2026 – 2027 Jr Girls Age Classifications and
Definitions

The JVA follows the basic Age Definitions set by USA Volleyball for the 2026-27 season. The cutoff date is July 1, and age definitions can be viewed below.

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14 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2012
13 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2013
12 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2014
11 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2015

* Players may play at a higher level than their birthday or grade. If a player is playing at her grade, but her birthday falls into a higher level, there may be some playing restrictions in any National Qualifying tournaments.

Team Selection

Age, ability, and at the older ages position played, shall determine teams. The general basis for team selection will be determined through open tryouts of athletes residing in School District 834 and surrounding communities. Teams will consist of from 9-12 players.
Ten is the number of players most coaches prefer to have because of rotations, positions, playing time, and an easy number to instruct as a whole group and individually. Determination of teams will be based on individual skill level and position within each team in order to create the strongest most competitive team roster. Player assessments will be made by unbiased coaches and evaluators
according to the tryout criteria, and team rosters will be reviewed by the SAJO Board