RECAP: AAU Adult Volleyball National Championships
05/21/2019
AAU Volleyball hosted its first AAU Adult National Championship on May 18-19 at the Orlando Sports Center. Eleven teams were in attendance with a Men's Open Division Champion and Women's Open Division Champion crowned on Sunday.
Dates: May 18-19
Location: Orlando Sports Center in Orlando, FL
Results | Photo Gallery
ORLANDO, Fla. – This past weekend, May 18-19, AAU Volleyball hosted its first Adult Nationals Championship at the Orlando Sports Center. Eleven teams were in attendance for the event, with several local teams as well as two from other cities and one team from out-of-state.
Both men’s and women’s open division began with pool play on Saturday morning. Team Orlando Strong led the men’s pool with a perfect 5-0 record, while Team High Impact held undefeated record on the women’s side.
Tournament Sunday had a double elimination bracket that had all teams playing at their best. “We love the competition that Florida brings. It is very high intensity,” commented Mike from Orlando Strong Men’s team. “We are able to mesh together and find a new way to play.”
Many of the teams were comprised of club volleyball coaches or former collegiate athletes, making comradery and entertainment level top-notch. “It is amazing as a retired college athlete to be able to come back out here and play with your friends again in that same atmosphere,” said Thalia of High Impact.
The AAU Adult National Champions crowned after the two days of competition were High Impact (Women’s) and GVC (Men’s).
Up next for AAU Volleyball is the 2019 AAU 18U Junior National Volleyball Championships on May 25-27 at the Orlando County Convention Center. After that is the World’s largest AAU Volleyball event of the year, the 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships, June 16-28.
Make sure to follow us on social media to get the latest news and updates. Twitter: @AAUVolleyball Instagram: @AAUVolleyball Facebook: RealAAUVolleyball
Location: Orlando Sports Center in Orlando, FL
Results | Photo Gallery
ORLANDO, Fla. – This past weekend, May 18-19, AAU Volleyball hosted its first Adult Nationals Championship at the Orlando Sports Center. Eleven teams were in attendance for the event, with several local teams as well as two from other cities and one team from out-of-state.
Both men’s and women’s open division began with pool play on Saturday morning. Team Orlando Strong led the men’s pool with a perfect 5-0 record, while Team High Impact held undefeated record on the women’s side.
Tournament Sunday had a double elimination bracket that had all teams playing at their best. “We love the competition that Florida brings. It is very high intensity,” commented Mike from Orlando Strong Men’s team. “We are able to mesh together and find a new way to play.”
Many of the teams were comprised of club volleyball coaches or former collegiate athletes, making comradery and entertainment level top-notch. “It is amazing as a retired college athlete to be able to come back out here and play with your friends again in that same atmosphere,” said Thalia of High Impact.
The AAU Adult National Champions crowned after the two days of competition were High Impact (Women’s) and GVC (Men’s).
Up next for AAU Volleyball is the 2019 AAU 18U Junior National Volleyball Championships on May 25-27 at the Orlando County Convention Center. After that is the World’s largest AAU Volleyball event of the year, the 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships, June 16-28.
Make sure to follow us on social media to get the latest news and updates. Twitter: @AAUVolleyball Instagram: @AAUVolleyball Facebook: RealAAUVolleyball
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