Wednesday, December 18
AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception (presented by USMC)
6 – 7 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L015/019 (Lower Level)
*Open to first-time convention attendees
NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association “Connect at the Convention” Coaches Social
6 – 7 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L005/009 (Lower Level)
*Open to all NJCAA coaches
AVCA Diversity Development Team Recognition Ceremony
6 – 7 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L013 (Lower Level)
FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
7 – 8 p.m.
Marriott Bluegrass 1 & 2 (Second Level)
Celebration of Diversity Social
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L010/014 (Lower Level)
Convention Kick-Off Party & Game Night
8 – 10:15 p.m.
Marriott Ballroom I – VI
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
Thursday, December 19
AVCA Match Point Networking Breakfast
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center Pre-Function Space Outside M100/103 & M112 (Main Level)
*Open to all participants in the AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program
Breakfast Buffet
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center Pre-Function Space Outside M100/103 & M112 (Main Level)
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages.
International Coaches Networking Brunch & Orientation (presented by Sports Attack)
10:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L006 (Lower Level)
*Open to all international volleyball coaches
The AVCA USMC Honors Banquet – featuring the Coach of the Year winners and Hall of Fame inductees
Noon – 1:45 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center Ballroom CDE (Main Level)
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Plated lunch will be served.
AVCA Semifinal Matches Tailgate Party (presented by USMC)
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center Ballroom B (Main Level)
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Beer, wine, and light individually packaged snacks will be available
Friday, December 20
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Marriott Bluegrass 1 & 2 (Second Level)
AVCA Pro Volleyball Federation All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center Ballroom CDE (Main Level)
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Plated lunch will be served.
AVCA High School & Club Celebration (presented by USMC)
5 – 6 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center Ballroom B (Main Level)
LGBTQ+ Happy Hour (presented by Equality Coaching Alliance)
5 – 6 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center – Tables near Mateflex Court 1 in Hall ABC (Upper Level)
Men’s Team Coaches Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L015/019 (Lower Level)
*Open to all men’s team coaches
Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L005/009 (Lower Level)
Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L005/009 (Lower Level)
Coaches with Kids Networking Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L010/014 (Lower Level)
AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament (presented by USMC)
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center Hall ABC (Upper Level)
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, ACE seminar/full registration, or weekend only registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
JVA Club Director Happy Hour
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L013 (Lower Level)
Texas High School Coaches Association Social (presented by Baden)
6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Marriott Bluegrass 1 & 2 (Second Level)
Louisville Dine Around Night
7:30 p.m.
Downtown Louisville restaurants
Saturday, December 21
Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center Hall ABC (Upper Level)
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, ACE seminar/full registration, or weekend only registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge.
Marines High School Coaches Luncheon (by invitation only)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L006 (Lower Level)
AVCA Championship Eve Party (tentative)
8 – 10 p.m.
Fourth Street Live! – One block from Kentucky International Convention Center & Marriott