SOUTHERN YOUTH FESTIVAL

GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER | ATLANTA, GA | MARCH 28-29, 2026

Quick Facts.

 
 

  • WHAT?r Southern Youth Festival (2 Day Tournament)

  • WHEN? March 28-29, 2026

  • WHERE? Georgia International Convention Center; Atlanta, GA

  • DIVISIONS? 10-14 Girls

  • AFFILIATION? USAV

  • REGISTRATION FEE? $515 per team

  • INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE? YES! Any team traveling more than 100 miles receives a $100 incentive. Register your teams by 10/1 to qualify!

  • HOW TO REGISTER? TBD

  • WHEN TO REGISTER? Registration opens on 9/15/2025 at 12PM

  • HOTELS? Check back in September!

  • REFUNDS? If your division hasn't filled, we will give full refunds if requested on or before 3/13/2026. If you withdraw your team from the tournament after their division has filled, we will not refund your registration fee.

 
 

Thousands of dollars in incentives available to YOUR CLUB!

 

SOUTHERN YOUTH FESTIVAL IS “TRAVELER FRIENDLY!”

Just like you, we want to continue to grow the volleyball community. That’s why we want to do everything we can to give you the tools to do that. Check out how you can earn extra cash to spend on your club.

Travel, accommodation, and venue…it doesn’t get any easier.

 

GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER

Southern Youth Festival is held at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), a world-class facility located in Atlanta, Georgia. Want to have a chance to watch all of your teams play? All matches are under one roof!

EASY FLIGHTS

With Southern Youth Festival being located in Atlanta, you have direct flight opportunities from just about every city on the eastern half of the U.S. To make it even easier, the volleyball venue is directly connected to the ATL airport via a 5 minute train ride. Check it out!

ON-SITE HOTELS

Whether you’re driving or flying, once you get here, the GICC district makes it easy. There are 4 different hotels within walking distance of the venue which offer over 1,000 hotel rooms.

 

Explore Atlanta like a local.

  • The Battery.

    Home to the Atlanta Braves, visit The Battery to catch a flick, sing some karaoke, bowl, play indoor top golf, or see if you and the family can conquer the Escape Game!

  • Atlantic Station.

    Atlantic Station offers shopping, a variety of restaurants, and some great outdoor space to relax with the whole family.

  • Ponce City Market.

    Ponce City Market was formerly a retail store and distribution center which has been transformed into an amazing mixed-use development complex that has been You’ll find a vast plethora of food, shopping, and amusement at Ponce. The perfect way to spend an afternoon in Atlanta.

  • College Football Hall of Fame.

    Has the College Football Hall of Fame on your bucket list? Check it out in Atlanta!

  • The Beltline.

    The Beltline is a former rail line that has been transformed into 33 miles of biking and walking paths which connect some of the coolest places in the city.

  • Foodies.

    Bring your appetite to Atlanta. Whether you want to grub at an Atlanta Classic, The Varsity…or looking for a family-friendly restaurant and brewery, Atlanta has you covered.

  • Piedmont Park.

    Need some fresh air? As the afternoon begins to warm up, check out Piedmont Park, one Atlanta’s most popular spots to spend a few hours.