Naperville, IL – August 20, 2026
JVA is proud to announce the 2026-2027 JVA Challenge Series presented by Nike Volleyball and i6, featuring 19 girls and boys club volleyball tournaments hosted by JVA Member Clubs across 11 states. The series highlights some of the best tournaments hosted by JVA members nationwide, uniting Tournament Directors committed to providing an exceptional experience for athletes, coaches and spectators.
“We are proud to support Tournament Directors who continue to raise the standard for the junior volleyball tournament experience,” said JVA Executive Director Lisa Wielebnicki. “The JVA Challenge Series brings together events that prioritize strong competition, organization, communication, and the overall experience for the clubs and families they serve.”
Each JVA Challenge Series tournament agrees to specific requirements designed to create a consistent, high-quality participant experience. Tournaments must feature at least 120 teams, provide a five-match guarantee, have an R1 official for every match and remain open to teams of all affiliations. In alignment with standard JVA policies, our Challenge Series tournaments cannot be Stay-to-Play.
JVA Challenge Series tournaments participate in the JVA Officials Reward Program, which recognizes and rewards Officials for their service throughout the season.
2026-2027 JVA Challenge Series Presented by Nike Volleyball and i6
Boys Winter Invitational
December 11-13, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky
SacTown Showdown
January 9-11, 2027 in Roseville, California
NorCal Winter Classic
January 16-18, 2027 in Roseville, California
NWJrs MLK Weekend
January 16-18, 2027 in Tacoma, Washington
LOVB Twin Cities Big City Luau
January 23-24, 2027 in Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota
NSVU Presidents’ Day Challenge
February 13-14, 2027 in Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota
Sky High Presidents Day Classic
February 13-14, 2027 in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Colonial Clash
February 13-15, 2027 in Williamsburg, Virginia
NWJrs President’s Weekend
February 13-15, 2027 in Tacoma, Washington
The St. James Boys
February 20-21, 2027 in Springfield, Virginia
Carolina Crown
February 27-28, 2027 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Lake Erie Showdown
March 20-21, 2027 in Sandusky, Ohio
Naptown Jamboree
April 4-5, 2027 in Indianapolis, Indiana
LOVB Midwest Championships – The Fiesta
April 24-25, 2027 in Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota
Mizuno Midwest Challenge
May 1-2, 2027 in Des Moines, Iowa
Charlotte JVA Challenge Girls
May 1-2, 2027 in Charlotte, North Carolina
Rally Rumble
May 22-23, 2027 in Cartersville, Georgia
ASICS Jr National Championship
June 4-8, 2027 in Chicago, Illinois
Charlotte JVA Challenge Boys
June 6-7, 2027 in Charlotte, North Carolina
Read more about the JVA Challenge Series and view information for each tournament here.
ABOUT NIKE VOLLEYBALL
Athlete Performance Solutions is a global footwear and apparel licensee of Nike Inc., marketing, distributing, and selling Nike’s pinnacle performance footwear, competition apparel, and wordmark apparel for several sports. Learn more at www.athleteps.com and follow @athleteps on Instagram.
ABOUT i6
i6 brand is owned by DALB Inc., a national leader in providing printing, thermoforming and fabricated plastic solutions. Founded in 1982, i6 is committed to customer focus, quality and innovation.
ABOUT JVA
Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is the only national association that’s 100% focused on junior volleyball and the needs of the club community. Our mission is simple: improve the junior volleyball experience. Founded in 2006 by club directors and for club directors, JVA supports nearly 1,700 member clubs with resources, events, education, and advocacy that help the sport grow in the right direction. With a focus on innovation and inclusivity, JVA empowers clubs to lead with purpose on and off the court, while also providing an unmatched event experience at JVA hosted tournaments. Learn more at www.jvavolleyball.org and follow @jvavolleyball on Instagram.
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