The 18U National Championship is a three-day tournament hosted by JVA 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!
WHO: 18U Girls
WHAT: #JVA18sNatty
WHEN: April 9-11, 2027
WHERE: Louisville, Kentucky
Presented by Nike Volleyball
TOURNAMENT INFO
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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
Housing for the 18U National Championship Opens October 14, 2026 at 11 A.M. CT
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.
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.
The 18U National Championship will be played at the Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO) – 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
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Teams must submit and finalize their rosters by Friday, March 27.
Failure to add a roster to AES by this date may result in a $25 late roster fee per team.
All roster changes after the roster due date, must be emailed to the tournaments inbox at tournaments@jvavolleyball.org
Online Team Check-in
Opens: 12 A.M. ET on March 29
Closes: 12 A.M. ET on April 6
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*
Credential Pick-Up
Kentucky Expo Center:
Thursday, April 9 at 4 – 8 P.M. ET.
East Hall Meeting Room 1
Friday, April 10 at 7 – 9 A.M. ET and 1 – 3 P.M. ET.
Room B101
Player & Staff Waiver Forms and Coaches Sign-in Form must be completed before credential pick-up.
Players will not be allowed inside the playing hall without their credentials.
No changes can be made for adults without clear JVA or AAU background screens on rosters at team check-in. Adults without proper screening and training will not receive credentials.
EXPO parking information can be found HERE.
EXPO Construction Parking Map – construction around Gate 4 may cause a delay entering the facility and finding parking, so please make sure to plan accordingly.
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 800-328-1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY53M *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 18U National Championship attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 4/7/2027 to 4/12/2027
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College coaches should register through University Athlete. Click HERE for a list of colleges and universities attending
Rules of Play for Girls Events
JVA Code of Conduct
2025-2026 Indoor Volleyball Age Definition Chart
Age Waiver Policy
- Age waivers are allowed for players who are in the same grade level as their peers and who are not more than a year older than the current age definition (see age definition chart above).
- Waivered player information must be received NO LATER than when rosters are due in AES.
- All age waivers must be approved by the JVA Events Staff
To Request an Age Waiver
- Email the following documents to tournaments@jvavolleyball.org
- Copy of player’s birth certificate
- Proof of grade
- Jersey Number
Volleyball Rental: JVA does not have volleyball rental available. All teams are responsible for bringing their own volleyballs for warmups. JVA game balls will be provided.
Athletic Trainers: Athletic Trainers will be available inside the playing hall by the tournament desks.
Facility Rules: No outside food, beverage, or tailgating allowed. No coolers will be allowed. There will be chairs provided along each court for spectators. Camping chairs will NOT be allowed in the convention center due to a potential fire hazard.
Seniors participating in World Challenge are invited to attend the ‘All Eyes On Me’ Senior Gala. The best part? It’s free!
WHEN: Thursday, April 9, 2026
WHERE: Louisville Marriott Downtown | 208 W Jefferson, Louisville, KY 40202
TIME: 7 P.M. – 9 P.M.
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