registration - Lone Star Classic

Each Bid Tournament will set its own refund policy and clearly state the policy in its entry information. These policies apply to all Bid Tournaments.
A team that applies by the deadline date and is denied entry—either because there are too many teams for a division, or because there are too few teams for a division and the division is being eliminated—will receive a full refund of its entry fee.
If the division a team applies to is combined with applicants in one or more other divisions to make a division different from the one the team applied for, that team will have the option to play in the new division or withdraw from the Bid Tournament with a full refund of its entry fee.
The Bid Tournament will notify any teams affected by an elimination or combination of divisions within 24 hours of the entry deadline.

Dropping A Team

Weather & Force Majeure

If weather conditions or extenuating circumstances related to the event become a concern, updates will be published here and on the home page.

Should the event be canceled or interrupted due to acts or threats of war, terrorism, a health risk alert, or other extenuating force majeure circumstances, a team will be refunded their respective full entry fee less $75 for fixed event expenses and less any paid late registration or division move fees. Event policies are tied to those established by the respective governing bodies such as, but not limited to, USA Volleyball, the host venue, and local and federal authorities and guidelines.

Divisions – Explanations, Team Registration Limits, & Bids

Not sure what division your club should play in or what divisions offer bids? Read this page for a breakdown of the divisions offered. Divisions are listed in order from most to least competitive.

The maximum division sizes are subject to change while registrations are monitored before the tournament. These numbers can also be found on AES.

Lone Star Classic is growing, especially in the American division! We will be implementing the following opportunities to help create a better competition for all:

Clubs will be limited to 3 teams per American division. However, if a club has teams registered in both the Open and the USA divisions in that age group, the club will be allowed additional American division teams.
Example: If a club has 1 team in 15 Open and 1 team 15 USA, the club would be allowed to have more than the allotted 3 teams in the American division.
SPACE FOR ALL TEAMS! We have space for all teams registered before the deadline at the event. Once the American Divisions reach capacity, tournament staff will assist waitlisted teams in finding the right level of competition.
IMPROVED COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY! For teams who are usually considered a 2 seed in a pool, the Club and Select divisions were created. These divisions are ideal for those teams not interested in playing for a bid to the GJNC but are looking for a higher level of competition.

Final number of bids dependent on total registrations at time of deadline. Chart to be updated at the registration deadline to reflect number of bids.

Bid Divisions

National (11s & 12s ONLY)

Open

USA

The USA divisions are the next step of competition after the Open Division. This division gives teams the opportunity to compete and qualify for the USA division at the USAV GJNC. USA bids are exclusive to National qualifiers. A maximum of 3 USA bids will be given out in each USA division.

USA division is now offered in 13s!

Maximum Teams Accepted
13s – TBD
14s – TBD
15s – TBD
16s – TBD
17s – TBD

Bids
13s – TBD
14s – TBD
15s – TBD
16s – TBD
17s – TBD

Liberty

The Liberty divisions are the next step of competition after the USA Division. This new (2022) division gives teams the opportunity to compete and qualify for the Liberty division at the USAV GJNC. A maximum of 2 Liberty bids will be given out in each of the Liberty divisions.

Maximum Teams Accepted
13s – TBD
14s – TBD
15s – TBD
16s – TBD
17s – TBD

Bids
13s – TBD
14s – TBD
15s – TBD
16s – TBD
17s – TBD

American

The American divisions are the next step of competition after the Liberty Division. This division gives teams the opportunity to compete and qualify for the American division at the USAV GJNC. A maximum of 1 American bid will be given out in each of the American divisions.

Maximum Teams Accepted
12s – TBD
13s – TBD
14s – TBD
15s – TBD
16s – TBD
17s – TBD

Bids
12s – TBD
13s – TBD
14s – TBD
15s – TBD
16s – TBD
17s – TBD

Non-Bid Divisions

Premier

Club

Select

2026 Bid Allowances