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I'm new to this!  What's the process?

We're excited you're interested in club volleyball!  Here's the general progression of events:

  • Join TeamApp to receive news, such as Open Gym and Tryout info.

  • Register for Tryouts on our website to the correct age group and level. 

  • Come to at least one of the tryout dates for your age group. 

  • Offers will be provided after tryouts online.  You'll have the opportunity to accept or decline your offer. You cannot accept an offer from more than one club and then decide as offer acceptances are binding.

  • You can read through our Commitment Process to get more information on what to expect following tryouts.

  • After you accept, you'll need to join TeamApp (if you hadn't already) to receive your team's official communications. 

  • You'll receive an email from our directors once teams are finalized with details on a Meet & Greet, uniforms, payment information, and required paperwork for the season.

  • We'll hold a Meet & Greet before the season starts.  This is when we provide your tournament schedule (although it will likely already be posted on the website), and you can meet your directors, coaches, and other players and parents. 

  • Practices will begin the first full week of December.  She will practice twice a week (3x for National) and have tournaments throughout the season.  The season will conclude when the last tournament for your team is over. 

  • Usually during the first week of June and July, we will send out early acceptance offers for the following season.  This may vary yearly, but closely follows the OVR Guidelines for that season.

 

How do I get on Team App?

Team App is required for every team at Arsenal.  It is the best way to receive Club information and team-specific communication from your coach and Directors.  Click on the Team App icon below to sign up.  Once you're logged into the app, request access to "Arsenal News and Updates" and your specific team.  To do this, go to the Settings wheel > Access Groups.

How do I know when tryouts are, and how can I register?

Ages 14+ will tryout in the summer.  Ages 9-13 will tryout in the fall.  Registration is open for both.  Age 14 will have the option to tryout in the fall if teams do not fill as desired from summer tryouts.

How do I know what age group my daughter will play in?

Providing us your daughter's birth date and school grade level are two of the most critical requirements.  We use the criteria labeled "Traditional" USAV definition, except for 9U.  Use the chart on the Tryouts page to determine the correct age division.  There are some tournaments outside of the OVR (such as AAU) that we need to ensure your daughter's eligibility in her age division based on her birth date alone.  We only accept players to teams playing to their birthdate to accommodate tournaments which age waivers aren't permitted.

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What are the levels of competition, and what's the difference?

9U:  Practices are twice a week for 1.5 hours each.  Practices begin the first full week of December.  There are some friendship scrimmages throughout the season with local clubs within an hour of our practice gym.

10U-12U.  Practices are twice a week for 2 hours each.  Practices begin the first full week of December.  There are typically 5-7 tournaments.  Tournament travel is typically less than 3 hours.  Tournaments are competitive for ages 10-12s.

Regional: Practices are twice a week for 2 hours each.  Practices begin the first full week of December.  There are typically 5-7 tournaments.  Tournament travel is typically less than 3 hours.  The final regional tournament is usually in Columbus, OH, but may be as far as Sandusky, OH (depending on court space needed by the OVR).  Tournaments are not as competitive as American and National levels.

American: Practices are twice a week for 2 hours each.  Practices begin first full week of December. Tournament travel is usually within Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Michigan.  The final national tournament is typically in Chicago, IL.  Tournaments are more competitive than Regional, but less competitive than National.

National: Practices are three times a week for 2 hours each. One of those practices is club-wide and includes training the directors feel are important for all teams. Practices begin the first full week of December.  Tournament travel is typically within Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Missouri.  National teams have the most competitive schedule.  The final national tournament is AAU Nationals in Orlando, FL.  

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When is the club volleyball season?

The duration of the volleyball season depends on the age and level.  Practices are 2-3x per week for 2 hours each practice (9U is 2x per week for 1.5 hours each).  Practices begin the first full week of December and the last practice will be the last practice day before the last scheduled tournament.

U: December through April/May

Regional (All Ages): December through April/May

American (All Ages): December through June

National (All Ages): December through June/early July

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