CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted Wednesday to sanction Men’s Volleyball as an official NCHSAA championship sport, signaling a significant milestone in the continued growth of the sport across the state.
Men’s volleyball has seen increasing participation at the school levels throughout North Carolina in recent years. The Board’s decision formally brings the sport under the NCHSAA umbrella and begins the process of establishing regular-season and championship opportunities for member schools.
The Men’s Volleyball season will take place in the spring, and the first NCHSAA Men’s Volleyball Championships will be held in May 2027.
“Today is a red-letter day for men’s volleyball in North Carolina and the decision of the Board of Directors reflects the momentum that students, coaches, and advocates have built over many years,” said Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. “Sanctioning men’s volleyball allows us to provide more championship opportunities and continue our mission to expand participation and create positive experiences for student-athletes across the state.”
Coaches and advocates across the state have played a critical role in the sport’s growth and organization.
“This decision formalizes what has been building over the past decade across North Carolina. Boys volleyball has been steadily growing and has created strong communities, with thousands of high school athletes already playing,” said Sarah Conklin, Director of the NC Boys High School Volleyball Association.
Sanctioning the sport expands access and creates new opportunities for young men who have been waiting for the chance to represent their schools. We’re so proud of this moment and grateful to the NCHSAA for their leadership, and to the coaches, players, and supporters whose belief and commitment made this possible.”
More information regarding the implementation timeline, championship format, and sport regulations will be distributed to member schools in the coming months.
