2026 USA ALL-STAR CHAMPIONSHIPS

#ALLSTARVBCHAMPS

July 23-26, 2026 - Columbus, OH (USA)
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A USAV Sanctioned Event
Produced by the 40 Regions of USA Volleyball 
Hosted by the Ohio Valley Region of USA Volleyball

​​Info Updated:  January 26, 2026

​​Contacts: 
- Glenn Freed - Event Coordinator (Hotels, General Questions)
- Chris Bielby - Tournament Director (Event scheduling, playing logistics)
- Brian Hemelgarn - Director of Officials (Line judges, scorers, officials)
- Brian Hofman - Director of Operations / Commissioner (Ticketing, event logistics)

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Latest News

• For the most updated information, please visit the Ohio Valley Region website for Event Central.
  
• Please use this link for the latest Event Manual. Clicking the link will always give you the latest version of the PDF document.
  
• For information on things to do in and around the city, click here: Experience Columbus.
  

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IMPORTANT NOTE: This All-Star Championship event is open to USAV regional all-star delegations and international teams representing a National Federation of the FIVB.  Interested athletes in the US should contact their region to find out about opportunities to participate. CLICK HERE to connect with a USA Volleyball Region.

Event Info

location

GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER
400 North High Street - Columbus, OH 43215

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# of Courts: 20-22 oversized courts 

# of Regions Attending:  Approximately 20-25
# of Teams Attending:  Approximately 100

Dates

Dates:

• July 21, 2026 (Arrive)
  
• July 22, 2026 (Team Check-In & Practice Day)
  
• July 23-26, 2026 (Competition)
  
• July 27, 2026 (Depart)
  

Schedule

Each team will be allowed one practice slot on July 22.  To schedule a practice:  TBA

The competition schedule will be available on AES closer to the event.

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​Format: Match Play, Best 3 out of 5
Proposed Match Times:
Days 1-2 - 9am/11am/1pm/3pm/5pm/7pm
Day 3 - 9am/11am/1pm/3pm/5pm
Day 4 - 8am/10am/12pm/2pm/4pm/6pm
Matches per Day: Two matches per day (Goal)

registration

Entry Fee per Team: $1,450 (All Teams)
Includes paid officials in all positions for all matches. 
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Event Registration Link:  CLICK HERE
Registration Opens:  1/31/2026 (Roster not needed at this time)
Registration & Payment Deadline:  6/1/2026

Additional Event information

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Official Volleyball: Molten Flistatec (All Divisions)
 
Roster Sizes:

• Up to 15 Athletes
• Up to 5 Staff (1 Coach, 2 AC, 1 Team Rep, 1 Team Leader)

 Substitutions:

• 12 for Girls U13
• 6 Unlimited for All Other Divisions

Team Check-In:  More information to come
 
Attire Requirements:                

• See Appendix A in the Event Manual

 
Coaches Meeting: No in-person coach meeting.
Event Manual:  CLICK HERE

Age Divisions

Boys/male

• U15 Division - Born in 2012 or Later
• U17 Division - Born in 2010 & 2011
• U19 Division - Born in 2008 & 2009
  • U19 International Division - Born in 2007, 2008, & 2009

girls/female

• U13 Division - Born in 2014 or later
• U15 Division - Born in 2012 & 2013
• U17 Division - Born in 2010 & 2011
• U19 Division - Born in 2008 & 2009
  • U19 International Division - Born in 2007, 2008, & 2009

important note

Age divisions may be combined for pool play, depending on the number in each division.  If that happens, an upper and lower bracket will be offered on the last day of competition.

International Teams

general info

International Teams:

• International teams are welcome to attend.
• Each team will be responsible for their expenses, except for the entry fee and some other possible amenities.
• Interested teams email Brian Hofman at [email protected] for more information.   
  

Spectator Ticket Info

pricing

• $60 Event Pass (4 Days)
• $20 Daily Pass

purchase info

Tickets will be available for purchase closer to the event.

QR CODE ENTRY
When you purchase online, you will receive a QR code ticket to your email and/or via text message on your phone. THIS IS YOUR TICKET!

​Each spectator will need to present their individual QR code ticket along with a corresponding photo ID. The QR Code and your ID must be presented each time you wish to enter the facility.

​QR Codes will be scanned prior to entry and each re-entry. 

Kids 5 and under are free.  ​Minors who do not have an ID must be accompanied by an adult.

University Athlete Info

College coaches registered - Girls

Click Here - Girls Link (Available closer to the competition date)

College Coaches Registered - Boys

CLICK HERE – Boys Link (Available closer to the competition date)

Event Contacts

Event planning team

Event Planning Committee:   

• Kurt Trout, Iowa (Chair)
• Ron Pelham, Arizona
  
• ​Brian Sharkey, Badger
  
• Philip Bryant, Gulf Coast​
  
• Beth Modaff, North Country
  
• ​Glenn Freed, Ohio Valley (All-Star Event Coordinator)
  
• ​Brian Hofman, Ohio Valley (Commissioner)
  
• Michelle Goodall, USA Volleyball (Liaison)
  

official's planning team

Official’s Planning Committee:

• Steve Kenyon, Southern (Chair)
• Devonie McLarty, Great Lakes
• Michelle Prater, Southern
• Brian Hemelgarn, Ohio Valley (Head of Officials)
  

Travel & Lodging Info

airport info

• John Glenn International Airport (CMH) – Columbus*
  • 7-8 miles (9-10 minute drive) from CMH to the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC)

hotel/lodging info

This is a Stay-to-Play event. All teams will need to book within the block to get accepted into the event or make other approved arrangements with the OVR.  To reserve rooms with our hotel management company, delegations should contact the ASC Event Coordinator, Glenn Freed [email protected]

ground transportation info

• ​Ground Transportation Info from the Host: All Teams are responsible for securing their own transportation.  This includes transportation to and from the airport.​

Official's Info

general info

• All officials will be provided for the matches
• (R1/R2/Scorer/Flipper/2 Line Judges)
• Officials arrive on July 22, Depart on July 26
• Note: Double occupancy lodging provided for R1/R2/Scorer Positions​. ​
• All regions who participate in the event are invited to nominate officials to work at the event. 
  

who can nominate?

Participating regions will be allowed to nominate 4 officials:

• 2 mentor officials (national/international level)
• 2 mentee officials (regional/jr. national level)

The Official's Planning Committee will make the final decision on which officials are invited to participate.  The nomination link will be emailed to Commissioners in early March. 

registration info

Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until you have been accepted into the event! Please contact Brian Hemelgarn at [email protected] for more information. 

Licensed Event Apparel

Burghardt's Sporting Goods will be providing on-site apparel.  Preorder your merchandise beginning June 1. 

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Check back for more information as it becomes available.