AVCA is committed to attendee safety and will follow all CDC, local, and venue guidelines at networking and social events throughout the convention. All banquets, parties, and receptions will utilize CDC and local social distancing requirements for room sets and chair placements. Currently those requirements are a maximum of 6 chairs per table round at the banquets. Table seating will be utilized at parties and receptions to maintain social distancing guidelines and adhere to room capacity limits. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks, maintain social distancing, and use hand sanitizer when networking with each other. Food/Beverage service will consist of individually wrapped items, boxed meals, or plated meals. No buffet service, self-serve refill, or self-serve condiment stations will be offered.
Wednesday, December 16
AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
CHI Health Convention Center 202
*Open to first-time convention attendees
Celebration of Diversity Social
NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association “Connect at the Convention” Coaches Social
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Hilton Blackstone Ballroom B
*Open to all NJCAA coaches
Celebration of Diversity Social
6:30 – 8 p.m.
CHI Health Convention Center 201
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.
Hilton Blackstone Ballroom A
Convention Kick-Off Party
8 – 10 p.m.
Hilton Grand Central Ballroom – 2nd 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 17
AVCA Match Point Networking Grab & Go Breakfast
8 – 9 a.m.
Hilton St. Nicholas AB
*Open to all participants in the AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program
Grab & Go Breakfast
8 – 9:15 a.m.
Lobby outside Hilton Grand Central Ballroom
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages.
Jostens Coaches Awards Show
Jostens Coaches Awards Show – featuring the Coach of the Year winners and Hall of Fame inductees
Noon – 1:45 p.m.
CHI Health Convention Center Grand Ballroom AB
*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
4:45 – 5:45 p.m. (time subject to change based on NCAA match times)
Hilton Blackstone 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.
**Beer, wine, and light individually packaged snacks will be available
Friday, December 18
Grab & Go Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Lobby outside Hilton Grand Central Ballroom
*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.
CHI Health Grand Ballroom BC
*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.
CHI Health Convention Center 205
*Open to all men’s team coaches
AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament
5 – 7:30 p.m.
CHI Health Convention Center Hall C
*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.
Omaha Dine Around Night
7:30 p.m.
Downtown Omaha restaurants
Meet Up & Eat Up – Small Group Discussions & Dining
7:30 p.m.
Downtown Omaha restaurants
Saturday, December 19
Grab & Go Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
CHI Health Convention Center Hall C
*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.
