Banquets & Parties

Wednesday, December 18

AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception
6 – 7 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L015/019 (Lower Level)
*Open to first-time convention attendees

Celebration of Diversity Social

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)

NAIA Coaches Social Event
7:15 – 9 p.m.
Check Convention App for Location
*Open to all NAIA coaches

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.

The AVCA USMC Honors Banquet

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 
5:30 – 6:30 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)

Marine-AVCA Ambassador Breakfast (by invitation only)
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center L006 (Lower Level)

AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by NVA
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 All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by NVA

AVCA High School & Club Celebration (presented by RIP-IT)
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
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 
8 – 10 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center Ballroom CDE (Main 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.

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