July 7-11, 2025
Hermosa Beach, California

Exclusive Event for Beach Volleyball Clubs

Beach Volleyball Clubs of America and JVA partner up to bring this great event to Hermosa Beach, CA. With over 100 clubs and 600 teams in attendance, it is the largest junior beach volleyball championship in the country.

The JVA’s mission to promote the growth of junior volleyball through program and resource development, education and events supports the mission of the BVCA. Our partnership enables JVA and BVCA members to share resources, ideas, and help meet common goals with the indoor and beach community across the country.

Qualification

Individual Pairs Event

Teams are selected by their club director. Each beach club will select their top team. If a player graduated High School in the fall and went to college in the spring, she can NOT participate in the BVCA National Championships as a junior player. If you are doing a gap year, please email the BVCA. View Tournament Guidelines HERE.

Below you will find all the additional information you need for the BVCA National Championship.

Event Partners

Check out the resources offered by our tournament partners.

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Slunks

Come stop by the SLUNKS booth to shop our latest vibrant shorts, sports bras, and more! Made to move, made to stand out. Whether you’re playing or just hanging, we’ve got the perfect gear to keep you cool and confident all week long.

Fresh styles. Good vibes.

See you at the booth!

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Positive Beverage

Stop by the Positive Beverage tent for free samples of our game-changing drinks. Introducing Positive Hydration & Positive Energy – vitamin-packed, electrolyte drinks crafted for athletes like you. Whether you’re competing, cheering, or chilling, we’ve got your hydration covered. Can’t wait? Stock up now with 25% OFF online using code SPIKE25

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Smack Sportswear

Smack Sportswear, established on the sands of Hermosa Beach in 1994, is super stoked to invite you to our tents at the BVCA Championships.

Tues: Test your vertical jump!  Highest in each age group wins prizes.

Wed: How fast can you spike a ball?  Lets find out – prizes for the fastest!

Thurs: Spin the prize wheel for free swag.

Meet AVP legends like Sean Rosenthal, Tim Hovland, and many others throughout the week

CLUB DIRECTORS – come by for Smack tees, hats and $30 CUSTOM SUBLIMATED TANKS!!

See ya on the sand!

Schedule

Day 1 – Monday, July 7
16s & 18s
Wave 1: 16s
7:15-7:45 – Check in for 16s (FIVB)
Pools of 4/Match Play160 teams max entry in each age group-40 pools9:00 – 1 vs 4
10:00 – 2 v 3
11:00 – Loser of Game 1 vs Loser of Game 2
12:00 – Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2Wave 2: 18s
12:00-12:30 Check in for 18s (FIVB)
Pools of 4/Match Play160 teams max entry in each age group-40 pools1:30 – 1 vs 4
2:30 – 2 v 3
3:30 – Loser of Game 1 vs Loser of Game 2
4:30 – Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2CLUB V CLUB National Championship for 3v3 FUTURE Division – 24 Teams
7:30 Check in8:30 Pool Play Southside of the Pier
Day 2 – Tuesday, July 8
16s & 18s
  • The winner of each pool will go into a pool of 3 to decide seeding into the Gold Bracket.
  • The last place team of each pool will go into a pool of 3 to decide seeding into the bronze bracket.
  • The 2nd, and 3rd place teams will go into a pool of 3. The winner of the pool will advance into the Gold Bracket, and the 2nd and 3rd place goes to a Silver Bracket and the last-team in pool stay in a bronze bracket.
  • Games will be played to 21 in seeding-round.

Wave 1: 16s& 18s
7:15 Check in. Pool of 3 for seeding into Brackets
Alternating games with 2 Pools Per Court

7:30 Start Time – 11:00 End Time (Estimate)

  • 1v3 Group 1
  • 1v3 Group 2
  • 2v3 Group 1
  • 2v3 Group 2
  • 1v2 Group 1
  • 1v2 Group 2

12:00-6:30 Championship Bracket Gold/Silver/Bronze for 16’s & 18’s

  • MATCH PLAY, you lose you’re out of the tournament
  • The Goal is to finish the 2-3 rounds of Bracket.

CLUB V CLUB National Championship for 3v3 FUTURE Division

  • 11:30 am – 6:00 pm for CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET for Future National Championship
  • 12 Gold & 12 Silver (only 1 match guaranteed). No 2nd match if you lose.
Day 3 – Wednesday, July 9 // 16s & 18s; 12s & 14s8:30-5:00 16’s and 18’s
Finish Championship Bracket
Medal ceremony to follow12’s Age Group
7:45 12s Check in
9:30 – 1 vs 4
10:30 – 2 v 3
11:30 – Loser of Game 1 vs Loser of Game 2
12:30 – Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 214’s Age Group
7:45 14s Check in (FIVB) Pools of 4 -match play (96-teams max entry-24 pools)
9:30 – 1 vs 4
10:30 – 2 v 3
11:30 – Loser of Game 1 vs Loser of Game 2
12:30 – Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2
Day 4 – Thursday, July 10 // 12s & 14s; Club v Club
  • The winner of each pool will go into a pool of 3 to decide seeding into the Gold Bracket.
  • The last place team of each pool will go into a pool of 3 to decide seeding into the bronze bracket.
  • The 2nd and 3rd Place teams will go to into a pool of 3. The winner of the pool will advance into the Gold Bracket, 2nd and 3rd place teams will be placed into Silver, and the last-team in pool stay in a bronze bracket.
  • Games will be played to 21 in seeding-round.

7:15 12s and 14s
Check in at your court. Pool of 3 for seeding into Brackets
Alternating games with 2 Pools Per Court

7:30 Start Time – 11:00 End Time (estimate)

  • 1v3 Group 1
  • 1v3 Group 2
  • 2v3 Group 1
  • 2v3 Group 2
  • 1v2 Group 1
  • 1v2 Group 2

12:00-6:00 Championship Bracket Gold/Silver/Bronze for 12s & 14s

  • MATCH PLAY, you lose you’re out of the tournament
  • Goal is to finish in the final rounds of the top 8 or 16

Club v Club National Championships July 10th &11th

7:20 Check in Directors and Coaches meeting

Open Division 5v5 Club v Club- 24 Clubs

  • Top 2 that finish in Pool-play stay in OPEN Gold Bracket
  • 3rd & 4th in Pool go to Silver Open 5 v5 Championship Bracket

Club Division Club v Club 3v3- 24 Clubs

  • Top 2 that finish in Pool-play stay in CLUB Gold Bracket
  • 3rd & 4th in Pool go to Silver CLUB 3 v 3 Championship Bracket
Day 5 – Friday, July 118:30-5:00 12s and 14s
Finish Championship Bracket
Medal ceremony to follow8:30-5:00 Club v Club National Championship BracketAwards will be given out to the overall Best Beach Club Championship and the Club vs Club Championship Series