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Event Information
Q: When should I book travel on the final day of play?
A: The last match on the final day of play is scheduled to start at 3:00pm. However:
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We recommend that you do not schedule any departing flights prior to 6:00 p.m.
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Q: Where can I find the schedule?
A: The final schedule will be posted at the beginning of the week of play
Q: What are the entry times and location?
A: Entry will be located at the West Concourse
- AM Waves – Doors will open at 7 a.m.. Once you have completed your work assignments and matches for the day please leave the facility.
- PM Waves – Door will open at 2:30 p.m., to allow AM waves to leave after their scheduled 1 p.m. game.
Q: What is the tiebreaker procedure?
A: Please see the tiebreaking procedure flow chart (PDF).
Q: What is the last-day forfeit policy?
A: Any forfeits during the last/final day of play will result in the following penalties:
- A forfeiture penalty in which the dollar amount shall be determined by the tournament director.
- Team(s) will be required to ref/work the following match
- Failure to provide a full work team will result in an additional fine in which the dollar amount shall cover officiating fees of the match.
- Refer to the 2026-Girls-Championship-Manual-Jan_27_2026-1.pdf for further details.
Q: What is the admissions policy?
A: Admission for parents & spectators will go on sale in February. Coaches & Rostered Staff- will receive an email with how to redeem their free QR Code the day before the event starts. Rostered Staff includes anyone listed on the Official Roster. Players- will not need or receive QR code/wristband/bag tag. They will enter through the Athlete Entrance.
Q: 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, alcohol, coolers or chairs are allowed in the convention center. The Orange County Convention Center will be selling food in the venue and have made an effort to provide a good variety of options.
Q. Are animals allowed in the convention center?
A: No animals are allowed inside the Court Area (ONLY ADA animals are allowed)
Q: What is the parking situation?
A: There is a $20 fee ($40 for oversized vehicles) per vehicle, per entry, to park at the convention center. Sunshine-Classic-Parking-and-Shuttle-Information-1.pdf
Q: Are there practice opportunities?
A: There will not be any practice times available at the convention center.
Q: Balls and Carts
A: USA Volleyball will not be providing warm-up balls or carts for rent.
Q: Is there luggage storage?
A: Luggage is not permitted in event play areas. On Days 1 and 2, please leave luggage with your hotel, as no luggage storage will be available. On Day 3, a luggage room will be located near each entrance. Luggage storage is $5 per bag, payable by credit card only.
USA Volleyball is excited to announce that we have partnered with VolleyStation to implement digital scorekeeping at many of our events. We will be utilizing this method of scorekeeping during the Sunshine Classic on all courts.
It is particularly IMPORTANT for ALL coaches and players to review the material below before the event begins.
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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 on sale now!
Purchase Spectator Registration here
Start times for 2nd and 3rd day of play will depend on a team’s finish from the day before. The wave schedule only applies to day 1 of play.
AM Wave: 8 AM Start – 13 Open, 14 Open, 15 Open, 16 Open, 17 Open, 13 USA, 11 National, 12 National, 13 Liberty, 15 Liberty, 17 Liberty, 14 American, 16 American
PM Wave: 3 PM Start – 12 USA, 14 USA, 15 USA, 16 USA, 17 USA, 14 Liberty, 16 Liberty, 13 American, 15 American
8 AM or 3 PM depending on seeding– 12 American and 17 American
**Wave assignments are always subject to change due to team numbers and court availability.
Last Day of Play: We recommend that you do not schedule any departing flights prior to 6:00pm.
The number of bids to the GJNC for any of the Divisions is dependent on the number of teams in that division. The table below shows the bid allocations for each of the age divisions based on the number of teams entered in that division.
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Number of Bids by Division
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| 11 National | 1 | 15 American | 2 | |
| 12 American | 1 | 15 Liberty | 4 | |
| 12 USA | 3 | 15 USA | 4 | |
| 12 National | 1 | 15 Open | 4 | |
| 13 American | 2 | 16 American | 2 | |
| 13 Liberty | 4 | 16 Liberty | 3 | |
| 13 USA | 4 | 16 USA | 4 | |
| 13 Open | 3 | 16 Open | 4 | |
| 14 American | 2 | 17 American | 2 | |
| 14 Liberty | 4 | 17 Liberty | 4 | |
| 14 USA | 4 | 17 USA | 4 | |
| 14 Open | 3 | 17 Open | 4 | |
Location
Winter Park Volleyball Club
2603 Ace Rd, Orlando, FL 32804
Dates & Times
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 near the Championship Desk 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!
Greater Orlando Sports is proud to offer discounted theme park tickets to select attractions around Orlando.
Online Orders Closed as of 2/15/2026. GOSC will be onsite in Hall C selling discounted tickets on February 27.
Ticket Validity Dates: Universal: February 24 – March 5, 2026 | SeaWorld: Up to one year after purchase date.
*Please note that by purchasing discounted attraction tickets from GO Sports, you agree to all terms listed on the ticket order webpage.
Registration for the 2026 Sunshine Classic will open October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM Noon EST.
2026 Sunshine Classic Registration
**Limited spots available. To increase your chances of getting in, be ready to register immediately!
2026 Registration Process:
- Housing Access: Housing will be available only to teams in an Ok to Pay status based on their registration time stamp. Teams on the Waitlist or in a Pending status will not have access to hotel accommodations.
- Registration Status:
- Pending: Upon registering your team in AES, your status will initially be “Pending.” No further action is required from you at this stage. USAV will review the time stamp of your registration and place you in one of two categories: OK to Pay or Waitlist (See Below). Please note that this status does not guarantee acceptance, and we advise against booking travel at this time.
- Ok to Pay: This status indicates tentative acceptance. To secure your spot, you must submit payment and complete housing through Team Travel Source as soon as possible. Please note that this status does not guarantee acceptance, and we advise against booking travel at this time.
- Waitlist: If the division you entered fills up before your registration is complete, your status will be changed to “Waitlist.” You can email [email protected] to check your waitlist position or to inquire about moving to another division. Do not submit payment unless your status is updated to “Ok to Pay.” Please note that this status does not guarantee acceptance, and we advise against booking travel at this time.
- Accepted: Once payment is received and your housing is confirmed by Team Travel Source, your status will be updated to “Accepted.” This is the only status that confirms full acceptance into the event, and you may then proceed to book your travel arrangements.
Dates:
February 27- March 1
Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2026 Sunshine Classic:
- Open 13-17
- National (only for 11s & 12s)
- USA 12-17
- Liberty 13-17
- American 12-17
Overall team count for the 2026 Sunshine Volleyball Classic will be fluid and may change from the initial registration opening count. Due to changing circumstances, some divisions may increase and decrease as our team count fluctuates. Please be aware of this before registering and understand this may be the case up to the event.
Entry Fees:
- $850 per team (11s – 17s
Refund Policy:
Teams not accepted into Sunshine Volleyball Classic: Full Refund
Deadlines:
Registration Deadline: 01/23/2026 05:00 PM
Refund Deadline: 01/23/2026 05:00 PM
Roster Deadline: 01/23/2026 05:00 PM
Reminder: Due to the fees imposed by credit card merchants, all credit card payments will incur a $25 non-refundable convenience fee. There are no convenience fees for paying by check.
Coaches – Register through University Athlete. Please check in at Ticketing Help Desk onsite. Proof of registration required.
Housing will open Monday, October 13, 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:
- (502) 354-9103
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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TBA
West Concourse
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Livestream (begins Feb. 27 at 8 a.m. EST)
Court 130
Court 131
Court 132
Court 133
