WHAT: The local Junior Athlete Membership is a membership that the Florida Region created in the 22-23 season to provide opportunities for local level teams to participate in USA Volleyball events.
WHO: This membership is for teams that typically play in smaller one-day tournaments and would not otherwise travel outside of their district to play in an event. The goal is for these teams to be exposed to USA Volleyball events and be a part of the USA Volleyball family.
WHY: USA Volleyball continues to set the standard for Athlete Safety. Having local team participate in USAV sanctioned local events, affords the team an opportunity to play in an environment where athlete safeguards are priority #1.
Clubs that are already running mini club leagues, smaller scrimmage events, or local events are encouraged to reach out to the Florida Region to sanction these events with USA Volleyball.
WHO: This membership is for teams that typically play in smaller one-day tournaments and would not otherwise travel outside of their district to play in an event. The goal is for these teams to be exposed to USA Volleyball events and be a part of the USA Volleyball family.
WHY: USA Volleyball continues to set the standard for Athlete Safety. Having local team participate in USAV sanctioned local events, affords the team an opportunity to play in an environment where athlete safeguards are priority #1.
Clubs that are already running mini club leagues, smaller scrimmage events, or local events are encouraged to reach out to the Florida Region to sanction these events with USA Volleyball.
Local tournaments available in Florida
This section will be updated with Level II local tournaments that are sanctioned by the Florida Region. Please check back periodically. Local teams are only able to participate in Level II local tournaments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This page will be updated as new questions come in, please check back occasionally.
Q: Can my teams participate in Regional tournaments with this membership?
A: No, this membership is specifically for the smaller one-day tournaments geared towards local level teams that would not normally travel outside of their local area.
Q: What tournaments will be available with this membership?
A: We are expecting to use this membership for local level tournaments that are being hosted by clubs throughout the year. Teams will also be eligible to participate in the ASICS Florida Volleyball Challenge as their end of the year tournament in the Local Division and compete for the season-ending Local Division Championships.
NOTE: If you are a club that is interested in hosting a USAV Sanctioned local tournament, please reach out to events@floridavolleyball.org.
Q: How will teams be ranked throughout the year?
A: Teams that are classified as "Local" teams will be placed on a separate ranking system from the Florida Region Ranking System. Information about ranking guidelines can be found HERE.
Q: How much does the Local Junior Athlete membership cost?
A: $25. The national registration fees for this membership will go completely to USA Volleyball. The Florida Region will not collect any membership fees for local athletes.
Q: If I create a local team, does the coach need to have a full membership?
A: Yes - all coaches and staff will be required to have a full membership and complete all the requirements of that membership to be eligible to coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT).
A: No, this membership is specifically for the smaller one-day tournaments geared towards local level teams that would not normally travel outside of their local area.
Q: What tournaments will be available with this membership?
A: We are expecting to use this membership for local level tournaments that are being hosted by clubs throughout the year. Teams will also be eligible to participate in the ASICS Florida Volleyball Challenge as their end of the year tournament in the Local Division and compete for the season-ending Local Division Championships.
NOTE: If you are a club that is interested in hosting a USAV Sanctioned local tournament, please reach out to events@floridavolleyball.org.
Q: How will teams be ranked throughout the year?
A: Teams that are classified as "Local" teams will be placed on a separate ranking system from the Florida Region Ranking System. Information about ranking guidelines can be found HERE.
Q: How much does the Local Junior Athlete membership cost?
A: $25. The national registration fees for this membership will go completely to USA Volleyball. The Florida Region will not collect any membership fees for local athletes.
Q: If I create a local team, does the coach need to have a full membership?
A: Yes - all coaches and staff will be required to have a full membership and complete all the requirements of that membership to be eligible to coach (Background Screen, SafeSport, and IMPACT).
