Many have asked about Club Volleyball recently, so I thought I'd share some general info with all. Tryouts for club are held in November, with the regular season running from January through May, although some teams participate in post-season tournaments through July.
Tryouts for club (U15 & over) are scheduled for Weds Nov 17 - Sunday Nov 21 (makeup tryouts are usually held after these dates to fill vacancies based on the club). Official signings begin on Monday Nov 22 (verbal offers can be made earlier), and players returning to their prior season's club can sign earlier.
Many local gyms offer great programs for tryout prepartion. Two that run volleyball-specific preparations are Nevillizms (Bellevue, 100% volleyball training) and End Zone (Kirkland, all types of athletics with volleyball-specific programs). I'm sure there are others available as well. These programs are a great way to keep in volleyball mode and prepare for tryout week.
If you are new to club volleyball, its best to try out for a few different clubs - you never know what any given team/coach is looking for, and you want to have as many choices as possible when it comes to making a selection. There are many different clubs on the Eastside, each offers something a little different. Look at their websites, read the philosophy statements, and talk to others who have played for the team/coach. There are many opinions on club reputations based on individual experiences. A coach will play a big role in your club experience, so listen carefully to others expereinces & always ask about coach. You will also get a feel about the club and coach from the parent meetings held during tryouts at each club. Another area to closely evaluate is practice times/locations and gym space. Some clubs have dedicated gym space with set practice times, others have alternative arrangements. Ask questions and make sure you understand the club arrangements! The region website is governs local affiliated clubs and is a great resource. I've included a few links below.
Club Tryout Dates:
http://pugetsoundvb.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&view=year&task=year.listevents&Itemid=30
Puget Sound Region Website:
http://pugetsoundvb.org/
Cascade Volleyball Club, Northshore Volleyball Club, Space Needle and Edmonds Volleyball Club are a few more programs to check out as well. (There are always new clubs popping up, so check out the region website!)
Enjoy!
Girls Club Volleyball
Tryout pre-registration is required. Each club website will have details on how to register. Show up at least 30 minutes early so you can settle in and get your volleyball shoes on. Be prepared to pay a $10 - $20 tryout fee. This helps the clubs cover the cost of gym rental to hold tryouts. Please confirm times by visiting the club websites. Do your research. All teams are different, so ask questions and meet the coaches at tryouts. You WILL be a better volleyball player if you play club.
Age Definitions:
U13: Born on or after 9/1/97 (mostly 7th graders)
U14: Born on or after 9/1/96 (mostly 8th graders)
U15: Born on or after 9/1/95 (mostly 9th graders)
U16: Born on or after 9/1/94 (mostly 10th graders)
U17: Born on or after 9/1/93 (mostly 11th graders)
U14: Born on or after 9/1/96 (mostly 8th graders)
U15: Born on or after 9/1/95 (mostly 9th graders)
U16: Born on or after 9/1/94 (mostly 10th graders)
U17: Born on or after 9/1/93 (mostly 11th graders)
High Velocity Volleyball Club ($1400-$2000 per season + travel expense)
Location: Interlake High School
Tryout times not posted yet.
Bellevue YMCA – Blaze ($1000 per season, YMCA membership included)
Location: Bellevue Family YMCA
Great practice facility
U13 - Saturday, Nov. 6 (8-10:30am OR 2:30-5pm)
U14 - Saturday, Nov. 6 (11:30-2pm OR 6-8:30pm)
U15 - Saturday, Nov. 20 (8-10:30am OR 2:30-5pm)
U16 - Saturday, Nov. 20 (11:30-2pm OR 6-8:30pm)
U17/U18 - Still determining whether we can offer this age group,
if interested, contact Danielle Pulliam.
U14 - Saturday, Nov. 6 (11:30-2pm OR 6-8:30pm)
U15 - Saturday, Nov. 20 (8-10:30am OR 2:30-5pm)
U16 - Saturday, Nov. 20 (11:30-2pm OR 6-8:30pm)
U17/U18 - Still determining whether we can offer this age group,
if interested, contact Danielle Pulliam.
Northwest Juniors Volleyball Club ($1100 - $1800 per season + travel expense)
Has many teams at all levels including local and national teams.
Locations: Juanita High School / Bellevue Community College/Interlake HS
U12/U13/U14: Sunday, Nov. 7th 12:30-2:30 PM
U15/U16: Sunday, Nov. 21st 12:30-3:30 PM Juanita HS
U17/U18: Sunday, Nov. 21st 4:30-7:00 PM Juanita HS
Island Thunder Volleyball Club ($1500 per season + travel expense)
Mercer Island Community Center (practices held in gyms on Mercer Island and Bellevue)
Check website or contact Jessica Papell for updated tryout locations for your age group.
Tryout times not posted as of 10/8/10
Sudden Impact Volleyball Club ($2250 - $2400 + travel)
Tryouts not posted as of 10/8
Moxie Juniors ($$800 per season)
Location: Jewish Day School-Bellevue
Good program; local only but a great way to break into Club Volleyball
U13: Thursday, November 4th, 7:30 - 9:30PMU14: Friday, November 5th, 7:45 - 9:45PM
U15: Thursday, November 18th, 6:00 - 8:00PM
U16: Thursday, November 18th, 8:00 - 10:00PM
U17 & U18: Tuesday, November 23rd, 7:45 - 9:45PM
Rain City (Edmonds/Bothell) – http://www.eteamz.com/raincityvb/
Not a lot of info about this program on the website. Historically this team has practiced at St. Edwards Park each season.U -14 November 6th 4pm to 8pm Cedar Valley Gym
U -15 November 19th 7pm to 10pm Edmonds CC
U -16 November 19th 7pm to 10pm Edmonds CC
U -18 November 17th 7pm to 10pm Edmonds CC
Lynnwood Spike It: http://www.eteamz.com/LynnwoodSpikeIt/
U-14 2:00 pm November 6th 2010 @ Alderwood Middle School U-15+ 2:00 pm November 20th 2010 @ Lynnwood High School
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