Club Team FAQ's
When are tryouts?
Tryouts for the 2022 season will be held between Nov 19 to Dec 12, 2021. Exact dates, times, and locations will be posted on our website as soon as they are confirmed.
How many teams do you have and what ages?
For the 2022 season, we plan to offer one team in the each following age divisions:
Girls - 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U
Boys - 13U, 14U, 15U
Girls - 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U
Boys - 13U, 14U, 15U
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, 2004 to Dec 31, 2005
16U: Athletes born from September 1, 2005 to Dec 31, 2006
15U: Athletes born from September 1, 2006 to Dec 31, 2007
14U: Athletes born from September 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008
13U: Athletes born from September 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009
12U: Athletes born Sept 1, 2009 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). In order to “play down”, athletes must register, pay and attend both tryouts (correct age level and lower age level). It is essential to attend both tryouts in order to ensure athletes are appropriately evaluated and to provide athletes greater opportunity to be placed on a team.
17U: Athletes born from September 1, 2004 to Dec 31, 2005
16U: Athletes born from September 1, 2005 to Dec 31, 2006
15U: Athletes born from September 1, 2006 to Dec 31, 2007
14U: Athletes born from September 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2008
13U: Athletes born from September 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009
12U: Athletes born Sept 1, 2009 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). In order to “play down”, athletes must register, pay and attend both tryouts (correct age level and lower age level). It is essential to attend both tryouts in order to ensure athletes are appropriately evaluated and to provide athletes greater opportunity to be placed on a team.
Are athletes allowed to "play up" a level?
Yes, athletes may "play up" but in order to do so, athletes must attend and pay for both tryouts (at their correct age division and the higher age division). This is to ensure that the coaches are able to properly evaluate each athlete in comparison to the other athletes in that age division.
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 Date is yet to be determined by Volleyball BC and varies by age division. The dates will be posted here when the 2021 Volleyball BC Handbook is available.
The Offer Signing Date is yet to be determined by Volleyball BC and varies by age division. The dates will be posted here when the 2021 Volleyball BC Handbook is available.
how long is the season? How many practices and tournaments do teams typically have?
The season typically begins in January and runs until late April/early May. The exact length of the season depends on each teams tournament schedule and whether they decide to attend Nationals, which is the final event of the season.
Teams usually practice two to three times per week and play approximately 6-8 tournaments (usually on weekends) throughout the season.
Teams usually practice two to three times per week and play approximately 6-8 tournaments (usually on weekends) throughout the season.
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 2022 season, the Early Signing Date will be from Sept 15-Oct 7, 2021.
In an effort to keep tryouts small, Volleyball BC has created a new Athlete Application Period this year to allow athletes to request a spot on a team without actually attending tryouts. The Athlete Application Period will be from Oct 12-31, 2021. During this time, athletes will be able to submit an application to any clubs (including the club they played for during the 2020 season) using the Volleyball BC Online Athlete Application.
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.
In an effort to keep tryouts small, Volleyball BC has created a new Athlete Application Period this year to allow athletes to request a spot on a team without actually attending tryouts. The Athlete Application Period will be from Oct 12-31, 2021. During this time, athletes will be able to submit an application to any clubs (including the club they played for during the 2020 season) using the Volleyball BC Online Athlete Application.
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.
where do teams practice and where are tournaments held?
Teams typically practice at a number of locations around Vancouver. In past years, most practices have been held at either Stratford Hall School or Crofton House. However, this is subject to change due to COVID-19 and a lack of gym availability.
In past years, most tournaments took place around BC (the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island). Some teams would also attend a tournament in the US (Washington or Las Vegas) and most would attend National Championships.
For the 2022 season, 12-14U Nationals will be in Richmond and Burnaby between May 12-15. 15-18U Nationals will be in Edmonton between May 18-24. You can find the details for the 2022 National Championships here.
In past years, most tournaments took place around BC (the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan and Vancouver Island). Some teams would also attend a tournament in the US (Washington or Las Vegas) and most would attend National Championships.
For the 2022 season, 12-14U Nationals will be in Richmond and Burnaby between May 12-15. 15-18U Nationals will be in Edmonton between May 18-24. You can find the details for the 2022 National Championships here.
