Thinking about playing club volleyball? Here is some valuable information.
Club Tryouts Information & Pre-Registration 2023-24 Season
Tryouts for the 2023-24 Club Season will take place between Sunday, November 19th and Sunday December 3rd, 2023 at Earl Marriott Secondary (EMS), 15751 16 Ave in South Surrey. Additional tryout locations may be added as needed.
Tryouts cost:
Pre-registered and pre-paid on-line: $35 (plus GST)
Day of tryouts, walk-ons: $40 (cash only)
NOTE: Tryout fees are non-refundable
Pre-registration will open 9:00AM Saturday, October 1st.
To pre-register click HERE
Please check below for specific times for your gender and age group.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE (subject to change):
Girls 12U (Born 2012) Selecting 1 team
Sun Nov 19th 1:00pm – 2:30pm >> CHECK-IN @ 12:30pm
For those not selected to the team, we are running our 12U Developmental program, January-March. Click on Development on our website main page menu bar for more information.
Girls 13U (Born 2011) Selecting 1 to 2 teams
Sun Nov 19th 1:00pm – 2:30pm (Group 1) >> CHECK-IN @ 12:30pm
Sun Nov 19th 2:30pm – 4:00pm (Group 2) >> CHECK-IN @ 2:00pm
*Due to the large number of athletes, we are running two sessions for this age group.
**Emails will be sent Monday, Nov 13th advising which timeslot you are assigned to.
***We will select approx. 32 athletes to attend a second tryout Wednesday, Nov 22nd. Athletes selected to the second tryout on Wednesday will be advised via email Sunday evening.
Girls 14U (Born 2010) Selecting 2 teams
Sun Nov 19th 9:00am – 11:00am (Group 1) >> CHECK-IN @ 8:30am
Sun Nov 19th 11:00am – 1:00pm (Group 2) >> CHECK-IN @ 10:30am
*Due to the large number of athletes, we are running two sessions for this age group.
**Emails will be sent Monday, Nov 13th advising which timeslot you are assigned to.
***We will select approx. 32 athletes to attend a second tryout Monday, Nov 20th. Athletes selected to the second tryout on Monday will be advised via email Sunday afternoon/evening.
Boys 14U (Born 2010) Selecting 1 team
Sun Nov 19th 4:00pm – 6:00pm >> CHECK-IN @ 3:30pm
Girls 15U (Born 2009) Selecting 2 teams
Sun Nov 26th 9:00am - 11:00am >> CHECK-IN @ 8:30am
Boys 15U (Born 2009) Selecting 2 teams
Sun Nov 26th 12:00pm – 2:00pm >> CHECK-IN @ 11:30am
Girls 16U (Born 2008) Selecting 2 teams
Sun Dec 3rd 12:00pm - 2:00pm >> CHECK-IN @ 11:30am
Boys 16U (Born 2008) Selecting 1 team
Sun Dec 3rd 9:00am – 11:00am >> CHECK-IN @ 8:30am
Girls 17U (Born 2007) Selecting 2 teams
Sun Dec 3rd 2:00pm – 4:00pm >> CHECK-IN @ 1:30pm
Boys 17U (Born 2007) Selecting 2 teams
Sun Dec 3rd 4:00pm – 6:00pm >> CHECK-IN @ 3:30pm
Girls 18U (Born 2006) Selecting 1 team
Sun Dec 3rd 2:00pm – 4:00pm >> CHECK-IN @ 1:30pm
Boys 18U (Born 2006) Selecting 1 team
Sun Dec 3rd 4:00pm – 6:00pm >> CHECK-IN @ 3:30pm
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time on the 1st day of tryouts for your age group.
Other Club Information:
When signing up for volleyball, there are some key events that all athletes are expected to attend:
Volleyball BC Events (13-14U)
Super Series Tournaments (15-18U)
Fraser Valley Regional Championships
Provincial Championships
National Championships (when applicable)
USA Tournaments (when applicable)
NOTE: Coaches expect their players to commit to these events. If you are aware of conflicts in advance, you may want to reconsider your commitment to club volleyball. Teams travelling for out-of-town provincial championships and out-of-province national championships (when applicable) will be required to pay in addition to the posted club fees.
