Club Team FAQ's
When are tryouts? DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IN ORDER TO TRYOUT?
Tryouts for the 2023 season will be held in November and December, 2022 at Crofton House (for girls teams) and Stratford Hall (for boys teams). For tryout details and registration please CLICK HERE.
Previously a policy introduced during Covid-19 restrictions, players DO NOT have to submit an application during the Volleyball BC Athlete Application Period in order to attend tryouts. However, you must register for tryouts through our online registration form here. (This link will be updated when our tryout dates are confirmed.)
Previously a policy introduced during Covid-19 restrictions, players DO NOT have to submit an application during the Volleyball BC Athlete Application Period in order to attend tryouts. However, you must register for tryouts through our online registration form here. (This link will be updated when our tryout dates are confirmed.)
How many teams do you have and what ages?
For the 2023 season, we plan to offer one team in the each following age divisions:
Girls - 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U
Boys - 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U
Girls - 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U
Boys - 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U
what are the age divisions?
Below are the age categories for the 2021 season, as per the Volleyball BC regulations:
17U: Athletes born from September 1, 2005 to Dec 31, 2006
16U: Athletes born from September 1, 2006 to Dec 31, 2007
15U: Athletes born from September 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008
14U: Athletes born from September 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009
13U: Athletes born from September 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2010
12U: Athletes born Sept 1, 2010 or later
If your child is born between Sept 1 and Dec 31, they can "play down" to the younger age division. Athletes that “play down” may only compete at one Regional Championship, Provincial Championship, and National Championship (all in the same age category).
17U: Athletes born from September 1, 2005 to Dec 31, 2006
16U: Athletes born from September 1, 2006 to Dec 31, 2007
15U: Athletes born from September 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008
14U: Athletes born from September 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009
13U: Athletes born from September 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2010
12U: Athletes born Sept 1, 2010 or later
If your child is born between Sept 1 and Dec 31, they can "play down" to the younger age division. Athletes that “play down” may only compete at one Regional Championship, Provincial Championship, and National Championship (all in the same age category).
WHAT IS THE EARLY SIGNING PERIOD AND ATHLETE APPLICATION PERIOD?
Volleyball BC put the Early Signing Date in place to accommodate and promote loyalty between athletes and clubs. Returning athletes are permitted to sign with their previous club during the Early Signing Period, if the Club extends an offer to them. For the 2023 season, the Early Signing Date will be from Sept 15-Oct 6, 2022.
Athletes that choose not to sign early are strongly encouraged to attend tryouts. Once an athlete signs with a Club, they are not permitted to attend tryouts for other clubs.
Please note: this year, Volleyball BC is NOT utilizing the Athlete Application Period and corresponding Athlete Application Form that was implemented during Covid-19 restrictions.
Athletes that choose not to sign early are strongly encouraged to attend tryouts. Once an athlete signs with a Club, they are not permitted to attend tryouts for other clubs.
Please note: this year, Volleyball BC is NOT utilizing the Athlete Application Period and corresponding Athlete Application Form that was implemented during Covid-19 restrictions.
how many players are on each team?
Most teams have 11-13 players. However, it is ultimately up to the coaches to decide how many players they want to take and they may choose more or less players.
HOw and when will athletes be notified of team selection and information?
Athletes will be offered a position on a team personally at tryouts or be contacted via email and/or phone within 48-72 hours of the last tryout. Once an athlete accepts their spot on the team, the Club will email you more information about training schedules, payment, registration night, etc. Team lists will also be posted on the Pacific Coast website as soon as teams are finalized.
Sometimes there are delays in confirming teams. This is a result of having to wait for athletes commitment and signing dates. We appreciate your patience during this time and we will always expedite the process to the best of our ability.
If you are not selected for a team, we will notify you by email and give you some alternative options for continuing to play volleyball.
Sometimes there are delays in confirming teams. This is a result of having to wait for athletes commitment and signing dates. We appreciate your patience during this time and we will always expedite the process to the best of our ability.
If you are not selected for a team, we will notify you by email and give you some alternative options for continuing to play volleyball.
do athletes have to accept their spot immediately upon being offered a spot?
No. Although you can accept your spot right away, you do not have to. If you need time to consider your options, you will have until 6pm on the Offer Signing Date to accept your offer. The Offer Signing Dates are:
- 12U/13U/14U – November 28, 2022
- 15U – December 5, 2022
- 16/17U/18U – December 12, 2022
WHEN AND WHERE ARE TEAM PRACTICES HELD?
We are still working on the team practice schedule for the 2023 season and will hopefully have this confirmed by the time tryouts begin. Teams usually practice twice a week between Monday and Friday. 12-13U teams practice for 1.5 hours and 14-18U teams practice for 2 hours. So far for the 2023 season, we have secured gym time at Crofton House School (for girls teams) and Stratford Hall (for boys and girls teams). We are also looking into some other facility options.
how long is the season? When and where are tournaments?
The season begins in early January and runs until late April/early May. Teams participate in 6-8 tournaments during the season and these usually take place on weekends. Volleyball BC tournaments take place in the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan, and Vancouver Island. Volleyball BC has announced a TENTATIVE tournament schedule for the 2022 season. Please note that this is subject to change. You can view the tentative schedule here: 2023 Tentative Competition Calendar.
The following schedule has been announced for 2023 Nationals:
14U Girls & Boys: May 11-14, 2023 in Winnipeg
15U Girls: May 18-21, 2023 in Regina
15U & 16U Boys: May 11-14, 2023 in Edmonton
16U Girls & 17U/18U Boys & Girls: May 11-20, 2023 in Calgary
You can find more information here: 2023 Youth Volleyball Nationals
Some age groups and teams may attend an additional tournament in the US - exact details TBD.
The following schedule has been announced for 2023 Nationals:
14U Girls & Boys: May 11-14, 2023 in Winnipeg
15U Girls: May 18-21, 2023 in Regina
15U & 16U Boys: May 11-14, 2023 in Edmonton
16U Girls & 17U/18U Boys & Girls: May 11-20, 2023 in Calgary
You can find more information here: 2023 Youth Volleyball Nationals
Some age groups and teams may attend an additional tournament in the US - exact details TBD.
WHAT are the club fees?
The season fees are yet to be determined as there are still several unknown costs (eg. gym rental fees, tournament entry fees, etc.) but they will be comparable to last year's fees (approximately $1600-$1700) and based on the following factors:
The following items are not included in the club fees:
- tournament entry fees (4 VBC tournaments + 1 Provincials)
- gear/uniform kit
- coaches honorariums
- gym time for practice
- club administration costs
- criminal record checks for all personnel directly involved with the team
- coaches education costs as mandated by Volleyball BC
- equipment provided by the club for practices (balls, ball carts, etc)
- coach's Volleyball BC membership
The following items are not included in the club fees:
- travel expenses for tournaments (eg. ferries, flights, hotels, gas)
- registration fee for any non-Volleyball BC events (eg. Nationals, Las Vegas Showcase)
- kneepads, shoes, socks
