JVA Charm City Challenge | Junior Volleyball Association

Charm City Challenge is a two-day girls’ event hosted and run by the JVA. Teams of any affiliation are welcome and will be insured!

This event will bring in over 350 teams from the Midwest, Northeast and East Coast area. The Baltimore Convention Center is located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.

REGISTER

$650 per team

registration is closed – waitlist only

WHO: 12U – 18U Girls

WHAT: #JVACharmCity

WHEN: January 31-February 1, 2026

WHERE: Baltimore, Maryland

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 Charm City Challenge!

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

See the COURT MAP here!

SATURDAY WAVE
AM (8 A.M. start): 18s, 16s, 14s, 12s
PM (2:30 P.M. start): 17s, 15s, 13s, 12s

**Sunday playing times are determined by Saturday’s finish.

Charm City Challenge 2026 Tournament Book

ADMISSIONS

$35 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.

ADMISSION LINK

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 opens at 12 A.M. ET January 25 and close at 12 P.M. ET January 29.

Credential pick-up times & location:
Friday, January 30: 4-7 P.M. ET
Saturday, January 31: 7-9 A.M. & 1-3 P.M. ET

Location: Charles Street Entrance Lobby

PARKING

Parking information can be found at the Baltimore Convention Center website.

AIRLINE DISCOUNT

Southwest – Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer JVA Charm City Challenge attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 1/29/2026 to 2/3/2026.

United Airlines: To make flight reservations online please click here and use discount code ZRBP215010.

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. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY46M

MEDIA PASS

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

COLLEGE COACHES

College coaches should register through University Athlete. Click HERE for a list of colleges and universities attending

EVENT PARTNERS

Check out these great deals & offers from our event partners!

Nike Volleyball

Visit the Nike Booth!

Nike Volleyball

Dominate the Court. Shop the latest in footwear, apparel, and gear from Nike Volleyball with Athlete Performance Solutions.

CLICK HERE!

Molten USA

Visit the Molten Booth!

Molten USA

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

CLICK HERE!

Super Bowls Performance Foods

Visit the Acai Booth!

Super Bowls Performance Foods

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

CLICK HERE!

LOVB

Enter the Giveaway!

LOVB

The best in volleyball are back on the court for League One Volleyball’s 2026 season—and we want to give back to the next generation of elite athletes. To celebrate JVA Charm City Challenge, we’re giving away a signed jersey from the LOVB player of your choice. These are the pros young athletes look up to—and this is your chance to bring home a piece of the league. Enter by February 5 for your shot to win. Participants must be 18+, so parents—be sure to sign up.

Enter the Giveaway!

EVENT EXPERIENCES

Check out these fun extras at JVA Charm City Challenge!