CORONA, Calif. (June 5, 2023) – Mikasa and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) are pleased to announce that Mikasa is now the official ball of AAU Beach Volleyball for both boys’ and girls’ divisions.

Mikasa Sports USA and the AAU have agreed on a three-year contract that will make Mikasa the official ball of AAU Beach Volleyball and the 30th AAU Girls’ and Boys’ Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships.

“Mikasa is honored to have been selected as the Official Beach Volleyball of AAU. We are excited to expose our world class volleyballs to the development of youth beach volleyball in the U.S. We are confident in our products and know that these young athletes will be better equipped by using them as they advance to greater levels,” said Shigeru Nakayama, CEO, Mikasa USA.

“AAU Volleyball is proud to be partnering with Mikasa. We know their high-quality products will enhance the experience of our beach volleyball athletes. AAU’s beach volleyball program continues to grow, and we can think of no better partner to help facilitate that growth,” said Joe Gura, AAU Volleyball National Chair.

The 30th AAU Girls’ Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships takes place July 20-23, 2023 and the 30th AAU Boys’ Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships takes place July 24-25 in Hermosa Beach, California.