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Junior National Championship

Every year, CSL Behring hosts the Gettin’ in the Game Junior National Championship (JNC): the first national, and currently the only, sports competition for children with bleeding disorders.

At the games, participants will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of their respective sport, participate in friendly competition, and have a chance to connect with fellow members of the bleeding disorders community from across the country. 

About the JNC

  • The Junior National Championship will be held from May 1 to May 3 in Henderson, Nevada–right outside of Las Vegas.
  • CSL Behring will generously cover the cost of transportation and lodging for two participants and one of their parent or guardian. Please note that accommodations are not available for siblings or additional family members, and we kindly ask that no exceptions be requested. Thank you for understanding and helping us make this opportunity possible for as many families as we can.
  • The JNC is open to kids ages 7 to 18.
  • Attendees can compete in their choice of four sports: baseball, basketball, golf or swimming.

Application Process

  • To attend, you must be selected by your local bleeding disorder chapter.
  • NorCalBDF can select one child to participate in this program this year. 

To apply:

  • you must have a bleeding disorder
  • You must reside in our service area
  • You must be a member of our community (you receive our emails and we send you information about events, resources, etc.)
  • You must have attended an event in the past calendar year
  • The child applying will need to answer a question in the application below:
  • Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, December 10.
Gettin in the Game 2026 Essay & Application
Applicant
First Name *
Last Name *
Birthdate
Month
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Day
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Year
Applicant must be between 7-18 years old
Applicant must have a bleeding disorder to apply
other (please specify)
Have you attended Gettin' in the Game before?
“How would competing in Gettin’ in the Game Junior National Championship 2026 help me grow or reach my goals?”
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