Triangle Qualifies 2 Teams in Open and Secures a DVS Championship
This past weekend 15 Triangle teams attended the Disney Volleyball Showcase, a USA Volleyball national qualifying event in Orlando, Florida. In total Triangle was able to secure 8 top 10 finishes with two teams qualifying for the elite Open division play at USA Volleyball’s Junior National Championships. Previously qualified Triangle 18 Blue left no doubt on their bid status by winning the 18 USA division championship going 9-0 and only drop 2 sets over the three days of intense competition. This is the first season in Triangle’s history where three (3) teams achieved qualification through the national qualifying process.For many Triangle teams the Disney Volleyball Showcase [DVS] is the third and final qualifier of the 2015 club season. Qualification grants Triangle 17 Black, 18 Black, and 18 Blue into the USA Volleyball Junior National Championships held this year in New Orleans, LA.In New Orleans both 17 Black and 18 Black will be among only 36 teams in the nation to earn a bid to the esteemed Open division competition field. 18 Blue who ‘double qualified’ by combining its 3rd place finish at Big South National Qualifier with their championship at DVS will be among only 24 USA division qualified teams in New Orleans. Triangle 18 Blue is the first ever “Blue” team from Triangle to qualify for nationals in this manner.There are just 12 national qualifying events in the United States each club season. Teams from all over the US attend numerous events for both good competition and the opportunity to ‘qualify.’ “Many of our teams set as a goal to achieve qualification to USAV Junior Nationals knowing that it is only a few that can grind through a three-day tournament and emerge among the top in the event” stated Sherry Fadool, Triangle’s Executive Director. “Having two teams qualify in open along with 18 Blue’s double qualification speaks to the depth of talent in our organization and is an exciting first for our club.”Triangle teams will head to New Orleans in late June to compete for a USAV national championship. All other Triangle national teams will attend the equally prestigious AAU Junior Nationals in Orlando, Florida for their end of season national championship.Team……….. Finish………. Division13 Black…….. T11/12………. 13 Open14 Black…….. 4th/15……….. 14 Open14 Blue………. 10th/20………. 14 USA14 White…….. T17/70………. 14 American15 Black…….. T5/12……….. 15 Open15 Blue………. 31st/40………. 15 USA15 White…….. T32/88………. 15 American16 Black…….. T11/24………. 16 Open16 Blue………. T9/46……….. 16 USA16 White…….. T9/69……….. 16 American17 Black…….. 3rd/16……….. 17 Open QUALIFIED17 Blue………. T11/33………. 17 USA17 White…….. T13/33………. 17 USA18 Black…….. 3rd/14……….. 18 Open QUALIFIED18 Blue………. 1st/30……….. 18 USA ‘Double’ QUALIFIED