Host an Event
See below for information about hosting a USAV event in the Florida Region
1. Review the Following Information About Event Policies
All Florida Region of USA Volleyball sanctioned events are required to follow these policies and procedures. Please review the following information carefully.
This document includes the various policies, guides, checklists, and resources you may need to run a successful event.
This policy outlines the specific requirements of TDs and ODs when operating a USA Volleyball sanctioned event in the Florida Region.
Please utilize this list before, during, and after an event to ensure that you are completing all USAV event requirements.
Review the Florida Region Policies & Procedures page, where you will find the following event-specific resources:
- Current USAV Championship Manuals
- SafeSport – Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies
- Spectator Code of Conduct
- USAV Code of Conduct
- Regional Alcohol Policy
- Gender Competition Policy
- Junior Age Definitions
- USAV Event Waivers
- Foreign Participation Procedures
2. Apply to be a FL Region Club or an Event Affiliate
It is NOT necessary to submit both applications. Please read the information carefully to determine which application is best for your organization.
If you wish to register your club with the Florida Region of USAV, please complete this application prior to completing the event sanction form. If you do NOT wish to register a club, please submit the Event Affiliate Application below. More information about club requirements can be found here.
If you are not currently associated with a Florida Region club OR if your club will not be the main sponsoring organization for your event, please submit this application prior to completing the event sanction form.
*Please note that both of these are annual applications and are valid for the current season only (each USAV season runs from September-August).
3. Request an Event Sanction
Click here to view the Event Sanctioning Guide. The Florida Region has implemented a tiered event system to give tournament and event directors more freedom to deliver an event that suits their target market.
Examples of USAV Sanctioned Events:
- Tournaments (Ranking or Non-Ranking)
- Camps
- Clinics
- Scrimmages
- Tryouts
- Leagues
Event Sanction Application
Use the online forms below to request the approval of a future USAV sanctioned activity or event.
Please submit an Event Sanction Application for each event (tournament, scrimmage, clinic, etc.) you are hosting. If you are running a league, please submit one Application for each section of the league (i.e., Summer Beach League, Fall Indoor League, etc).
Please do not submit your application until your Club Application or Affiliate application has been approved.
Note: This application is to be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event. After submission, please allow 7-10 business days for processing.
4. Request a CIO
Click here for a guide that explains how to fill out a COI Request form.
submit a COI request
Click here to access the 2024-2025 COI Request Form.
Use this online form to request a certificate of insurance for a facility being used to host a USAV sanctioned activity. Please submit a request for each USAV sanctioned event or activity.
The 2025-2026 COI Request Form will become available in Fall of 2025.
Note: Please allow 7-10 business days for creation and distribution.
Medical Incidents
To be filled out at the event by the on-site medical personnel.
To receive medical care at a USA Volleyball sanctioned event or activity in Florida, the completed form will need to be presented to any medical provider before care may be administered.
If you wish to file a medical claim, please follow the instructions on this form.
Tournament Results
Click here for a guide that explains how to submit your tournament results.
Submit this file for any FL Region USAV sanctioned tournament (Level I, II, or III). If your event is run on SportWrench, download the Final Finish Report under the Event Info tab.
Submit this file for any FL Region USAV sanctioned tournament (Level I, II, or III). AES Tournaments do not need to submit this file. If your event is run on SportWrench, download the USAV National Ranking System Export under the Event Info tab.
Lineup and Score Sheets
1st & 2nd / Non-Deciding Sets
3rd / Deciding Set – We recommend printing this on the back of Scoresheet #1.
Waivers
Please visit the Florida Region Policies & Procedures page to access the following waivers.
- Indoor Child on the Bench Waiver
- Regional Uniform Waiver
- Age Waiver
The Florida Region does not issue age waivers. Please review the USAV Age Definitions, found on the USAV Forms and Information Page.
Compliments and Complaints
Used to file a compliment or complaint. May be completed by Coaches, Officials, Players, or Spectators
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding our event forms and policies
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding our event forms and policies