Players who were born on or after July 1st, 2006 or are high school students in the twelfth (12th) grade or below during the current academic year and are 19 years of age or younger (born on or after July 1, 2005). 

Female Only - Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006, (who are defined as 18 & under by the USAV Age Definition) and are in the 11th grade for the current academic year are waivered to compete in 17 & under. (This age waiver is based on recruiting concerns for 11th grade girls previously required to participate in girls 18’s qualifiers and the 18’s GJNC.)

17 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2007.

Female Only - Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006, (who are defined as 18 & under by the USAV Age Definition) and are in the 11th grade for the current academic year are waivered to compete in 17 & under. (This age waiver is based on recruiting concerns for 11th grade girls previously required to participate in girls 18’s qualifiers and the 18’s GJNC.)

16 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2008.

15 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009.

14 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010.

Boys 14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) during the current academic year will be allowed to participate at the USA Junior National Championships on 14 and under teams.  (This exception is based on the net height difference of 7’4 1/8” to 7’ 11 5/8” between the 14 and Under Division to the 15 and Under Division.)

13 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011.

12 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2012.

11 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2013.

10 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2014.