JVA Charm City Challenge | Junior Volleyball Association

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

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

$650 Entry Fee

registration is closed – waitlist only

WHO: 12U – 18U Girls

WHAT: #JVACharmCity

WHEN: January 30-31, 2027

WHERE: Baltimore, Maryland

Presented by Nike Volleyball

TOURNAMENT 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

BOOK HOUSING

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 Trusted Coach training course 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.

Adults with a cleared AAU background screen can be added to a JVA roster. AAU coaches do not need to complete the JVA Background Screen form. JVA does NOT accept USAV background screens.

CANADIAN TEAMS:
Canadian coaches (who are not AAU members) must submit an active police check that falls within the tournament date AND proof of completion of Making Ethical Decisions to the tournaments inbox (tournaments@jvavolleyball.org) BEFORE the Roster Due Date. The Volleyball Canada course “Safe Sport Training” will also qualify for Assistant Coaches”.

WAVES, LOCATION, & MORE

Coming soon!

ADMISSIONS

$35 Weekend Pass: Allows you access into the tournament both days.

$20 One Day Pass: Ticket is valid for one day only.

Admissions opens December 20, 2026.

Refund Policy: Refunds must be requested within 30 days of the date the ticket was purchased. Once a ticket is scanned, it is NOT assignable to any other individual or eligible for a refund.

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

ROSTERS & TEAM CHECK-IN

Teams must submit and finalize their rosters by Friday, January 15. Failure to add a roster to OTTO EVENT (formerly SportWrench) by this date may result in a $25 late fee per team. Any roster changes after the roster due date must be emailed to tournaments@jvavolleyball.org

Players and coaches will not be allowed inside the playing hall without their credentials. No roster changes can be made for coaches without a valid JVA or AAU background screen at team check-in. Adults without proper screening and training will not receive credentials or access to the team bench.

More information coming soon!

PARKING

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

AIRLINE DISCOUNT

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 JVA Charm City Challenge attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 1/29/2027 to 2/1/2027