TRYOUT INFORMATION
TRYOUT INFORMATION
Coaches, along with independent tryout evaluators, will assess players at each tryout session. Tryouts will begin in late August- early September for the 17U and 18U Black teams. All other team tryouts will take place in late November- early December. Two initial tryout sessions are guaranteed for each player.
- Following the first two tryouts, players will be either be:
- selected to the team
- asked to attend a call back for that team for further assessment
- be advised to continue with tryouts for a different team (eg. Green team selection.)
Please communicate with your coaches or the King's club if you will miss a tryout or call back.
TRYOUT INSTRUCTIONS
Check in for the first tryout session will begin 30 minutes prior to the tryout time.
Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes early for all other tryout session to check in, get changed, and warm up prior to the court time.
Please ensure you have appropriate volleyball gear for you tryout sessions.
- gym attire (shorts/ t-shirt- no buttons/ zippers)
- clean indoor court shoes
- water bottle
**PROOF OF PAYMENT OF THE VOLLEYBALL ALBERTA TRYOUT FEE
must be provided to King's staff at the first tryout**
- screenshot of receipt for payment showing "Youth Development Player" designation
OR
- screenshot of membership card in Sportlomo showing "Youth Development Player Tryout"
2027 TRYOUT FEES
| REGISTRATION AND FEES REQUIRED | AMOUNT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kings Tryout Fee | $30.00 | Kings Registration Form |
| 2. Volleyball Alberta Tryout Fee | $17.48 | In Sportlomo: Select: Youth Development Player Tryout |
AGE CLASSIFICATION
| AGE DIVISION | YEAR OF BIRTH/ DESCRIPTION OF ELIGIBILITY | SCHOOL GRADE |
|---|---|---|
| 13U | Athletes born from September 1, 2013 to Dec 31 2014 (16 months) | Grade 7 |
| 14U | Athletes born from September 1, 2012 to Dec 31 2013 (16 months) | Grade 8 |
| 15U | Athletes born from September 1, 2011 to Dec 31 2012 (16 months) | Grade 9 |
| 16U | Athletes born from September 1, 2010 to Dec 31 2011 (16 months) | Grade 10 |
| 17U | Athletes born from September 1, 2009 to Dec 31 2010 (16 months) | Grade 11 |
| 18U | Athletes born from September 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009 (16 months) | Grade 12 |
