What to Expect

• Evaluation sessions for division and team placement will be held prior to the start of the season and will be organized by grade or skill level. All players must attend their assigned session on the following days & times:

  • Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 

    • 3rd & 4th Grade Session #1: 5:30 - 6:15pm​

    • 5th & 6th Grade Session #2: 7 - 8:30pm

  • Saturday, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025*

    • 7th-12 Grade/Non-Club Session #3: 9 - 10:30am

    • 7th-12 Club & Invitational Session #4: 1 - 3pm

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*7th-12th grade players are only required to attend ONE of the evaluation sessions. NON-CLUB players may attend BOTH sessions if they would like to *tryout* for the Club division. 

For NON-CLUB players attending the Club evaluation session, please note this does NOT guarantee you a spot in the Club Division.

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• 4 Divisions will be offered: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Club with varied rules for each division.

• Players will only be allowed to play in one division.

• Practices will be 1.5 hours (subject to change) and will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday OR Friday. Practice night will be assigned based on team and availability.

• Practice/Game start times will be determined based on team placement.

• Games will be on Saturday Mornings and the schedule will be posted prior to the beginning of the season.

• All games will have refs and scorekeepers.

• Work teams will be assigned select weeks (Intermediate & Advanced divisions only) during the season for line judging and a minimum of 6 players MUST be at the gym at their scheduled time to avoid a penalty (TBD). 

• Sports Engine OR email will be used for practice/game availability and team announcements based on coaches' preference which will be communicated at the start of the season.

• All teams will have a combination of boys and girls (depending on registration numbers)

• All players will be provided with a game jersey. It is recommended that players also wear knee pads and elbow pads and bring a water bottle (not provided) to practices & games. 

• Balls will be provided while at the gym, but it is highly recommended to purchase a ball to practice with at home. The balls that are used in each division are -

  • Beginner: ​Baden Softlight

  • Intermediate: Molten Light VB-U12

  • Advanced & Club: Tachikara Official Size

• All age groups will spend time learning and improving individual volleyball skills including overhand serving, passing, setting & hitting.

• The players will be taught how to play the game and be encouraged to combine passing, setting and hitting into 3 hit attacks as their skills develop.