyball is proud to announce that the 2026 Girls 18s National Championship will take place in Reno, Nevada, from May 1-3, 2026, for what will be another celebration of elite junior volleyball.
June 5-7, 2026
Columbus, Ohio
National Championships
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Registration for the 2026 Girls Junior Club Championship will open December 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM Noon EST/ 10:00 AM MST
**Limited spots available. To increase your chances of getting in, be ready to register immediately!
Dates:
June 5- June 7, 2026
Division Sizes:
10u – 16 teams
11u – 24 teams
12u – 48 teams
13u – 64 teams
14u – 80 teams
15u – 96 teams
16u – 96 teams
17u – 80 teams
*Please note: Each age division will be limited to 2 teams per club. If the age groups are not filled, we will then consider increasing this limit.
Each age division will feature multiple competitive playoff divisions:
Overall team count for the 2026 Girls Junior Club Championship 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:
Refund Policy: Accepted and tentatively accepted teams that drop before Friday, January 16, 2026, will receive a full refund. From January 16, 2026 to May 2, 2026, teams will only receive a 50% refund. After May 2, 2026, teams that drop will forfeit their entire entry fee.
** Please note, for any team that has paid the entry fee for GJCC that later earns a bid to a GJNC, your entry fee from GJCC will be transferred to your GJNC entry.
Housing will open Monday, December 15, 2025.
2026 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:
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 May 22nd, 2026.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for USA Volleyball. Book your flights through this website. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY4D7. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Thank you for your interest in DL/KL/AF Group Products.
USA Volleyball is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club Championship (GJCC), a new national event scheduled for June 5-7, 2026, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
July 23-26, 2026
Columbus, Ohio
All-Star Championships
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