TRYOUTS

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The goal of NAVC Griffins is to develop athletes and to prepare them for competition. We select driven, hard-working, athletic, like-minded individuals who possess a desire to excel within the team dynamic and who have a true understanding what 'team' means. As our athletes progress from 13U to 18U levels, they build the physical, technical, tactical and mental skills needed for highly competitive volleyball. We recruit highly qualified coaches who are committed to excellence and athlete development. Our aim is to assist each athlete achieve their highest potential and instil in them a passion for life-long fitness.

TRYOUT REGISTRATION

STEP 1:

You MUST complete a ONE TIME REGISTRATION with Volleyball Alberta in Sportlomo as a Youth Development Player - Tryout prior to attending ANY club tryout (including other clubs). Proof of registration is required at check-in. If you do not have this, you will not be allowed to participate. Cost of registering is separate than the costs for our club tryouts***

Click here to register with Sportlomo

STEP 2:

Put $20 into your volleyball bag. There is a $20 tryout fee for ALL of the tryouts (you only need to pay once). You will pay when you check in. CASH ONLY please.

It is possible that coaches will make a shortlist of players to come to the second and third tryouts, so please check our Instagram page to keep updated.

STEP 3:

Please sign up for tryouts with the team you wish to join by selecting it from the list below

Tryout Registration

Tryout/Signing Process for 2025-26

(Early) Re-Signing & Club Approval Process
- June 9-11: Early Re-Sign 17U-18U age groups only to your club from last season using a VA Letter of Intent (LOI) Form. Resigned athletes to be posted on club website or social media page by Monday, June 16. Upon receipt of LOIs, athletes must register in the Club’s portal as a Youth Competitive Player by Friday, August 29 (2025-26 membership opens August 6). Clubs must apply for preapproval* for the upcoming season to Re-Sign 17U-18U athletes early, clubs can also wait until September to Re-Sign 17U & 18U athletes.
- August 6-26: All returning clubs must register in Sportlomo by August 26. Clubs must register by Aug 26 to Re-Sign athletes from the prior season and/or to participate in the Fall and Winter Tryout Period.
- September 2-4: Opportunity to Re-Sign 17U-18U age groups only to your club from last season using a VA Letter of Intent (LOI) Form. Upon receipt of LOIs, athletes must register in the Club’s portal as a Youth Competitive Player by September 5 at noon. Additionally, club administrators must add signed LOI athletes to their team’s roster sheet in their Sportlomo Club portal and post names on club websites or social media page by September 6.
- September 8-10: Opportunity to Re-Sign 15U-16U age groups only to your club from last season using a VA Letter of Intent (LOI) Form. Upon receipt of LOIs, athletes must register in the Club’s portal as a Youth Competitive Player by September 12 at noon. Additionally, club administrators must add signed LOI athletes to their team’s roster sheet in their Sportlomo Club portal and post names on club websites or social media page by September 13.
- September 15-17: Opportunity to Re-Sign 13U-14U age groups only to your club from last season. Upon receipt of LOIs, athletes must register in the Club’s portal as a Youth Competitive Player by September 19 at noon. Additionally, club administrators must add signed LOI athletes to their team’s roster sheet in their Sportlomo Club portal and post names on club websites or social media page by September 20.
- September 30: New clubs for the upcoming season must register in Sportlomo by September 30.

Fall Tryout Process

- Sundays are the recommended tryout day for the Fall Tryout Process due to potential conflicts with school volleyball seasons. The Group Tryout process is an option for clubs with limited access to facilities during this timeframe. • Athletes must have the minimum membership requirement, Youth Development Player-Tryout role for the current season and complete the Volleyball Alberta membership consent package prior to tryouts.
- 17U & 18U Tryouts (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Sunday September 7 and ending September 14. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by September 21. Club administrators must add signed LOI athletes to their team’s roster sheet in their Sportlomo Club portal by November 19.
- 15U & 16U Tryouts (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Sunday September 14 and ending September 21. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by September 28. Club administrators must add signed LOI athletes to their team’s roster sheet in their Sportlomo Club portal by November 19.
- 13U & 14U Tryouts (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Sunday September 21 and ending September 28. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by October 5. Club administrators must add signed LOI athletes to their team’s roster sheet in their Sportlomo Club portal by November 19.

Winter Tryout Process

• Athletes must have the minimum membership requirement, Youth Development Player-Tryout role for the current season and complete the Volleyball Alberta membership consent package prior to tryouts.

• 12U-18U Tryouts can all begin on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

• Initial offers must be honoured for a minimum of 48 hours. Offers provided on Wednesday, December 3 or later are honoured for a minimum of 24 hours. Athletes can request an extension to any deadline, but that would be at the discretion of the club and must be documented. The maximum number of offers that can be distributed at any given time is equal to the number of athletes a team is committing to carry. Financial commitments can be made upon signing with a non-refundable amount that is clearly defined on the LOI.

• Upon signing an LOI, athletes must register in the Club’s portal as a Youth Competitive Player within 7 days. Additionally, club administrators must add signed LOI athletes to their team’s roster sheet in their Sportlomo Club portal as soon as possible.

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