Age Groups

For National #1 Teams: No Age Waivers. The age of the athlete (per USAV age definition below) is the sole determining factor--NOT the player's grade in school. See age group chart below.

For Regional #2 Teams: Age-Waivers ARE allowed. 17s: Juniors; 16s: Sophomores; 15s: Freshmen; 14s: 8th graders; 13s: 7th graders; 12s: 6th graders. Note: some events will not allow age-waivered players.

USA VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR OLYMPIC AGE DEFINITION For use during the 2009-2010 Season

Once a player participates in a club or varsity program for any university, college, community college, or junior college, he/she is ineligible to play in any regional or national JOVC qualifying and championship events.

18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1991 or Players who were born on or after September 1, 1990 and a high school student in the twelfth (12th) grade or below during some part of the current academic year

17 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1992

16 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1993

15 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1994

14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1995

13 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1996

12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1997

10 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 1999

Age Group Chart for National Teams