April 10-12, 2025
Louisville, Kentucky

The 18U NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP is a three-day event co-hosted by the JVA and Top Court Events at the Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO). AAU, USAV and JVA teams are all welcome and will be insured!

First day of play is Thursday, April 10th @ 12:00pm and the final day of play is Saturday, April 12th.

List of colleges/universities attending the 18U National Championship.

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$745 JVA Member Clubs
$795 Non-JVA Member Clubs

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Below you will find more information for the 18U National Championship

Background Screen/APS Training Policy - IMPORTANT!

Every JVA member and all adults listed on rosters at JVA insured events must complete the JVA Background Screen and APS training OR have a valid AAU background screen. Clubs cannot submit rosters for JVA events until all adults on rosters have a verified background screen. For more information on our background screen policies, please click here.

**Any adults with a cleared AAU background screen will be able to be added to a JVA roster in AES. AAU coaches do not need to complete the JVA Background Screen form. JVA does NOT accept USAV background screens.

JVA background screen

Event Information

WAVE TIMES:

THURSDAY: 12:00pm start time for all divisions

FRIDAY AM Wave (8am): Open & Premier
FRIDAY PM Wave (2:30pm): Club & Classic

SATURDAY: Based on your finish Friday

court map

Player/Staff Insurance Waiver

It is required that a JVA Insurance Waiver be completed every season by every player and staff member attending a JVA event.

**JVA does NOT have player memberships. You do not need to log in to complete the JVA Insurance Waiver. Player waivers cannot be edited once submitted. Completed waivers are sent directly to your volleyball club.

complete waiver

Housing

We have partnered with Team Travel Source (TTS) to handle our housing needs. JVA does not have a stay to play policy; however, teams and families are encouraged to book their hotel accommodations through TTS. Booking through TTS allows us to get the best hotels at the best rates.

Contact TTS with any housing questions:
volleyball@teamtravelsource.com
502-354-9103

book housing

Admissions

$35 Event Pass: Allows you access into the event ALL days.
$18 One Day Pass: Ticket is valid for ONE day only.

Spectators ages 10 & under receive free admission. Admissions must be purchased online – NO cash sales at the door.

Ticket scanning & wristbands will be located in Room C112.

purchase tickets

Online Team Check-In

Teams will need to check-in online before their arrival to verify that their roster is complete. *Club Director account access are the ONLY people that can check in teams online*

Online Team Check-In will open on April 1st.

check-in procedure

Parking

Parking passes may be purchased online prior to the event. Each parking pass will be valid for one day only and will NOT have in/out privileges.

Parking passes with in/out privileges must be purchased at the gate.

EXPO Parking Map

purchase parking

Delta Airlines

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Junior Volleyball Association

Please click here to book your flights.

You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code  NY3Q4
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation
800 number.

Book Your Flight

Media Pass

Plan to capture content at our event? Read about our media credential policy and apply today!

Media Pass Application

18s Open & Premier Championship Matches - Freedom Hall

Want to watch the 18 Open and 18 Premier Championship Matches on the big stage?! Come to Freedom Hall (connected to the Expo center) to watch these matches at 2:00 p.m. (Open) and 3:00 p.m. (Premier)!

Event Partners

Check out the resources offered by our tournament partners.

BallerTV

BallerTV will have live coverage of every court all tournament!
Use promo code JVA15 to save 15% on all subscriptions.

Access the Livestream
Molten Volleyball JVA

Molten

Molten is proud to be the official volleyball of the JVA.
Join Molten at
moltenusa.com and on social media.

Visit Molten

Louisville vs Tennesee Match

Have downtime during the tournament on Saturday? Come over to Freedom Hall and watch the pre-season match between Louisville and Tennessee! Entry is free with your wristband or bag tag! 12:00 p.m. in Freedom Hall! Follow the signs & stickers!

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Acai Bowls

Play at your best and refuel with Acai SuperBowls before your next match. Tasty Bowls with Organic Powerhouse Nutrition!

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