Why are the age groups for HP participation set up the way they are?
The age-group classifications are consistent with those established by the FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball). Those age-group classifications govern international competition and all levels of HP programs. Please note that these age-group classifications differ from USA Volleyball Junior club age definitions and also from grade classifications of U.S. school systems. 2010 and 2011 Men / Boys’ Age Groups -Men’s Junior- Men born in 1991 and 1992 -Boys’ Youth- Boys born in 1993 and 1994 -Boys’ USA Select- Boys born in 1995 and 1996 -Boy’s Future Select*- Boys born in 1997 and 1998. For athletes who were born in 1999 and later, please contact our office. 2010 and 2011 Women / Girls’ Age Groups -Women’s Junior- Women born in 1992 and 1993 -Girls’ Youth- Girls born in 1994 and 1995 -Girls’ USA Select- Girls born in 1996 and 1997 -Girls’ Future Select*- Girls born in 1998 and 1999. For athletes who were born in 2000 and later, please contact our office. *- Typically, Future Selec
