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USA Volleyball Foundation’s First Point Fund proudly announces a $250,000 grant to University of the Pacific Athletics in support of reinstating Division I men’s volleyball. The USAVF grant was made possible with contributions from East Coast Volleyball, USA Volleyball, and USAVF donors dedicated to providing more opportunities through volleyball.
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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 expanding its boys junior national qualifying calendar with the addition of the 2026 Boys West Coast Qualifier. The inaugural event will take place January 2-4, 2026, at the Momentous Sports Center in Irvine, California.
USA Volleyball is expanding its girls junior national qualifying calendar with the addition of the USAV Girls West Coast Qualifier. The inaugural event, the 22nd girls junior national qualifier in the series, will be held April 2-4, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
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.
At USA Volleyball, our commitment to transparency and collaboration remains at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to strengthen the foundation of our sport nationwide, we are sharing an important update regarding our operations in Southern California and Southern Nevada.
At USA Volleyball, we remain committed to transparency, open communication, and building a stronger, more unified future for our sport. As the national governing body, it is our responsibility to ensure that all regions operate in alignment with our nonprofit mission and core values.
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.
USA Volleyball, in partnership with the New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA), is proud to announce the elevation of the Boston Volleyball Festival to official USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) status beginning in the 2025-26 season.
At USA Volleyball, we govern, promote, and grow the sport across all disciplines—from grassroots to national teams. Guided by our mission of Growing the Game, Together, we’re committed to making volleyball more accessible, enjoyable, and connected at every level.
The USA Volleyball Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Volleyball, announced today its combination with the First Point Volleyball Foundation. As part of this strategic alignment, many First Point Foundation board members will join the USA Volleyball Foundation Board. Additionally, the USA Volleyball Foundation will assume all of First Point’s assets and honor its existing grant commitments.
Following official approval from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), LA28 has unveiled its updated Paralympic Venue Plan—marking a major milestone for adaptive sport and reinforcing Southern California’s legacy as a global hub for inclusive, athlete-centered competition.
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.
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.
USA Volleyball is proud to announce the full list of 30 distinguished individuals who will be honored at the 2025 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 21 at the Hilton Denver City Center in Colorado.
USA Volleyball is excited to an announce a meaningful update that allows rostered adult staff to have their child (age 8 & under) on the bench when childcare is unavailable.
USA Volleyball will honor longtime official and event administrator Bill Forrester with the prestigious Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame.
USA Volleyball has appointed Steve Bishop as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 6, 2025. In this pivotal role, Bishop will oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations, driving growth, efficiency, and the continued advancement of USA Volleyball’s mission to grow the sport nationwide.
Twenty-three emerging U.S. beach teams are scheduled to compete at the Volleyball World Pro Beach Tour (PBT) Futures event on Dec. 5-8 in Pompano Beach, Fla., the first PBT event ever in the United States
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame will induct two people with ties to USA Volleyball and honor three others during a ceremony on Oct. 19 in Holyoke, Mass.
USA Volleyball is implementing a pay increase and improved benefits for officials working at its owned 2024-25 indoor and beach volleyball events
U.S. volleyball referee Joe Campbell was honored as a World ParaVolley Life Member in a ceremony during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
