Tour Stop 2: Houston
Invitational & National Division
February 6-7, 2027
Club Directors
Registration for Stop #2 of the 2027 Tour of Texas will open August 3, 2026 10:00am CT.
Register through Sportwrench.
All teams must check in online prior to their first match. There will be no on-site check-in and no paper copies will be accepted at the event. Roster changes cannot be made after confirming online check in. If a roster change is needed, email to request a check in reset, and then complete the online check in process again.
No paper roster copies will be accepted.
JVAA-hosted tournaments are accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, including players and/or their companions, and including their parents/guardians. JVAA will provide qualified sign language interpreters and/or auxiliary aids and services to ensure equal access at JVAA-hosted tournaments. Any deaf or hard of hearing player who is requesting a qualified sign language interpreter and/or auxiliary aids for services must provide reasonable written notice to JVAA of such request. “Reasonable notice” shall be defined as at least seven (7) days. If less than seven (7) days’ notice is provided, JVAA will not be able to guarantee the provision of the requested sign language interpreter or auxiliary aids but shall still make reasonable efforts to procure such accommodations.
Format & Schedule
DIVISIONS:
Tour of Texas age groups will have two divisions:
Tour of Texas: Invitational Divisions (14s-17s) -
Invitational divisions comprise 20-24 teams with Power Pool format (similar to Triple Crown). Teams will receive an invitation to participate in the upcoming Tour of Texas Invitation division based on performance at the previous’ years GJNC. A small number of Invitation Team spots will be offered to elite out of state clubs. Any unclaimed out of state spots will be filled with Texas teams. Initial team registration will be done by the event staff and club directors will then be able to log in to their AES account and complete the process.
*All invitational teams MUST play in both stops in order to be eligible for acceptance.
Tour of Texas: National Divisions (12s-18s)
Registration for any of the National divisions are open to any team/club choosing to participate. Division sizes will range between 24–72 teams. Number of teams per club may be limited based on registration numbers and gym space. Any team registered in the National division, who is offered a spot in the Invitational, can have the registration moved by the event staff.
A third division may be created in some age groups based on registration numbers and gym space.
SEEDING:
Each division is seeded based on up to date result information leading up to the event date. Seeding for Stop 2 will include results from Stop 1, but will not be exclusively based on the Stop 1 finishes.
Wave times
*AES Maxes for each division are subject to change based on registration trends and available court space. Maxes may increase or decrease at anytime and do not represent a guarantee of available space but rather an estimated anticipated division size.
Policies and Procedures
LATE FEES - Late fees start at 12:01AM on 10/01/26- the late registration date.
All late fees are NONREFUNDABLE. All entry fees are nontransferable. Teams may not apply entry fees to another tournament.
Drops may or may not warrant a refund, reference the refund policy for full details. If a team wishes to drop from the tournament, ">email the tournament director. Include the following in the email:
- Team Name
- Club Name
- Division
- Reason for the drop
| Request Timeline | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| Teams PENDING that drop prior to the Registration Deadline | Full Refund Less $50 |
| Teams PENDING that drop between Late Registration Deadline & Registration Close Deadline | Full Refund Less $150 |
| Teams ACCEPTED that drop prior to the Late Registration Deadline | Full Refund Less $150 |
| Teams ACCEPTED that drop after the Late Registration Deadline | No Refund |
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 $50 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
Spectator Registration
Venues
The following are not allowed at the event or venue(s):
- Outside food, drink, or coolers
- Smoking/alcohol or weapons, including concealed firearms
- Ball handling off the court
- Outdoor chairs inside the venue(s)
- Pets; exception for guide or service animals
- Bikes, skateboards, roller skates/blades
- The event and venue(s) are not responsible for lost or stolen items and reserve the right to remove individuals for unacceptable behavior and/or be subject to further legal action.
College Coaches Attending
Hotels
There is no Tournament Advantage Program requirement for the Tour of Texas Stop No. 2. Our housing company EM2 will provide Lucid links with contracted rates at nearby hotels but there is no requirement to use them, they will be available for your convenience.
EM2 Housing
Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm CST
Phone- 1-800-603-0917