18U National Championship | Junior Volleyball Association

The 18U National Championship a three-day event co-hosted by JVA and AAU at the Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO). The 18U National Championship is held in conjunction with JVA World Challenge. Teams of any affiliation are welcome and will be insured.

We will be hosting an “All Eyes on Me” Gala on Thursday, April 9th to celebrate the graduating athletes of 2026!

REGISTER

$875 PER TEAM

registration is closed – waitlist only

WHO: 18U Girls

WHAT: #JVA18sNatty

WHEN: April 10-12, 2026

WHERE: Louisville, Kentucky

Presented by Nike Volleyball

EVENT INFO

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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

Click HERE to book housing for 18U National Championship

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.

BACKGROUND SCREENS

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.

EVENT INFORMATION

The 18U National Championship will be played at the Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO) – 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209

ADMISSIONS

$45 Event Pass: Allows you access into the event ALL days.
$20 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.

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*

More information coming soon