Monday, 11 Nov 2024

More Tourneys Mean More Opportunities for Girls Jr. Nationals

As the sport of volleyball continues to gain popularity among young athletes nationwide, USA Volleyball is taking steps to provide more opportunities for clubs and junior athletes to compete. The Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC) will now be split into multiple tournaments, allowing for increased participation and growth in the sport.

The inaugural GJNC for the 11-13 age divisions is scheduled to take place on June 14-17, 2023, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. USA Volleyball will soon announce the dates and location for the GJNC for the 14-17 age divisions.

According to USA Volleyball Events Director Kristy Cox, the growth of the GJNCs has created exciting opportunities for the volleyball community. In 2019, the event brought together 1,296 teams and over 35,000 spectators in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2021, the numbers increased to 1,303 teams and more than 40,000 spectators in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cox emphasizes the importance of offering opportunities for athletes across the country to compete for a national championship. With seven divisions for the 14-17 age groups and a 12-day event in Indianapolis this year, USA Volleyball aims to expand and promote participation in volleyball at all levels.

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Hosting the inaugural competition for the 11-13 age divisions, Sports Minneapolis is excited to welcome athletes and fans to Minneapolis. Melvin Tennant, president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, expresses excitement about the event, highlighting the energy and excitement that will fill the Minneapolis Convention Center and the city.

Cox also looks forward to bringing GJNC events to venues throughout the United States, allowing cities that may have been hesitant to host large-scale tournaments to now have the opportunity to host smaller events, accommodating 400-600 teams.

With the expansion of tournaments and increased opportunities, the growth of volleyball among young female athletes is set to soar, providing more chances for aspiring athletes to showcase their skills on a national stage.


FAQs

Q: When and where will the inaugural GJNC for the 11-13 age divisions be held?
The inaugural GJNC for the 11-13 age divisions is scheduled to take place on June 14-17, 2023, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis.

Q: Will there be a GJNC for the 14-17 age divisions as well?
Yes, USA Volleyball will soon announce the dates and location for the GJNC for the 14-17 age divisions.

Summary

USA Volleyball is expanding the Girls Junior National Championship to provide more opportunities for clubs and junior athletes to compete in volleyball. The inaugural GJNC for the 11-13 age divisions will be held in Minneapolis, with the dates set for June 14-17, 2023. The organization aims to promote participation in volleyball at all levels and plans to bring GJNC events to various venues across the United States. This expansion will allow cities to host smaller-scale events, accommodating 400-600 teams. With these changes, young female athletes will have more chances to compete and showcase their skills on a national stage. To stay updated on future announcements and events, visit the official website of Alpinetgheep.com.

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