Volleyballer Training Academy · Burlington, NC Club team tryouts
2026–27 season Everything parents need to know before registering

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Pre-tryout open gyms July 18–19 · Strongly recommended

Open gyms give your athlete a chance to get comfortable in our gym, meet our coaches, and show what they can do in a lower-stakes setting — before the official tryout counts.

Saturday July 18

17U & 18U9:00 – 11:00 AM

12U & 14U1:00 – 3:00 PM

Sunday July 19

15U & 16U11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Open gym fee $20 Per athlete, per session. Separate registration from the tryout.

Can't make official tryout weekend? If you attend the open gym, we can use that performance as your official evaluation. Email us in advance so we can plan for it — and still register for the tryout below.

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Official tryouts July 25–26

Day 1 — Saturday July 25

14U9:00 – 11:00 AM

15U1:00 – 3:00 PM

Day 2 — Sunday July 26

16U – 18U1:00 – 3:00 PM

12U & 13U4:00 – 5:30 PM

Tryout fee $40 Per athlete. Register even if using open gym as your evaluation.

Register for the tryout even if you plan to use the open gym as your evaluation. This helps us account for every athlete we need to assess. Both events require separate registration and fees.

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Team levels & season dues 2026–27 season

When registering, select the highest level your family is willing and able to commit to. This is not a placement guarantee — it helps us understand your commitment range before offers are made.

12U · 13U · 14U Local level $1,800 season dues 2× weekly practice (90 min) · Local travel up to 3 hrs · 5 one-day + 1 two-day tournament · Nov 2026 – Mar 2027

14U only Regional level $2,300 season dues 2× weekly practice (90 min) · 5 one-day + 3 two-day tournaments · NC & SC · Nov 2026 – Apr 2027

15U · 16U · 17U · 18U Travel level $2,600 season dues 2× weekly practice (90 min) · 1 three-day + 6 two-day tournaments · NC, SC, VA, TN · Nov 2026 – Apr 2027

15U · 16U only Premier level $3,800 season dues 2× weekly practice + 30-min fitness training · 7 two-day + 3 three-day tournaments · College recruiting guidance included · Nov 2026 – Jun 2027

What's included: All practices, tournaments, and coach travel. Not included: your own travel & lodging, uniforms (~$225 ordered in September), USAV membership ($55), and AAU membership ($55).

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What age group is my athlete? USAV 2026–27 age chart

Age groups are set by USA Volleyball based on your athlete's birth year and month. Find your athlete's birth year in the column that matches their birth month.

Born in...	18U	17U	16U	15U	14U	13U	12U
Jul – Dec	2007	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
Jan – Jun	2008	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015

Source: 2026–27 USAV Junior Player Age Definition chart. Not sure? Email us before registering.

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Sign up by age group Both events · Separate registration

Registration links for both the pre-tryout open gym and the official tryout are listed below by age group. Both events require separate registration.

12UOpen gymTryout

13UOpen gymTryout

14UOpen gymTryout

15UOpen gymTryout

16UOpen gymTryout

17UOpen gymTryout

18UOpen gymTryout

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Not ready for club yet?

Every athlete leaves with a path forward. Club tryouts are designed for athletes ready to compete in a travel environment. If your athlete is still building foundational skills, that's not a dead end — it's a starting point. If a club team isn't the right fit right now, we'll tell you clearly and point you toward the right developmental program. Visit our Training tab or email us to schedule an evaluation before tryout weekend.