What division would my son or daughter play? This is one of the most common questions that we hear. To help answer this, we have developed this page solely for the USA Volleyball Age Definition requirements.
Below you will find the age definition provided by USA Volleyball. You will also find a chart to help figure out which division is right for your player.
Demographic Research as provided by USA Volleyball. This information should help explain why the cutoff/start dates are what they are.
In order to simplify the age definition information, the chart below has been provided. To use this chart, find the column for the month that the player was born and follow it down to the year that the player was born. This will tell you which division the player is eligible for.
Boys 14 and Under Division:
* Regionally waived boy's teams in the 14 and under age group will be allowed to participate at the USA Volleyball Junior National Championships using the following age/grade definition:
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1996
or
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1995 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have compelte nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) during the current academic year.
18 and Under Division:
** Players will be eligible to play in the 18 and Under Division provided that they were born on, or after, September 1, 1991 AND a high school student during some part of the current academic year - Player must submit proof of enrollment in High School for the current academic year, to the NCVA.
More Information
For more information about player eligibility and the USA Volleyball Junior National Age Definition, please refer to the Junior Boys or Junior Girls Handbooks.
