October 25-28, 2022 
 Early Registration for 2022 will open on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at noon EST through Thursday, December 23, 2021. 

Early Registration

Thursday, December 9 (noon EST) through Thursday, December 23* - Before registering, please look over the divisional descriptions listed below. Each team will need to select a division as the first step in the registration process. 

NACA reserves the right to adjust divisional teams based on the teams that register for the tournament. All decisions by the NACA tournament committee are final. 

Cost & Housing

  • Please note that prices have changed for 2022. The registration fee is now $305 for non-NACA members and $285 for NACA members. The registration fee is required at the time of registering and secures your team's spot in the tournament. 

  • The tournament prices will now be split into a Tournament Fee and Room and Board fee. Should your team decide to stay off-campus, the tournament fee per person is the cost for the tournament (tournament fee does not include food; registration fee still applies per team). Should your team wish to say on campus, the Tournament Fee along with the Room and Board will apply.

  • Team Registration Fee:
  •  - $305 per team (NACA non-members) 
  •  - $285 per team (NACA members)
  • *This fee secures your place in the tournament and your on-campus housing choice.

  • Tournament Fee: 
  • - $30 per person (includes a tournament t-shirt; non-refundable if 4-weeks or under before the event)

Room & Board Prices: 
- Lodge Housing: $185 per person  (includes housing and 3 meals a day W-F)
- Dorm Housing: $145 per person  (includes housing and 3 meals a day W-F)

Divisional Descriptions

  1. Division I:
  2. Includes teams that meet most of the criteria below:
- Above .500 record
- Consistent winning program
- Past NACA DI experience
- Hosting of state/region or conference championship
- College level players
 
  1. Division II:
  2. Includes teams that meet most of the criteria below:
    1. - At least .500 record
    2. - Current winning season or program
    3. - Past NACA DI or DII experience
    4. - Possible college level players
 
  1. Division III:
  2. Includes teams that meet most of the criteria below:
    1. - Fundamentally sound players
    2. - Past NACA DIII or DIV experience
    3. - Close to a .500 record
    4. - Possible JV players on roster
    5. - Possible college level player
 
  1. Division IV:
  2. Includes teams that meet most of the criteria below:
    1. - Past NACA DIII or DIV experience
    2. - Below .500 record
    3. - JV players on roster 

Tournament Format*

1. There will be a max of 48 teams in the tournament. There will be 4 divisions with 12 teams in each division. Each of the 4 divisions will be divided into 2 pools (pool A and pool B) with 6 teams in each pool.
2. Pool play matches on Wednesday & Thursday will consist of two out of three sets (20, 20, 18). No win by two. No coin toss.      
3. Points for pool play: 1 point for each set win and 2 points for a match win. NACA will be keeping track of points. At the end of pool play the total points for each team will determine positions 1-6 in each pool and the placement for the Championship and Consolation games on Friday. In the event of a tie, we will be looking at head to head competition.  
4. Consolation games (Friday) will consist of two out of three (25,25,15).
5. Championship games (Friday) will consist of three out of five (25, 25,15). NFHS regulation matches.
6. All teams are guaranteed 6 matches.

​* Format is subject to change based on gym usage and number of teams attending the tournament. 

Registration Deadline and Cancellation Policy

~ NACA Registration will be closed two weeks prior to the event.  Contact the office when registration is closed to be placed on a waiting list.
~ Registration fees are non-refundable.
~ Cancellation policy: 
       4 weeks prior 100% refund 
       3 weeks prior 75% refund 
       2 weeks prior 50% refund 
​       1 week prior 25% refund ​

Schedule of Events

​CHECK-IN will be on Tuesday from 3:00-9:00 pm. Meals begin with breakfast on Wednesday. 
  • GAMES will be played Wednesday through Friday. 

Eligibility Guidelines

Eligible NACA teams are primarily from Christian Schools, Homeschool programs, and Church Sponsored Organizations.  Teams that are not associated with a Christian School, Homeschool program or church should contact the NACA office to determine eligibility and appropriate divisional placement.  If your team is a “hybrid,” meaning you have athletes from another school/program on your roster, that athlete must actively play for your team throughout the season.  No athlete that participates on more than one team is eligible for the NACA.  All transfers to your school/program must be eligible, on your roster and competing in games at least 21 days before the first day of NACA competition.  You may not pick up players from another school/program at the end of the season to participate at the NACA.  All signatures verifying eligibility must be present on your NACA roster form.    
 
With the exception of our Elite (Post Grad) Basketball Division, any athlete who reaches his/her 19th birthday before July 1 prior to the fall semester of the current school year is not eligible to compete at the NACA.  Hardships are considered case by case.

Photos from the Fall 2021 Volleyball National Tournament

2021 National Volleyball Champions: 
- Division 1- Arthur Christian School from Arthur, IL
- Division 2- Indy Genesis from Indianapolis, IN
- Division 3- Legacy Christian Academy from Stephens City, VA
- Division 4- PAC Panthers from Lexington, SC

​2018 Tournament Recap Video

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