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Nevbc 2026-27 Girls Club Tryouts
At NEVBC Girls tryouts, athletes experience the same energy, professionalism, and coaching quality that define our club. Our staff - many of whom played and coached at the college or professional level - create an environment where players can showcase skills, compete hard, and learn what it means to be part of Northeast.
2026 TRYOUT DATES & TIMES
**Registration closes three (3) days before each tryout begins.
**Athletes will need a valid USAV Membership to complete registration.
**Cancellations within five (5) days of tryouts incur a $25 admin fee.
Girls U12-U15 Tryouts
u12 Tryouts
Pre-Tryout Clinic: Coming soon!
Session 1: Friday, October 23, 4:30-5:45pm
Session 2: Saturday, October 24, 11:00am-12:15pm
u13 Tryouts
Pre-Tryout Clinic: Coming soon!
Session 1: Friday, October 23, 6:45-8:45pm
Session 2: Saturday, October 24, 1:15-3:15pm
U14 Girls Tryouts
Pre-Tryout Clinic: Coming soon!
Blue Wave
Session 1: Saturday, October 24, 4:15-6:15pm
Session 2: Sunday, October 25, 4:00-6:00pm
Orange Wave
Session 1: Saturday, October 24, 7:15-9:15pm
Session 2: Sunday, October 25, 1:00-3:00pm
U15 Girls Tryouts
Pre-Tryout Clinic: Coming soon!
Blue Wave
Session 1: Saturday, October 31, 9:30-11:45am
Session 2: Sunday, November 1, 12:15-2:30pm
Orange Wave
Session 1: Saturday, October 31, 12:45-3:00pm
Session 2: Sunday, November 1, 9:00-11:15am
*Note for U15: Both tryout sessions for 2026 will be in the fall. There will be no August tryout session.
Girls U16-U18 Tryouts
U16 Girls Tryouts
Pre-Tryout Clinic: Friday, August 7, 12:30-2:30pm
Blue Wave
Session 1: Monday, August 10, 7:30-10:00pm
Session 2: Tuesday, August 11, 4:00-6:30pm
Orange Wave
Session 1: Monday, August 10, 4:00-6:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday, August 11, 7:30-10:00pm
U17 Girls Tryouts
Pre-Tryout Clinic: Friday, August 7 3:00-5:00pm
Session 1: Thursday, August 13, 7:00-9:30pm
Session 2: Friday, August 14, 7:00-9:30pm
U18 Girls Tryouts
Pre-Tryout Clinic: Friday, August 7 3:00-5:00pm
Session 1: Thursday, August 13, 4:00-6:00pm
Session 2: Friday, August 14, 4:00-6:00pm
Logistics & Registration
Step 1 - Purchase / Renew your USAV + NERVA Membership (You may purchase a tryout membership beginning in July 2026. A full-year membership or club affiliation is not required until you are selected for one of our teams.)
If you have a valid 2025–26 USAV membership, you do not need to renew for August tryouts. Your membership expires August 31, 2026.
Step 2 - Register based on your athlete’s incoming grade,
- 12s - 6th Grade and under
- 13s - 7th Grade
- 14s -8th Grade
- 15s - 9th Grade
- 16s - 10th Grade
- 17s - 11th Grade
- 18s - 12th Grade
If uncertain, email our Tryout Coordinator:
📧 Angela — admin@northeastvbc.com with your athlete’s date of birth and grade.
Are Pre-Tryout Clinics Required?
No, but they are highly recommended for athletes new to NEVBC. Each clinic requires a separate registration.
Register for Girls U16 Pre-Tryout Clinic
Register for Girls U17/U18 Pre-Tryout Clinic
*U12-U15 Pre-Tryout Clinic registration coming soon!
**If you are unable to attend tryouts in person, we will accept a video as a form of evaluation. Please email your video to admin@northeastvbc.com and garrett@northeastvbc.com.
There is a non-refundable tryout fee for each age group:
Girls 16s–18s - $90
Girls 14s–15s - $90
Girls 12s–13s - $50
Requests to change or choose assigned waves cannot be accommodated.
Wave times will be sent out via email three days before tryouts begin.
🔗 Click Here to Apply for Financial Aid
NEVBC partners with the Nectar Volley Fund to ensure every athlete can compete, regardless of financial circumstances.
Key Info:
- Apply before tryouts begin
- Aid available for all team levels and doesnot affect team placement
- Last year, NEVBC athletes received ~$150K in tuition aid across boys and girls teams.
- Aid may range from 10% to 85% of tuition costs.
- If a family has multiple athletes in the club, that is taken into consideration by the Nectar Volley Board.
