* REGISTRATION FOR 11-14U TRAVEL & LOCAL TRYOUT REGISTRATION IS DUE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23TH *

* REGISTRATION FOR 15-18U TRAVEL & LOCAL TRYOUTS IS DUE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH *

TRYOUT REGISTRATION IS A TWO-STEP REGISTRATION PROCESS. 

YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE BOTH THE NCR MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT AND VOLT REGISTRATION FORM.  INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

STEP 1:  NCR MEMBERSHIP

This must be purchased prior to completing the  VOLT Tryout Registration Form. Once completed, you will need to come back to this registration and finish the VOLT Registration.  You will have two options for membership:

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP - FULL ($60)

• 23-24 NCR Junior Player
• This is non-refundable.  It is suggested that you purchase the full membership right away if your daughter will play club volleyball.
• Directions to purchase NCR Membership

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP - LIMITED 

• 23-24 NCR Tryout three month ($15)
• This is non-refundable.  If you purchase this now AND your daughter plays for a club, you will need to purchase the remaining $45 at that time to obtain a full membership.

STEP 2:  VOLT TRYOUT REGISTRATION FORM ($40)

You will need to return to the VOLT webpage and complete the VOLT Tryout registration form.

• Above are estimates based on projected 2024-2025 player tryout registrations and 2024 team counts
• Local teams are tiered by caliber: Power, Ignite, Force, Charge
• Please note that tryout fees are NON-REFUNDABLE

• Attend VOLT Fall League & Skills to build skills, learn VOLT drills, and meet VOLT coaches (optional, NOT mandatory)
• Arrive prepared and on-time to your designated tryout date and time
• Player will need a NCR membership and VOLT's online tryout registration completed prior to tryouts
• We ask that players arrive 30-40 minutes prior to the tryout start time to get checked-in, registration confirmed, and collect a uniform size 
• Please come equipped with tennis shoes, knee pads, and a water bottle 
• Players will need to present the NCR membership card or code at check-in 
• Tryouts are closed to the public and parents. Absolutely NO parents are allowed in the gym. DO NOT hang out around the track.  The track is designated for public walking and running.

Why are tryouts held in October & November?

• VOLT Volleyball has selected to hold tryouts on the first available date permitted by the Region and the NDHSAA.

• Our first available tryout dates are set and given to the Region for publication in August. VOLT has no control over other clubs choosing to run their tryouts on the same day or time.

I am a 7th/8th grader who is currently playing high school volleyball during the tryout.  How do I tryout?

• VOLT Volleyball is focused on creating teams to complete at the top of their age division regionally and nationally.  Because of this we encourage all players to stay in their respective age divisions.

• Generally, players who tryout in a higher age level must be “impact” players at that higher age level, or we will not select them.  

• Players who tryout for a higher age level run the risk of not being selected for the higher age level, and then by that time the lower age level is already selected and full. (It is not possible for us to wait until a higher age level is completed before selecting a lower age level as this is unfair to the lower age players and we would be there all day & night.)

• If you / your athlete wishes to tryout for a VOLT Volleyball 14s, 13s, or 12s team, and you / they are participating on a high school varsity, JV, or B Squad team this fall, please email us at voltvb@gmail.com. In your email, share the athlete's name, best phone number(s) to reach you, your current scholastic team, and your position(s).  We will ask for a 2-minute video OR VOLT Director is willing to commit to watching two matches from the current season (live or recording).

What is needed at the tryout?

• We require online payment before the tryout, so it should be marked “PAID”.  
• Wear appropriate volleyball gear and bring a water bottle for the tryout itself.  
• Players will need to present the USAV membership card or QR code at check-in – please have your USAV membership in hand and ready prior to tryouts.  
• Have a positive attitude. A less skilled player who creates a positive atmosphere is more likely to make the team than a superior player who is always negative.
• Be respectful to your coaches and other players. Show that you are coachable by listening and being able to take feedback.
• Hustle, do your best, and most of all, have fun!

• Becoming a Better Volleyball Parent - USA Volleyball
• https://www.sportsengine.com/volleyball/new-to-volleyball
• https://usavolleyball.org/resource/three-easy-and-healthy-breakfasts-for-athletes/