Travel Team Tryout Information
(2017-2018)
(Updated Aug. 29, 2017)
FJVC announces the 2018 Travel Team tryout schedule and parent meeting dates/times. Early registration is $30. Below the schedule are three general areas we cover to help make sure you are ready and registered. Should you have any questions, please contact Nicole Candelora (Ncandelora@fjvcva.org).
Tryout Schedule
Age Group
U14
U15
U16
U17/U18
U12/U13
Gender
Girls
Girls
Girls
Girls
Girls
Date
Sep. 17
Sep. 17
Sep. 24
Sep. 24
Oct. 1
Time
9:00 am - 11:00 am
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
All tryouts will be held at the Fredericksburg Field House
(3411 Shannon Park Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22408).
To determine which team you are eligible to try-out for, please use the USA Volleyball chart above.
2018 Age Divisions
The age determination date for youth Volleyball is September 1.
Below are the 2018 age requirements for each age division
(effective Sept 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018).
12 & Under - Born on or after September 1, 2005
13 & Under - Born on or after September 1, 2004
14 & Under - Born on or after September 1, 2003
15 & Under - Born on or after September 1, 2002
16 & Under - Born on or after September 1, 2001
17 & Under - Born on or after September 1, 2000
18 & Under - Born on or after September 1, 1999
OR born on or after September 1, 1998 AND be a high school student (12th grade or below) during some part of the current academic year.
Things to do before the tryout dates
1) Using the age division guidelines, select the appropriate age level
2) Register online and pay the $30 fee (early registration). Registration on the day of tryouts will be $35.
3) Read our Parent's Handbook (will be released in the near future)
4) Download the Athlete’s Medical Release form to bring with you to the tryouts
5) Go over the frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Things to bring to tryouts
1) Athlete’s Medical Release form
2) Gym attire, to include athletic shoes
3) Knee pads
4) Water
5) Register and pay $35 fee (if you did not register earlier)
How tryouts work
1) Selection will happen following the end of tryouts once the coaches have had a chance to analyze the players
2) FJVC will call the player to confirm acceptance on a team
3) Parents are expected to commit with a deposit at the end of the meeting.
4) It is mandatory to attend the parents meeting in order to keep your spot on a team. Parent meeting times are listed below:
Wednesday, September 27 {revised for all}
6:00 pm 16 Regional
6:45 pm 17 Regional
7:30 pm 16 National
8:00 pm 17 National
Wednesday, October 4
6:15 pm 12s
7:00 pm 13s