Wednesday, December 15
AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center Union Station Ballroom A
*Open to first-time convention attendees
Celebration of Diversity Social
NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association “Connect at the Convention” Coaches Social
6 – 7 p.m.
Hyatt Delaware AB
*Open to all NJCAA coaches
Celebration of Diversity Social
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center Union Station Ballroom C
NAIA Coaches Social Event
7:15 – 9 p.m.
Location TBD
*Open to all NAIA coaches
FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Hyatt Delaware CD
Convention Kick-Off Party
8 – 10:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Ballroom – 3rd Floor
*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 16
AVCA Match Point Networking Grab & Go Breakfast
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
*Open to all participants in the AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program
Grab & Go Breakfast
8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center outside Union Station Ballroom & outside C170 – 172
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages.
The AVCA Honors presented by Jostens
International Coaches Networking Breakfast & Orientation
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center A110 – 112
*Open to all international volleyball coaches
The AVCA Honors presented by Jostens & AVCA 40th Anniversary Celebration – featuring the Coach of the Year winners, Hall of Fame inductees, and a celebration of AVCA’s 40 years of service to volleyball coaches
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center Battelle Grand Ballroom
*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
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (time subject to change based on NCAA match times)
Greater Columbus Convention Center Union Station Ballroom B
*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 17
Grab & Go Breakfast
8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Ballroom Foyer – 3rd Floor
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge.
AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center Battelle Grand Ballroom
*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 All-America/Players of the Year Banquet
Men’s Team Coaches Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center A110 – 112
*Open to all men’s team coaches
WeCOACH Meet & Greet
5 – 6 p.m.
Hyatt Delaware AB
AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center Hall B
*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.
AVCA High School & Club Awards Celebration
5:15 – 6 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center Hall B – AVCA Theater
*Held in conjunction with AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament
AVCA 40th Anniversary Party
6:15 – 7 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center Hall B – AVCA Theater
*Held in conjunction with AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament
Columbus Dine Around Night
7:30 p.m.
Downtown Columbus restaurants
Meet Up & Eat Up – Small Group Discussions & Dining
7:30 p.m.
Downtown Columbus restaurants
Saturday, December 18
Grab & Go Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center Hall B
*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.
AVCA Champions Party
6 – 7:30 p.m. (time subject to change based on NCAA championship match time)
Whistle & Keg (located outside front entrance to Nationwide Arena)
*Coaches must purchase a ticket ($15) to attend
