Registration opens Oct 15th:
Cost
- $45 pre-registration (highly recommended; paid online)
- $50 for walk-ons (cash only) on the day of tryouts
- GST is included in the price
We recommend you try out for your own school grade. Those born after September 1st are eligible to play down a year.
- 12U / Grade 6: Players who were born on or after Jan 1, 2015
- 13U / Grade 7: Players who were born on or after Jan 1, 2014
- 14U / Grade 8: Players who were born on or after Jan 1, 2013
- 15U / Grade 9: Players who were born on or after Jan 1, 2012
- 16U / Grade 10: Players who were born on or after Jan 1, 2011
- 17U / Grade 11: Players who were born on or after Jan 1, 2010
- 18U / Grade 12: Players who were born on or after Jan 1, 2009
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time on the 1st day of tryouts for your age group.
1st tryouts – open to all athletes
2nd tryouts – by return invitation only
Selection – athletes are contacted
After the first tryout – athletes will be sent an email either A) inviting them back for a second tryout or B) advising them they have not been selected.
After the second tryout – athletes will be sent an email or phone call either A) with an offer to play for Seaside B) advising them they are on a “bubble-list” and may be contacted soon with an offer or C) advising them they have not been selected to a team.
If you accept the offer, an official VBC Club Athlete Offer Letter will be sent to you to complete.
When signing up for volleyball, there are some key events that all athletes are expected to attend:
- Volleyball BC Events (12-14U)
- Fraser Valley Regional Championships (12-14U)
- Ranking Tournaments (15U)
- Super Series Tournaments (15-18U)
- Provincial Championships (12-18U)
- National Championships (when applicable)
- Travel tournaments (14-18U; 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.
TRYOUTS
tryout schedule
Below is our tryout schedule for the 2026/27 season. Registration will open in October 15th 2026. If you have any questions or concerns that aren’t addressed by the FAQs, please feel free to contact us.
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FAQS
everything you ever needed to know about club tryouts
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 commencement of the season, the player will not receive a refund.
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 one 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 they are trying out for, the athlete will be asked to move back to their current age group tryout session the following day.
The number of players per team ranges from 12-14.
Skill and competitiveness in game play is important but we are also looking at coachability, enthusiasm, athleticism and potential.
After you check-in, you will wait until the gym is available. A coach will direct all the participants into the gym. The tryout will include a dynamic warm-up, ball-skill drills and game play. Coaches and evaluators will be observing all the participants throughout the session. Coaches may approach you to give some encouragement, feedback and/or direction. If someone doesn’t speak with you, it doesn’t mean you haven’t been seen. There will be a lot of players at tryouts. At the end of tryouts, the lead coach will meet with all participants and tell you about the next steps.
No need to worry. There are many kids who try out for the first time just like you! The tryouts are structured to make it as easy as possible for you to have a positive experience. Once you get on the court, you’ll be just fine! It’ll be fun!
Everyone trying out has an equal opportunity to make one of our Seaside teams.
Wear a good pair of volleyball/indoor court shoes and volleyball knee pads. Do NOT bring a ball.
$45 (including GST). $50 for walk-ons.
Yes. All of our teams that compete in the Volleyball BC tournaments must be selected in a tryout format. We do not run a house league at this time.
Yes. Anyone who wishes to try out for an age group higher is welcome to do so. However, we strongly recommend that you try out for your current age group first and let the evaluators determine if it makes sense for you to play up an age group.
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 one 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 he/she is trying out for, the athlete will be asked to move back to their current age group tryout session the following day.
