2010 USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships in Reno!
USA Volleyball has awarded the 2010 USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships, formerly known as the USA Junior Olympic Girls’ Volleyball Championships, to the City of Reno in Nevada. The competition will be held June 24 to July 3 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
“With participants representing all 50 states, this prestigious sporting event is significant for the region,” said Ellen Oppenheim, RSCVA president and CEO. “We are delighted to welcome USA Volleyball participants and their families to the area. The destination is a family-friendly place offering an authentic, fun and exciting experiences for all visitors. We are confident that they will have a great experience.”
“It is very exciting to host these talented young women in the destination,” Oppenheim added. “USA Volleyball’s presence in the community is lively, vibrant and fun. Their positive energy and enthusiasm will be felt throughout our region, in our restaurants, shops and beyond.”
Known as the Biggest Little City in the World, Reno provides countless outdoor opportunities including Triple-A minor league baseball, top-notch golf courses and kayaking packages, art experiences and special events. You can also receive the royal treatment at one of many world-class spas or spend time at the gaming tables or slots in the many casino-resorts.
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport, located just 15 minutes from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, welcomes all major airline carriers with 17 non-stop destinations and over 35 one-stop destinations.
“The Region, Board of Directors and Office Staff for the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) is proud, and thrilled that USAV has selected Reno as the host city for the 2010 USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships,” NCVA CEO/Commissioner Donna Donaghy said. “We are looking forward to this event and being able to contribute to the success of an event of this caliber in our backyard. As the Region that hosts the Far Western Junior National Qualifier in Reno, we have personally experienced the generosity and welcoming atmosphere of the city to all volleyball events and their participants.”
Going into its 31st running, the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championship attracts nearly 9,500 athletes annually to the event hosted by USA Volleyball. The tournament will crown 19 champions in age divisions ranging from 12 to 18. Further, the event draws not only thousands of family and friends, but hundreds of college recruiters looking for the next top players for their programs.
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