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.