2026 Varsity Boys
Omaha LightningOmaha, NE
Runner-up: Lighthouse Christian Chargers
Since 1999 · Hosted by the Omaha Warriors
The National Stage
for Homeschool
Volleyball.
Four days. Twelve courts. Programs from across the country, competing for a national title in a tournament families come back to year after year.
NHSVBT 2027 Full Tournament Format →
20Wed
Practice & MeetingsPractice slots from 3 pm. Coaches and Athletic Director meetings in the evening.
21Thu
Pool Play Begins · 8 amVarsity Girls, JV Boys, JV Girls and Junior High Girls open pool play.
22Fri
JV & Junior High FinalsBracket championships for JV and Junior High. Varsity Boys open pool play.
23Sat
Varsity ChampionshipsVarsity Girls and Boys finals, then Closing Ceremonies.
01RegisterRegistration is currently not open, but sign up to be the first to know when it opens. Get notified →02Tournament InfoFormat, eligibility, dress code, awards and ceremonies.Read the details →03Travel & HotelsRoom blocks, directions and what to do around Council Bluffs.Plan the trip →04Past ChampionsEvery Varsity champion back to the first tournament in 1999.See the history →
28Annual TournamentsHosted by the Omaha Warriors
12CourtsUnder one roof at Iowa West Field House
81ProgramsBoys and girls teams in 2026
12StatesRepresented on court in 2026
Recent Champions
Every Champion Since 1999 →Crowned in Council Bluffs
2026 Junior Varsity Girls
Omaha Warriors SilverOmaha, NE
Runner-up: THESA Riders (North Texas)
2026 Junior Varsity Boys
SWCHA Saints
Runner-up: Central Nebraska Falcons
2026 Junior High Girls
Omaha Roadrunners 1Omaha, NE
Runner-up: Lincoln Cougars Red (Lincoln, NE)
The Divisions
Five brackets. One national title each.
Every team plays pool play, then advances into Gold, Silver and Bronze brackets. Varsity finals close the weekend Saturday afternoon.
Eligibility & Guidelines →01
Varsity GirlsUnder 19 before Sept 1 of the school year
Finals Sat02
Varsity BoysUnder 19 before Sept 1 of the school year
Finals Sat03
Junior Varsity GirlsTeam average age of 16 or under
Finals Fri04
Junior Varsity BoysTeam average age of 16 or under
Finals Fri05
Junior High GirlsAthletes may not turn 15 before Sept 1
Finals FriMore Than a Tournament
Run with purpose. Remembered for the people.
“They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”
1 Corinthians 9:25
01Prayer & Anthem Every MorningEach day opens with prayer and the National Anthem, often performed by someone from a visiting program.
02Sportsmanship Is AwardedReferees select one team per division for the Sherry Dick Sportsmanship Award.
03Every Senior RecognizedAll seniors are honored at Closing Ceremonies, and one earns a $750 scholarship.
04Buddy Teams Across StatesPrograms are paired with a team from another state to share a meal, trade mementos and cheer each other on.
Location TBD
Plan the Trip
Teams & Spectators
Hotel room blocks→Things to do in Council Bluffs & Omaha→Tournament T-shirts & hoodies→$750 senior scholarship→
Late-October weather: days in the mid 50s, nights in the mid 30s.