Key Volleyball BC and Other Event Dates (subject to change):
Girls 12U (born in 2012)
Sat/Sun, Mar 30/31 – VBC Fraser Valley Event
Sat/Sun, April 13/14 – Fraser Valley Championships
Provincial Championships
Girls 13U (born in 2011)
Sat/Sun, Mar 30/31 – VBC Fraser Valley Event
Sat/Sun, April 13/14 – Fraser Valley Championships
Provincial Championships
Girls 14U (born in 2010)
Sat/Sun, Mar 2/3 – VBC Fraser Valley Event
Sat/Sun, April 13/14 – Fraser Valley Championships
April 26-28 – Provincial Championships
Fri-Sun May 10-12 – National Championships (Richmond, BC)
Girls 15U (2009)
Sat/Sun, Jan 20/21 – Fraser Valley Regional Ranking Event
Sat/Sun, Feb 3/4 – Fraser Valley Super Series
Sat/Sun, Apr 6/7 – Fraser Valley Super Series
May 3-5 – Provincial Championships
Thu-Sat May 15-18 – National Championships (Edmonton)
*USA travel tournament(s) TBA
Girls 16U (2008)
Sat/Sun, Feb 10/11 – Fraser Valley Super Series
Sat/Sun, Mar 2/3 – Island Super Series
Sat/Sun, Apr 6/7 – Okanagan Valley Super Series
May 3-5 – Provincial Championships
Thu-Sat May 23-26 – National Championships (Edmonton)
*USA travel tournament(s) TBA
Girls 17U (2007)
Sat/Sun, Feb 17/18 – Fraser Valley Super Series
Sat/Sun, Mar 9/10 – Okanagan Super Series
Sat/Sun, Mar 30/31 – Island Super Series
Fri/Sat/Sun – Apr 19-21 - Provincial Championships
Mon-Wed May19-22 – National Championships (Edmonton)
*USA travel tournament(s) TBA
Girls 18U (2006)
Sat/Sun, Feb 17/18 – Fraser Valley Super Series
Sat/Sun, Mar 9/10 – Okanagan Super Series
Sat/Sun, Mar 30/31 – Island Super Series
Fri/Sat/Sun – Apr 19-21 - Provincial Championships
Mon-Wed May19-22 – National Championships (Edmonton)
*USA travel tournament(s) TBA
Boys 14U (2010)
Sat/Sun, Mar 9/10 – VBC Fraser Valley Event
Sat/Sun, April 13/14 – Fraser Valley Championships
April 26-28 – Provincial Championships (Abbotsford)
Boys 15U (2009)
Sat/Sun, Mar 9/10 – Island Super Series
Sat/Sun, Apr 6/7 – Lower Mainland Super Series
May 3-5 – Provincial Championships (Abbotsford)
Thu-Sat May 15-18 – National Championships (Edmonton)
*USA travel tournament(s) TBA
Boys 16U (2008)
Sat/Sun, Feb 10/11 – Island Super Series
Sat/Sun, Mar 2/3 – Okanagan Super Series
Sat/Sun, Apr 6/7 – Fraser Valley Super Series
May 3-5 – Provincial Championships (TBA)
Thu-Sat May 23-26 – National Championships (Edmonton)
*USA travel tournament(s) TBA
Boys 17U (2007)
Sat/Sun, Feb 10/11 – Island Super Series
Sat/Sun, Mar 2/3 – Okanagan Super Series
Sat/Sun, Apr 6/7 – Fraser Valley Super Series
Fri/Sat/Sun – Apr 19-21 - Provincial Championships
Thu-Sat May 23-26 – National Championships *USA travel tournament(s) TBA
Boys 18U (2006)
Sat/Sun, Feb 10/11 – Island Super Series
Sat/Sun, Mar 2/3 – Okanagan Super Series
Sat/Sun, Apr 6/7 – Fraser Valley Super Series
Fri/Sat/Sun – Apr 19-21 - Provincial Championships
Thu-Sat May 23-26 – National Championships *USA travel tournament(s) TBA
*Additional travel and local tournaments to be updated as schedules are available.
Age Groups: Where to Play? Typically athletes play within their own age group. For example, if a boy or girl is born in 2009, they would play in the 14U age group in the 2020 season. This ensures that the athletes play with kids in their own age and school grade. However, Volleyball BC has recently updated the rules to allow those born after September 1stto be able to play down a year. For example, a boy or girl born in 2009, September 1st to December 31st has the option to play in the 13U age group.
Can I play up? Occasionally athletes demonstrate a desire to play up an age level. At Seaside we will consider moving an athlete up under one or more of the following circumstances;
The athlete demonstrates superior volleyball skills at their current age level
The athlete demonstrates the ability to fit in with older athletes at a social level
The athlete demonstrates the athletic ability to play with older athletes
The athlete is in the same grade and age level as the older athlete at school
The athlete has participated in other sports with older athletes
The club has a specific position to fill at the older age group and is unable to find a qualified player
If a player feels they fit into one or more of these categories, they MUST contact a Seaside coach or official a minimum of 1 week prior to tryouts. The coach and executive committee will discuss the request and advise the player prior to tryouts whether their request has been approved.
If the athlete is not selected after the first day for the age group up she is trying out for, the athlete will be asked to move back to their current age group tryout session the following day.
What if my daughter/son decides to withdraw from playing for the club? Once a player has committed to participate with Seaside and has paid club fees, it is assumed by the club that the player will continue playing throughout the season. The club has committed registration fees, equipment, uniforms, warm-ups and travel arrangements that are not recoverable in the event the athlete quits the club and will be a financial burden to the remaining members of the team. It is our policy that if a player withdraws from the team after being selected, the player will not receive a refund.
Updated: October 1st, 2023