Wednesday, December 12
Regiception – meet up with old friends and network over a beverage at AVCA Registration
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Hall B Lobby
AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception
5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Craft Bar
*Open to first-time convention attendees
Celebration of Diversity Social
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Mezzanine Level M100IJ
Coaches 4 Coaches 10th Anniversary Happy Hour
6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Craft Bar
*By Invitation Only
AVCA Match Point Mingle
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Mezzanine Level 100H
*Open to all participants in the AVCA Match Point Program
Spalding Convention Kick-Off Party & Game Night
8 – 10:30 p.m.
Hyatt Nicollet Grand Ballroom
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Heavy hors d’ oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be available. Each attendee receives (2) drink tickets.
Corn hole and a putting challenge will be among several games at the Spalding Kick-Off Party Game Night.
Thursday, December 13
AVCA Breakfast Buffet
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Exhibit Hall B Lobby
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages.
International Coaches Networking Breakfast & Orientation
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Lower Level 100BC
*Open to all international volleyball coaches
Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon – featuring the Coach of the Year winners and Hall of Fame inductees
Noon – 2 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom A
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Plated lunch will be served.
High School Coach of the Year Nancy Dorsey with Kathy DeBoer on stage at the Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon.
AVCA Semifinal Matches Tailgate Party
5 – 6 p.m. (time subject to change based on NCAA match times)
Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom B
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Beer, wine and light snacks will be available
Friday, December 14
AVCA Breakfast Buffet
8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Exhibit Hall B Lobby
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge.
Regiception – meet up with old friends and network over a beverage at AVCA Registration
9:30 – 11 a.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Exhibit Hall B Lobby
AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom A
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Plated lunch will be served.
ESPN Broadcaster Beth Mowins with 2015 AVCA Player of the Year Sam Bricio.
International Coaches Networking Reception
4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Craft Bar
*Open to all international volleyball coaches
AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Hall B
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration or weekend only registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Heavy hors d’ oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks will be available. Each attendee receives (2) drink tickets.
Saturday, December 15
AVCA Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center Hall B
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration or weekend only registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge.
Champions Party
5:30 – 7 p.m. (time subject to change based on NCAA match times)
Kieran’s Irish Pub (located across the street from Target Center)
*Attendees must purchase a ticket ($15) to attend
**Music, food and fun are in store to get you ready for a great night of volleyball.
