Junior varsity players are the members of a team who are not the main players in a competition, usually at the high school and college levels in the United States. The main players comprise the varsity team.

What is the difference between varsity and junior varsity?

The varsity team typically represents the high school or college in intercollegiate or national competitions. It's usually made up of older and more experienced players than the junior varsity team. ... The junior varsity team is made up of younger or less experienced players.

What does junior varsity mean?

: a team composed of members lacking the experience or qualification required for the varsity.