Travel costs are not covered***
2026 Application Dates:
- Girls U16-U18
- Application opens: Sunday, July 5
- Application due: Sunday, August 9
- Girls U12-U15
- Application opens: Wednesday, September 23
- Application due: Thursday, October 22
Tryout process
Four main factors are weighed when evaluating teams
- Current Skill Level - Assessment of "General Skills" and "Position Specific" skills.
- Physical Potential (i.e. height, speed, and vertical leap) - These are important factors in volleyball, and will be weighted heavily for athletes looking to play on an Open level team.
- Coachability and Mindfulness - The ability to learn and be mindful are important indicators of potential in our gym. We actively coach the athletes during tryouts and look to see who is learning and applying feedback.
- Leadership and Communication - These are essential to volleyball as a team sport and are considered heavily, especially when athletes are similar in skill.
Other evaluation factors include: Volleyball IQ, Commitment Level, Work Ethic, and Attitude
We take pride in our evaluation process, which is built on integrity. We will NEVER offer an athlete a spot without seeing them play live OR watching current film that the athlete has sent us. Athletes are evaluated using qualitative metrics by multiple coaches during tryouts. Using this data, athletes will be ranked by position and then assigned to teams based on their position rankings and/or adjacent positions. We ensure a fair evaluation by briefing our staff about bias and excluding the evaluations of any athlete's high school coach who may be part of our staff.
At NEVBC, team placement is earned, not guaranteed. Returning athletes do not have reserved spots from prior seasons; every player must try out each year to secure their place. This ensures a fair and competitive process for all and allows us to field the strongest teams in the region.
New to NEVBC? We welcome athletes of all backgrounds each season! Every year brings fresh talent, and we are always excited to meet, evaluate, and coach new players as part of our vibrant volleyball community.
Varies from 10-12 players with 1-3 practice players (attend all team training but no tournaments)
*U18 Rosters may have up to 14 athletes
Below is 2025-26 team info:
12s
- 12.1
13s
- 13.1
- 13.2
- 13 Blue (Academy)
14s
- 14.1
- 14.2
- 14 Blue (Academy)
- 14 Orange (Academy)
- 14 Black (Academy)
15s
- 15.1
- 15.2
- 15 Blue (Academy)
16s
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 16 Blue (Academy)
- 16 Orange (Academy)
17s
- 17.1
- 17.2
- 17 Blue (Academy)
- 17 Orange (Academy)
- 17 Black (Academy)
18s
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 18 Blue (Academy)
Offers & Next Steps
We will begin sending rolling offers within 24 hours of the tryout's completion and will continue making offers until all roster spots have been filled.
NEVBC will contact all athletes who participate in tryouts to let them know the outcome. Please note that the tryout process is extensive and ongoing, so not hearing from us immediately does not mean you won’t receive an offer later. We greatly appreciate your patience as we carefully review all athletes and finalize team placements.
For those athletes who do not make a team, we will send a separate email notifying them of this outcome. Families and athletes should not assume a lack of communication means a spot was not offered—everyone will receive official communication regarding their placement.
All communications will be sent via the parent email.
**If another club is pressuring you to commit to their team, call or text us first at 203-939-7413! We may not be able to guarantee a spot until tryouts have concluded, but we believe in transparency throughout this process and will be very honest about where you stand.
Congratulations! If you’ve been offered a spot on a Northeast team, the next step is to carefully follow all instructions in the invitation email and attached PDF. To secure your place, you must complete the following steps: choose a payment plan, make your first payment, download the LeagueApps Play app, order uniforms, and join your team on Hudl.
Per NERVA Region policy, athletes have 48 hours to respond to their team offers. While this is the official window, it is always helpful to reply as soon as possible so we can confirm your spot and move forward with the offer process.
*Important: Make sure to check your email carefully, read through all instructions, and complete every step promptly. Following these steps ensures a smooth start to the season and guarantees your place on the team.
If you do not receive a team offer, you will still be notified by NEVBC via email. No athlete will be left without communication—every participant will receive official confirmation of their tryout outcome.
While not making a team can be disappointing, we encourage athletes to continue training, participating in clinics, camps, or other programs offered by NEVBC. These opportunities help athletes stay engaged, improve their skills, and prepare for future tryouts.
Remember, a single tryout does not define your potential. We value every athlete who participates and appreciate the effort, dedication, and sportsmanship shown during tryouts.
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Why Tryout for nevbc?
Check out these highlight videos for our U13-U18 Girls Club & Open teams! These will give you a sense of the level of each age group so you can prep for tryouts.