More than 1,500 college athletes, officials and spectators will arrive in Clarksville on November 20 for the Women’s National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1 Volleyball Championship.
Visit Clarksville will host the four-day national championship at the Dunn Center on the Austin Peay State University campus from November 20-23, 2024.
An estimated 350 athletes, bringing some 1,500 spectators plus recruiters and coaches, will be in Clarksville for the event. Teams from as far away as New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Utah and Florida will compete. Visitor spending on lodging, meals, transportation and recreational activities is estimated to be $1.6 million.
“Clarksville is thrilled to host the NJCAA D1 National Volleyball Championship,” said Visit Clarksville Board of Directors Chairman Charlie Koon. “Volleyball is a new type of competition for us and we look forward to giving these athletes, officials and their families a top-notch experience while they’re here. We appreciate the partnership with the Austin Peay Athletics Department and the NJCAA for the opportunity to welcome this event for multiple years.”
“The NJCAA is excited to partner with Visit Clarksville and Austin Peay State University to bring some of the best in collegiate volleyball to their city,” stated Brian Luckett, NJCAA Senior Vice President for External Affairs & Development. “We look forward to the championship atmosphere our student-athletes, coaches, and fans will experience as the first-class facilities and community amenities offered by our hosts will present a fantastic national championship.”
Clarksville was named host city by NCJAA last December for the 2024, 2025 and 2027 championships.
Play will take place Wednesday, November 20 through Saturday, November 23, with the championship match taking place Saturday evening. The final day's games will be broadcast on ESPN+. Tickets are available at https://www.simpletix.com/e/njcaa-d1-womens-volleyball-championship-tickets-186978
Rosters are available in the digital program on Visit Clarksville’s website at visitclarksvilletn.com/sports/njcaa-volleyball
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