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2025-2026 SEASON TRYOUTS
Want to push your volleyball skills further?
Showcase your talent at our 2025–26 Fall Tryouts! You do not need to attend all three rounds to be considered for a team — players are welcome to attend the Fall Tryouts even if they did not participate in earlier rounds.
Our Fall Tryouts are divided into two sessions:
- National & Regional Tryouts
- Winter Select Tryouts
Why attend Fall Tryouts?
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Open to all: Whether or not you attended earlier rounds, you can still try out for any level.
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Multiple opportunities: Final spots for all teams — National, Regional, and Select — will be determined here.
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Fair evaluation: Every player gets a full and fair assessment during the Fall Tryouts.
Please note that you do not need to have attended Rounds I or II to be considered for a team at HVVC. Players are welcome to join Round III even if they have not tried out before.
Location
815 Woodland Dr E, SalineSaline, MI 48176
Season
National & Regional: January - June 2026
Select (winter): January - March 2026
Cost
National & Regional Tryouts
Middle School: $45
High School: $55
Important:
If you attend National & Regional Tryouts and do not make a team, you will be invited to Winter Select Tryouts at no additional cost and without the need to register again.Winter Select Tryouts
Middle School: $40
High School: $50
If you attend Winter Select Tryouts and do not make a team:
Middle School players will have the opportunity to register for Home League (spots are not guaranteed or reserved; limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis).
High School players unfortunately do not have an alternative playing option through HVVC at this time.
tryouts schedule
Online registration is mandatory. No in-person registration will be available.
Please register based on the player's grade.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRYOUTS
| National & Regional Teams | Select Teams | |
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| 11u/12u - 5th & 6th Grade | Date: Sunday, October 26th Check in: 11:30am - 12:00pm Tryout: 12:00 - 2:00pm | Date: Sunday, November 2nd Check in: 11:30am - 12:00pm Tryout: 12:00 - 2:00pm |
| 13u - 7th Grade | Date: Sunday, October 26th Check in: 2:00 - 2:30pm Tryout: 2:30 - 5:00pm | Date: Sunday, November 2nd Check in: 2:00 - 2:30pm Tryout: 2:30 - 4:30pm |
| 14u - 8th Grade | Date: Sunday, October 26th Check in: 5:00 - 5:30pm Tryout: 5:30 - 8:00pm | Date: Sunday, November 2nd Check in: 4:30 - 5:00pm Tryout: 5:00 - 7:00pm |
HIGH SCHOOL TRYOUTS
| National & Regional Teams | Select Teams | |
|---|---|---|
| 15u - 9th Grade | Date: Sunday, November 9th Check in: 12:00 - 12:30pm Time: 12:30 - 3:00pm | Date: Sunday, November 16th Check in: 12:00 - 12:30pm Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm |
| 16u - 10th Grade | Date: Sunday, November 9th Check in: 3:00 - 3:30pm Time: 3:30 - 6:00pm | Date: Sunday, November 16th Check in: 2:30 - 3:00pm Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm |
| 17/18u - 11th & 12th Grade | Date: Sunday, November 9th Check in: 6:00 - 6:30pm Time: 6:30 - 9:00pm | Date: Sunday, November 16th Check in: 2:30 - 3:00pm Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm |
tryout phases
Early Tryouts (July–August)
We begin placing players on National (Blue & White) and Regional (Black & Grey) teams. Players who receive offers must pay a deposit to secure their spot. Final placements happen during Final Tryouts in the fall.
Possible Early Outcomes:
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National Invitation – Attend Final Tryouts to confirm Blue or White placement
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Regional Invitation – Attend Final Tryouts for reevaluation
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Invite Back – Return in fall for further evaluation
Final Tryouts (October–November)
All players are re-evaluated for National, Regional, or Select teams. Players may move up based on performance. No tryouts are needed for Home League.
Possible Final Outcomes:
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National or Regional Offer – Final team placement
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Invite Back – Try out for Select team
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Select Invitation or Home League Invitation (for 12u–14u)
You’ll have 48 hours to accept your offer and make an initial payment. Payment plans are available upon request.
SELECTION CRITERIA
What We Look For
We value coachability, work ethic, and a positive attitude above all. Skill helps, but passion and teamwork matter most.
Coaches evaluate:
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Attitude and effort
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Athletic potential and team fit
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Volleyball fundamentals and game sense
What to Expect at Tryouts
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Work hard — full effort is expected in all drills
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Improve — coaches will teach and evaluate
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Compete — we want to see how you respond under pressure
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Have fun — be yourself, stay positive, and make the most of the opportunity
Tips to Stand Out
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Be early and ready to go
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Hustle everywhere
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Listen, ask questions, and stay engaged
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Be loud, helpful, and positive
How Teams Are Selected
Players are evaluated by a team of qualified coaches. We consider:
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Skill and athleticism
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Coachability and leadership
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Team chemistry and communication
Final decisions are made collaboratively, and teams typically include up to 10 players. All results will be communicated directly by the HVVC office.
Team levels
At Huron Valley Volleyball Club we offer four different levels to play: National, Regional, Select/State and Home League.
Here you can find the general differences between them:
| National | Regional | Select (Winter & Spring) | Home League | |
| Season duration | January to June | January to June |
Winter - January to March Spring - April to June |
Winter - January to March Spring - March to May |
| Pre-season | 5 weeks November - December | 5 weeks November - December | 3 weekends December | 3 weekends December |
| Tournament Location | MI driving distance | Out-of-state tournaments (OH, IN, KY, IL or FL) | MI driving distance | Some out-of-state tournaments (OH) |
MI driving distance |
HVVC (no traveling) |
| Tryouts |
Required Early tryouts - July & August Fall tryouts (final) - October & November |
Required Early tryouts - July & August Fall tryouts (final) - October & November |
Required Winter: Fall tryouts (final) - October & November Spring: Spring tryouts - March |
Not required |
Playing Time Philosophy
Equal playing time is not guaranteed, but HVVC aims for fair participation based on team goals. All players are expected to play during pool play unless they miss practice or face disciplinary issues.
Team Expectations
National Teams (Blue & White)
Highest level teams with top coaches and out-of-state travel. Players must make HVVC their priority sport. All athletes may play during pool play; bracket play time is based on skill and team needs.
Goal: Maximize development and compete at the highest level.
Regional Teams (Black & Grey)
High-level play with less travel—ideal for multi-sport athletes. Efforts made for fair pool play time; playoff play is coach’s decision.
Goal: Develop skills and strive for competitive results.
Select Teams (Silver | Copper & Purple | Green)
Shorter seasons (winter/spring) for players needing a flexible schedule. Follows Regional team policies with a reduced commitment.
Goal: Develop skills with less travel/time commitment.
Home League (10U, 12U, 14U)
Beginner to intermediate level with all events at HVVC. Emphasis on learning and participation. Playing time is equitable, with some variation by position.
Goal: Maximize participation and learning.