TRYOUTS
JOIN THE CLUB
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/Signing Process for 2024-25
September 3-5 (Updated June 28): Opportunity to Re-Sign 17U-18U aged athletes only to your club from last season using a VA Letter of Intent (LOI) Form. Upon receipt of LOI’s, athletes must register in the Club’s portal as a Youth Competitive Player by Friday, September 6 at noon– to be posted on Club websites for Saturday, September 7.
September 8-11: Opportunity to Re-Sign 15U-16U aged athletes only to your club from last season using a VA Letter of Intent (LOI) Form. Upon receipt of LOI’s, athletes must register in the Club’s portal as a Youth Competitive Player by Friday, September 13 at noon– to be posted on Club websites for Saturday, September 14.
October 6-9: Opportunity to Re-Sign 13U-14U aged athletes to your club from last season. Upon receipt of LOI’s, athletes must register in the Club’s portal as a Youth Competitive Player by Friday, October 11 at noon– to be posted on Club websites for Saturday, October 12.
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. *As of June 28, the 15U-18U Fall tryouts were shifted one week earlier. Please refer to ASAA and VA’s Joint Memo.
Athletes must have the minimum membership requirement, Youth Development Player-Tryout role for the 2024-2025 season and complete the Volleyball Alberta membership consent package prior to tryouts.
18U Tryouts (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Sunday September 8 and ending September 15. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by September 22. *Updated June 28
17U Tryouts (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Sunday September 15 and ending September 22. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by September 29. *Updated June 28
16U Tryouts (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Sunday September 22 and ending September 29. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by October 6. *Updated June 28
15U Tryouts (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Sunday September 29 and ending October 6. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by October 13. *Updated June 28
14U Tryouts (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Sunday October 20 and ending October 27. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by November 3.
13U Tryouts (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Sunday October 27 and ending November 3. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by November 10.
Winter Tryout Process
Clubs are not obligated to offer Winter Tryouts. Teams may be fully selected by Re-Signing and Fall Tryout period.
Clubs must register and be approved prior to the Winter Tryout Process, in accordance with VA Guidelines.
Athletes must have the minimum membership requirement, Youth Development Player-Tryout role for the 2024-2025 season and complete the Volleyball Alberta membership consent package prior to tryouts.
12U-18U Tryouts can all begin on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
All offers must be honoured for a minimum of 48 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.