2027 Golden Gate Classic Girls Junior National Qualifier

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 p.m. However:

• • We recommend that you do not schedule any departing flights prior to 6 p.m.

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

• 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:

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 2026 Girls Championship Manual for further details.

Q: What is the ticketing policy?
A: Tickets for parents & spectators will go on sale in December. 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 Moscone 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: Teams will be permitted to practice at the Moscone Center on February 18th, the day before play commences, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Teams will be allocated court space on a first come first served basis and will be limited to one (1) hour of practice time.

Q: Balls and Carts
A: USA Volleyball will not be providing warm-up balls or carts for rent for this event.

When a team registers for an Open Division in AES, its initial status will be Pending. Teams should not submit payment while their status is Pending.

If an Open Division fills within 24 hours

If an Open Division receives 24 or more registrations during the first 24 hours after registration opens, USA Volleyball will review all teams that registered in that 24-hour period.

Priority acceptance will be given to teams that, in the prior season and in the age division immediately below the division entered:

• Qualified in the Open or USA division at a national qualifier; or
• Finished in the top 20 percent of an Open Division field at a national qualifier.

Example: Teams entering the 2027 17 Open Division field will be evaluated based on their 2026 16s results.

If more than 24 teams meet one or more of the priority criteria, USA Volleyball will use the timestamp of each team’s AES registration to determine acceptance. The first 24 eligible teams, based on registration timestamp, will receive OK to Pay status.

If fewer than 24 teams meet the priority criteria, USA Volleyball will fill the remaining available positions in registration-timestamp order form among other teams that registered during the 24-hour review period.

If an Open Division does not fill within 24 hours

If an Open Division does not receive 24 registrations during the first 24 hours, teams will be accepted strictly in AES registration-timestamp order until the 24-team capacity is reached. Teams selected for acceptance will have their AES status updated to OK to Pay.

Dates:

February 19-21

Divisions: The following is the ranking of divisions, starting with the most elite, for the 2027 Golden Gate Classic:

• Open 15-17
• USA 15-17
• Liberty 15-17
• American 15-17

Overall team count for the 2027 Golden Gate 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: 

• $925 per team

Refund Policy:

Teams not accepted into the 2027 Golden Gate Classic: Full Refund

Deadlines:

Registration Opens: 09/16/2026 11:00 AM ET

Registration Deadline: 12/31/2026 12:00 AM ET

Refund Deadline: 02/19/2027 05:00 PM ET

Roster Deadline: 01/01/2027 05:00 PM ET

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.

**Limited Spots Available. To increase your chance of getting in, be ready to register immediately.

2027 Golden Gate Classic Registration

2027 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. 

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.

VOLLEYSTATION TRAINING GUIDE

Table FAQs

VOLLEYSTATION SCORE US SIMPLIFIED

VS Score User guide

2027 Housing Registration Process

Housing will open on September 21, 2026.

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

• [email protected]

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

• [email protected]

Customer service phone number:

• (502) 354-9103

Moscone Center 
747 Howard Street
San Francisco California
941103