NORTHERN INDIANA VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION
Built to Compete. Built to Win.
NIVA boys travel gives athletes advanced coaching, consistent training, and a competitive team experience.
2026–27 boys travel
Important Dates
Everything families need from registration through the first practice
August 1–30
Complete boys travel registration before tryouts
Register for TryoutsSunday, August 16
4:30 PM at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse or virtually
View Facebook EventSunday, August 16
5:00–7:00 PM • FREE
Register for Open GymWednesday, August 26
6:00–8:00 PM • $25
Register for Rust BusterRegistration
Ready to Join Boys Travel?
Registration is open August 1–30. Athletes should register before attending tryouts.
Team Selection
Tryout Schedule
All boys travel tryouts take place at MFH — Mishawaka Fieldhouse, 6155 Veterans Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Sunday, August 30
5:00–7:00 PMAll boys travel age groups should attend.
Season Start
Practice Schedule
2026–27 Schedule
Boys Tournament Schedule
Only tournaments with an assigned Boys team are shown. Scroll horizontally to compare team schedules.
| Date | Tournament | Ages | Location | 12U | 14U | 15U | 16U | 17U | 18U | National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT 4 | Boys Preseason Tournament | 12–18U | Mishawaka, IN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| OCT 10 | Epic United Warm Up Tournament | 17–18U | Crown Point, IN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| OCT 11 | Tri-State Fall Opener | 14–16U | Crown Point, IN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| OCT 25 | Chicago Point Series Fall #1 | 12U | Romeoville, IL | ✓ | ||||||
| OCT 24–25 | Nike Freezefest | National Team | Cleveland, OH | ✓ | ||||||
| NOV 7 | Michinoh #3 — L2 | 15U | Brighton, MI | ✓ | ||||||
| NOV 7 | Michinoh #3 — Empowered | 14U + National | Fort Wayne, IN | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| NOV 14 | Tri-State Challenge | 16–18U | Crown Point, IN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| NOV 22 | Academy Boys Regional Clash | 12–18U | Indianapolis, IN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEC 5–6 | Midwest Boys Point Series #2 | 12U + National | Indianapolis, IN | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| DEC 12–13 | Boys Winter Invitational | 14–18U + National | Louisville, KY | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| JAN 9 OR JAN 10 | NIVA Power League | 12U | Mishawaka, IN | ✓ | ||||||
| JAN 9–10 | AAU Windy City Boys Grand Prix | 14–18U | Bedford Park, IL | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| JAN 9–10 | Blizzard on the Bay | National Team | Sandusky, OH | ✓ | ||||||
| JAN 16–17 | Midwest MLK | 12U + 14U | Mishawaka, IN | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| JAN 16–17 | Fort Wayne MLK Challenge | 15–18U + National | Fort Wayne, IN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| JAN 30–31 | Summit City Clash | 12–18U | Fort Wayne, IN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FEB 6–7 | TVC 500 | National Team | Indianapolis, IN | ✓ | ||||||
| FEB 13–15 | VSL Cup & Series Championship | 12–18U + National | Westfield, IN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| JUN 11–13 | JVA Windy City Round Up | National Team | Chicago, IL | ✓ | ||||||
| JUN 19–20 | Midwest Pre-Nationals | National Team | Indianapolis, IN | ✓ | ||||||
| JUL 3–10 | AAU Boys Nationals | National Team | Orlando, FL | ✓ |
Team Gear
Uniform Information
All online uniform orders must be placed by the deadline.
What Families Ask
Boys Travel FAQ
Who should consider Boys Travel?
boys travel is for athletes who want more practices, advanced coaching, and a competitive tournament experience.
How are teams decided?
Teams are selected through open tryouts. Evaluators consider position, skill, athleticism, effort, attitude, and team-composition needs.
When does the season begin?
Registration opens August 1st, tryouts are August 30th, practices begin September 8th, and tournaments begin in October
When will team decisions be communicated?
Team emails are sent Tuesday, September 1. Acceptance and the first payment are due Thursday, September 3.
What is included in fees?
Fees include player and coach AAU and JVA insurance, practice time, tournament
entry fees, coach pay and travel, equipment, mental health training, video and
statistical analysis, and recruiting services for 15–18U athletes.
What additional expenses should families expect?
The required uniform package is $262. Families are also responsible for personal tournament travel, lodging, meals, and parking when applicable.
When will tournament details be available?
Exact playing schedules are usually released closer to each event. NIVA will communicate team-specific arrival, hotel, and schedule information as it becomes available.