26 Delta Region teams will begin play between now and July 1 at the last Girls Junior National Championships to feature 11s-17s at the same event.  Beginning in 2023, Girls 11s-13s will be held in Minneapolis  and the 14s-17s will be in another site on another date.  This will increase the number of teams and divisions that will be able to enjoy the GJNC experience.

Memberships for the 2022-2023 season will be available on September 1, 2022.  Check back for more details.

Check back for the 2022 Beach schedule.  Your current indoor membership is valid for USAV Beach play.

If you are not a 21-22  Delta Region member, you can purchase a Summer membership through these links:  ($10; valid 5/1/22-8/31/22)  You will still have to setup a SportsEngine account.

Delta Summer age 9-17s Junior membership

Delta Summer age 18 Junior membership (turning 18 before 7/31/22--requires SafeSport course)

These 11s-17s teams have already earned Bids to the GJNC in Indianapolis at National Qualifiers.  The Delta Region is HOT!

• Ozark Jrs. 17-Elite
• 501 Volley 17-1
• 501 Volley 15-1
• Fort Smith Jrs 14-1
• Fort Smith Jrs 15-1
• Memphis Volleyball Academy 11s
• Memphis Volleyball Academy 12-Red
• Memphis Volleyball Academy 16-Red
• Memphis Volleyball Academy 17-Red

Beach Volleyball National Qualifier comes to Murray Park in Little Rock on June 4-5, 2022. 

(Click for details on the 2022 Delta Region Beach schedule)

Take a look at this map from the American Volleyball Coaches Association on the colleges & universities that offer intercollegiate volleyball in & near the Delta Region.

If you were a member in 2020-21, login to your SportsEngine account to purchase a new membership for $52.  It will ask you "Who is the membership for?" so just click on the name of the player (or coach.)

If you are new to USA Volleyball, CLICK HERE to setup a new SportsEngine account and purchase your membership.

TRYOUT memberships are only $10 and valid until 12/31/21.  ($10 will be applied toward the $52 full membership price.) This provides sport accident insurance during the tryout.  However, you cannot be placed on a team roster until you buy a full membership.  HINT:  If you are fairly positive you will be placed on a team, buy the full membership and avoid the extra step later.  If you don't make a team, you can request a refund (minus the $10 tryout membership) no later than November 15.

How do I upgrade my membership to a season membership now that I made a team?
A:  When you receive an offer from a club, you will receive a Sports Engine-generated email inviting you (or your child) to join this organization. You should accept the invitation, at which time the system will prompt you to compete your membership upgrade to a full season junior membership,

Odd thing for 17 year old players: Any junior players who are turning 18 years old by 8/31/2022 will be treated as an 18s player membership and required to complete SafeSport training to become eligible.  This will keep them from suddenly being ineligible in the middle of the season.  If still a high school junior, she will be able to play 17s. 

Adults:  Avoid delays!  Purchase your 2021-22 membership now & complete your background screening and annual SafeSport training (yes, again...it's important)  plus new membership waivers.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICIALS (for pay):  Use this link to go straight to the membership registration for officials.

2021-22 COVID POLICY:  No membership refunds will be given if a player or team decides not to play due to COVID restrictions.  We need to stay financially solid for future seasons.

<Click Here> Check back often for more  events as they are added.

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LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PLAY?  

WHERE CAN I PLAY? (junior club list)

Are you a little older than your school classmates?  Your junior club may be offering  Age Group Waivers (click for details)

Thanks to the continued growth of the Delta Region and the expansion of the Girls Junior National Championship, we will be awarding THREE bids to the GJNC in Indianapolis in 2022 in 14s-17s:  National, American & Freedom.  We have two bids in 13s: National and American.  We will award 3 bids in 12s (1 National, 2 American)  One bid will be awarded in 11s (there is only one 11s division.)  Girls 18s GJNC is in Phoenix April 22-24 and we will award one National and one American bid.

The Division order of strength will be as follows:

• Open (13-18s) – Qualifiers only
• National (11-18s) – Regions only (11s & 12s will have 1 bid at Qualifiers)
• USA (12-18s) – Qualifiers only
• Liberty (13-18s) – Qualifiers only
• American (12-18s) – Qualifiers & Regions
• Freedom (14-18s) – Regions only
• Patriot (13-18s) – non qualifying

Players & Coaches who completed certification in 2020-21 received a 2-year certificate, so will not need to re-certify this season. Professional officials will take annual USAV Academy courses.  

Line Judge Certification is no longer required.  Members may view the curriculum material but no certification will be awarded.  

 Coursework will be assigned as members register for the 21-22 season.  

Need to take the ref & scorer courses to be certified to help your team officiate and score at tournaments?  Click HERE to get started in USAV Academy

When a volleyball club invites members to join and play for their Club, members will receive two emails.

The first is an invitation to join a Club's directory, and the second is an official USA Volleyball club association assignment request. For additional information on how to accept a club invite CLICK HERE.

June 14 update (click here)

Thanks to all of you who continue to express their concerns and offer prayers about Joanie's continuing battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma) since July, 2020.  After two brain surgeries, she continues to take oral chemo for 5 days monthly and some infusion to help slow recurrence of the tumors.  Fatigue remains a constant enemy, but we know this will pass.

We have resolved to trust our faith and not worry about tomorrow.  We are enjoying some great days together and appreciate them more than ever.  God is in control. 

As a result, you don't get the pleasure of dealing with Joanie on your Delta Region matters...and are stuck with me.  I'll do my best to follow in her great footsteps of serving the members of our Region.  Updates will be posted here during the season.

If Joanie and I can pray for you, drop me an email at the Region office.

Joe

Please complete the New Club Application Form to give us the information needed to setup your club in the USA Volleyball membership system.  *Note:  the word "Delta" cannot appear in the title

Existing clubs:  No new application is needed for 2021-22.  If you have changed club director or address, please login & make those changes to your club profile.

CLICK here to prepare & submit tournament APPLICATION: 

TO RECEIVE AN APPROVED APPLICATION:

• An Event Application must be presented thru the Delta Region online process.  Applications will be reviewed based on tournament scheduling guidelines.
• The application must include all event information included.
• Payment of sanctioned fee: $25 per court (maximum of $150 fees for event.
• Before the event is approved the Event Director must be a regular member,  including SafeSport training and background approval. 

Delta Region fans have a new way to purchase clothing and accessories to show off their Delta Region/USAV pride with the launch of the new Delta Region Volleyball Online Store.

Delta Region Volleyball Online Store is a one-stop shop for clothing, shirts, shorts, tanks and even FACE MASKS. 

You have a choice of Delta Region/USA Volleyball logos and our famous ‘i like volleyball people' logo on all merchandise.

We also have a good selection of uniform tops, spandex and shorts that can have your club logo and players numbers added.

A partnership with Squad Locker, the new online store allows fans, officials, players, and families to purchase with ease, with no minimum order requirements. Orders are completed and shipped quickly and there is also live Customer Service, 7 days a week through the CHAT button for any questions.

Just CLICK HERE to check out the new store!