JVA World Challenge is a three-day event run by the JVA at the Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO) and Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC). Teams of any affiliation are welcome and will be insured!
This championship awards the 1st place teams in each division with a paid entry to the AAU National Championships in Orlando, Florida!
WHO: 12U-17U Girls
WHAT: #JVAWorldChallenge
WHEN: April 10-12, 2026
WHERE: Louisville, Kentucky
Presented by Nike Volleyball
EVENT 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
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.
Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO) – 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
PLAYING WAVES
AM Wave (8 A.M.) – 18 Open & Premier, 16 Open, Premier, & Club, 14 Open, Premier, & Club, 13 Open, Premier, & Club, 12 Open
PM Wave (2:30 P.M.) – 18 Aspire & Spirit, 17 Open, Premier, Club, & Classic, 15 Open, Premier & Club, 12 Club
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) – 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202
PLAYING WAVES
AM Wave (8 A.M.) – 16 Classic, 14 Classic
PM Wave (2:30 P.M.) – 15 Classic, 13 Classic
$45 JVA Event Pass: Allows you access into JVA World Challenge & 18U Championship ALL 3 days.
$60 JVA / LOVB Event Pass: Allows you access into JVA World Challenge & 18U Championship and ALL LOVB matches ALL 3 days.
$20 JVA Day Pass: Ticket is valid for ONE day only at JVA World Challenge & 18U Championship.
$25 JVA / LOVB Day Pass: Ticket is valid for ONE day only at JVA World Challenge & 18U Championship and ONE LOVB Match.
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.
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.
Any 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
KICC (no Thursday Team Check-In will be offered at KICC downtown):
Friday, April 10 at 7 – 9 A.M. ET and 1 – 3 P.M. ET.
1st Level of KICC – Market Street Pre-Function Lobby outside of Ballroom D
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 maps, information and prepaid parking can be found on HERE.
KICC Parking (NOT EXPO!)
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for the World Challenge, visit the Kentucky International Convention Center SpotHero Parking Page.
United Airlines: To make flight reservations online please book 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
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer JVA World Challenge attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 4/8/2026 to 4/14/2026.
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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.
EVENT PARTNERS
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Nike Volleyball
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SpotHero - KICC
Reserve Your Parking Spot for KICC!SpotHero - KICC
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot for the World Challenge at KICC, visit the Kentucky International Convention Center SpotHero Parking Page.
