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.
