About the TournamentNHSVBT 2027:
NHSVBT 2027:
Everything Teams Need to Know
The 29th annual National Homeschool Volleyball Tournament returns across the river from Omaha to Iowa West Field House in Council Bluffs, its home for the eighth year in a row.
DatesOct 21–23, 2027Practice available Wed, Oct 20 from 3 pm
VenueTBD
Divisions5 BracketsVarsity, JV and Junior High
Hosted ByOmaha Warriors29th annual tournament
Pool play, then brackets.
Every team plays pool play and then moves into Gold, Silver or Bronze bracket play. The structure closely follows previous years, with adjustments made each year to fit the number of teams registered. Details are covered at Wednesday's Coaches' Meeting.
Wed20
Arrival & Practice
Practice slots from 3 pm; request an afternoon or evening time on your registration form.
Coaches’ Meeting and Athletic Director Meeting in the evening.
Thu21
Pool Play Opens · 8 am
JV Boys, Varsity Girls, JV Girls and Junior High Girls begin pool play.
Fri22
JV & Junior High Champions
JV Boys, JV Girls and Junior High Girls bracket play and championship games.
Varsity Girls play a second day of pools; Varsity Boys begin pool play.
Sat23
Varsity Championship Saturday
Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys finals in the afternoon.
Closing Ceremonies immediately follow.
Built for homeschool athletes.
Open to girls and boys on homeschool teams who have not turned 19 before September 1 of the current school year. Athletes must be registered as homeschoolers in their state of residence and passing all parent-directed home education courses. Once an athlete has completed high school coursework or taken part in a graduation ceremony, they are no longer eligible.
VarsityUnder 19Has not turned 19 before September 1 of the school year.
Junior VarsityAvg. Age ≤ 16Team average age of 16 or less. Example: 14, 14, 15, 15, 15, 16, 18 averages 15.
Junior HighUnder 15Athletes cannot turn 15 before September 1 of the school year.
Parent-directed home education includes
Dual-credit college courses where the college admits the student as a high school student.
Courses taught in the home or studio by a parent, grandparent, sibling 18 or older, legal guardian, or another homeschool parent or tutor under the parent’s direction.
Courses taught at a central location such as a homeschool co-op. University Model Schools qualify if the school does not offer athletics and no more than 50% of a team comes from the same school.
Correspondence, virtual or distance courses from a private K–12 program or school.
Questions or exception requests? Email leadership@nhsvbt.org before the tournament.How the courts run.
Teams Work Their Own GamesEach team provides a scorekeeper, scoreboard operator, libero tracker and line judges for its own pool play games. Referees are provided as court workers for later Gold bracket games.
No Dual RosteringPlayers may not play for multiple teams on the same day. Injury substitutions may be allowed, but a player who moves up cannot return to their original team.
OfficiatingHead Referee Susan Kiley keeps play on schedule. Expect a possible court reassignment and please stay flexible.
Hospitality RoomA dedicated room for coaches and referees (two per team) to sit and recharge through the weekend.
Every day starts with prayer and the National Anthem.
Let us know if your organization has someone who would like to perform the National Anthem. Award ceremonies for each division follow its Gold bracket championship, and Varsity Closing Ceremonies begin right after the final on Saturday afternoon.
MedalsIndividual medals for division champions and for second place in Gold, Silver and Bronze brackets. Third place recognized in Gold.
Sherry Dick AwardThe sportsmanship award, chosen by referees, for one qualifying team per division.
Senior NightEvery senior is recognized at Closing Ceremonies.
Our goal is modesty.
ShortsNo spandex shorts as outerwear. Shorts should be modest and not tight. Full-length leggings are permitted.
TopsMust fit so sports bras are not revealed. Racerbacks allowed but not encouraged; no exposed midriffs while standing.
UniformsWorn properly at all times. Unsure about your team’s kit? Send a picture before the tournament.
Warrior hospitality.
$750
Senior ScholarshipAwarded to one homeschool senior participant to bless the homeschool community. Be on the look out for the application link.
Buddy TeamsGet paired with a program from another state. Trade mementos, share a meal and cheer each other on.
Tournament GearCustom Nationals T-shirts and hoodies. Pre-orders are delivered to coaches at Wednesday’s meeting.
Sing the AnthemHave someone who would like to perform the National Anthem? Let us know.
Welcome to Omaha.
Location TBD
HotelsRoom blocks are available for teams and spectators making the trip. We will have more information as the tournament gets closer. Late October: mid 50s by day, mid 30s at night.
Between MatchesDining out in Council BluffsBob Kerrey Pedestrian BridgeBayliss Park & Veterans PlazaLewis & Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook
08 · Register
Bring your team to Nationals.
Sign up below to be the first to know when registration is open.The Leadership Team
leadership@nhsvbt.org
Jessica HowellOmaha Warriors Treasurer
Cory EikmeierOmaha Warriors Volunteer
Brad DouglasOmaha Warriors VolunteerTRTim RatliffOmaha Warriors President