Club Team FAQ's
When are tryouts? DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IN ORDER TO TRYOUT?
Tryouts for the 2022 season will be held between Nov 20 to Dec 10, 2021 at Crofton House (for girls teams) and Stratford Hall (for boys teams). For tryout details and registration please CLICK HERE.
Players DO NOT have to submit an application during the Volleyball BC Athlete Application Period in order to attend tryouts. Tryouts and the Athlete Application Period are two completely separate processes. However, you must register for tryouts through our online registration form here.
Players DO NOT have to submit an application during the Volleyball BC Athlete Application Period in order to attend tryouts. Tryouts and the Athlete Application Period are two completely separate processes. However, you must register for tryouts through our online registration form here.
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).
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).
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 in response to COVID-19, Volleyball BC has created a new Athlete Application Period 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IN ORDER TO ATTEND TRYOUTS. ATHLETE APPLICATIONS AND TRYOUTS ARE TWO SEPARATE PROCESSES.
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 in response to COVID-19, Volleyball BC has created a new Athlete Application Period 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IN ORDER TO ATTEND TRYOUTS. ATHLETE APPLICATIONS AND TRYOUTS ARE TWO SEPARATE PROCESSES.
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.
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 29, 2021
- 15U – December 6, 2021
- 16/17U/18U – December 13, 2021
WHEN AND WHERE ARE TEAM PRACTICES HELD?
We are still working on the team practice schedule for the 2022 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 2022 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: 2022 Tentative Competition Calendar
The following schedule has been announced for 2022 Nationals:
14U Girls: May 12-15 in Richmond
14U Boys: May 12-15 in Burnaby
15U & 17U Boys & Girls: May 17-21 in Edmonton
16U & 18U Boys & Girls: May 21-24 in Edmonton
You can find more information here: 2022 Youth Volleyball Nationals
Teams that are 15U and up will also be offered the opportunity to go to the Las Vegas Showcase Feb 18-20 (COVID-19 restrictions permitting).
The following schedule has been announced for 2022 Nationals:
14U Girls: May 12-15 in Richmond
14U Boys: May 12-15 in Burnaby
15U & 17U Boys & Girls: May 17-21 in Edmonton
16U & 18U Boys & Girls: May 21-24 in Edmonton
You can find more information here: 2022 Youth Volleyball Nationals
Teams that are 15U and up will also be offered the opportunity to go to the Las Vegas Showcase Feb 18-20 (COVID-19 restrictions permitting).
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
