Why Attend Convention?
- Watch the best women’s collegiate volleyball in the land as well as outstanding officials.
- Network with the top professionals in our field, and get to know some great new officiating friends.
- Engage in a great line-up of educational sessions. A guarantee to better officiating.
- Reward yourself with a really fun way to end your season!
Interested in Speaking?
- PAVO is seeking presenters for this year's convention. Please complete the Speaker/Presenter Proposal if you are interested.
Schedule of Events
Session Summaries
Registration Details 
NOTE: If you are the Chair of a PAVO Affiliated Board, an NCAA DI Conference Coordinator, or a member of the PAVO Hall of Fame, you can register using the Register Now button above.
• Contact PAVO Help at PAVOhelp@gmail.com if you experience technical issues with your registration.
• Contact Miki Kennedy at pavo@pavo.org or (888) 791-2074 if you have questions about the Convention.
Choose from two (2) registration packages:
| Full-Convention Registration* |
$250.00 |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
$325.00 |
| Mini-Convention Registration* |
$175.00 |
$200.00 |
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NCAA Championship Match Tickets**
Thursday, December 19 (Semifinals) and
Saturday, December 21 (Championship)
Price $102 / set
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Tickets are not included with convention registration.
Each set of tickets includes one ticket for the semifinal matches and one ticket for the championship match.
Limited quantity available.
Non-registrants may not place ticket orders through PAVO. |
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AVCA/Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon
Thursday, December 19
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Price $45 / ticket
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Location TBA |
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AVCA All-America/Players-of-the-Year Banquet
Friday, December 20
10:45 am to 12:45 pm
Price $45 / ticket
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Location TBA |
Hotel Accommodations
Please note the CANCELLATION POLICY of each hotel.
| Omni William Penn Hotel (PAVO Headquarters) | BOOK NOW* |
| Located two blocks and a 5-7 minute walk from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. |
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-7100 |
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Rate: $132/night + tax for single/double/triple/quad occupancy
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| BOOK NOW – Omni William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh |
| For call-in reservations contact the Omni reservation line at 888-444-6664 and ask for the American Volleyball Coaches Association rate. |
| * The AVCA block at the Omni William Penn includes complimentary internet access in all guest rooms. |
| CANCELLATION POLICY - Attendees who reserve rooms at the Omni William Penn will have their credit card charged for one night room and tax in the event of cancelling the reservation. |
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| Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh | BOOK NOW* |
| Located two blocks and a 5-7 minute walk from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. |
620 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-471-1170 |
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Rate: $129/night + tax for single/double/triple/quad occupancy
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| BOOK NOW – Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh |
| For call-in reservations contact the Kimpton reservation line at 866-856-1826 and ask for the 2019 AVCA Convention rate. |
| * The AVCA block at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco includes complimentary internet access in all guest rooms. |
| CANCELLATION POLICY - Attendees who reserve rooms at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco will have their credit card charged for one night room and tax in the event of cancelling the reservation. |
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| Drury Plaza Pittsburgh Downtown | BOOK NOW* |
| Located one block and a 3-5 minute walk from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center |
745 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-2900 |
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Rate: $124/night + tax for deluxe single/double/triple/quad occupancy
$139/night + tax for 2-queen bed suite
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| BOOK NOW – Drury Plaza Pittsburgh Downtown |
| For call-in reservations contact the Drury reservation line at 800-325-0720 and ask for group number 2313512 to receive the discounted rate. |
| * The AVCA block at the Drury Plaza includes complimentary hot breakfast, 5:30 PM Kickback food/beverages, and internet access in all guest rooms. |
| CANCELLATION POLICY - Attendees who reserve rooms at the Drury Plaza Pittsburgh Downtown will have their credit card charged for one night room and tax in the event of cancelling the reservation. |
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| The Westin Pittsburgh (AVCA Headquarters) | BOOK NOW* |
| Located next to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and connected by a pedestrian walkway. |
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-281-3700 |
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Rate: $134/night + tax for single/double/triple/quad occupancy
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| BOOK NOW – The Westin Pittsburgh |
| For call-in reservations contact the Westin reservation line at 800-228-3000 and ask for the American Volleyball Coaches Association rate. |
| * The AVCA block at the Westin Pittsburgh includes complimentary internet access in all guest rooms. |
| CANCELLATION POLICY - Attendees who reserve rooms at the Westin Pittsburgh will have their credit card charged for one night room and tax in the event of cancelling the reservation. |
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Attractions and Entertainment
Visit www.visitpittsburgh.com for more information on what to see and do while visiting Pittsburgh.
Direct Convention questions to Miki Kennedy, Member Services, PAVO Central Office at pavo@pavo.org or (888) 791-2074.
Direct technical issues to PAVOhelp@gmail.com.