An AAU membership is a membership with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), a nationwide organization that promotes amateur sports, including youth volleyball.
What It’s For:
An AAU membership is required to participate in AAU-sanctioned events, such as:
Club volleyball tournaments and leagues
Practices and tryouts
Nationals and Super Regionals
Other multisport AAU events
Key Benefits:
Insurance coverage during AAU events and practices
Access to AAU tournaments and competitions nationwide
Affordable membership fees (often lower than USAV)
Encourages broad participation with fewer restrictions on team formation or coaching
Types of Memberships:
Athlete Membership – for players
Non-Athlete Membership – for coaches, club directors, officials
Annual (Sept 1–Aug 31), renewed each yearAAU is especially popular for teams looking for a more flexible, cost-effective alternative to USAV competition, though many clubs participate in both.
