This Regional Championship Event does not allow teams of a lower age division to play in higher age divisions, with the exception of U10 teams, which are allowed to play in the U11 divisions of this Regional Championship event.  This event will not accept teams from outside Gateway Region.

GW Junior Regionals Schedules will be hosted Online on AES (Advanced Event Systems).  Schedules will become live by the Wednesday before each playing weekend - Please note playing venues may change due to last minute drops.  A link will be posted on this event page at that time.

As far as Match Play format, All matches (Pool and Bracket) are best of three sets to 25 points, win by 2, no cap - with a 3rd and deciding set (if necessary) to 15, win by 2, no cap.  Please note: Only 11 Gold/Silver, 11 Bronze/Copper, & 12 Bronze/Copper will be allowed a 6'6" Step-in Service Line.  All other divisions will serve full court.

Teams are ranked in pool play based on match %, then set %, then point %.  There are no Tie-breaking sets in this tournament, since all teams advance to 2-match-minimum bracket play on Sunday.

2026 Girls 11's - 14's Regionals

Metro Area STL - April 11 & 12

2026 Girls 15's - 18's Regionals

Metro Area STL - March 28 & 29

Please note, any late drops will significantly affect playing waves, court usage, facility usage, and officials assignments and housing.  Please communicate with event staff in a timely manner to prevent wholesale last minute changes to everyone else's schedule.

2026 Age Division Pools will be released on AES by the Wednesday prior to the age's competition weekend.  Schedules will be noted with date of release - so Please check here often, as Saturday schedules may change due to last minute drops.  Schedules are not posted early for this reason.