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Smashball Camp

Skills camp for ages 6-12 years of age.

TBA

Junior High Skills Camp - FULL

Skills program for Grades 7-9 (Ages 12-14)

Ecole Mosaique

When: Saturday: April 12th, 19th, May 3rd, 10th & 17th

Time: 8:30am-9:45am

Cost: $75.00

*for athletes not currently on a competitive team

Atomics Camp

Skills program for Grade 3-6 (Ages 8-11)

TBA

High School Recreational League

No registrations at this time

** NOTE ** We are continuing our efforts to develop and offer this program.

Stay tuned for more information on the 2026 seasons

Female Identifying Program Tryouts

Male Identifying Program Tryouts

Read on to find out more about all the action. Any other information needed on the tryout period and what happens before, during, and after it can be found on Volleyball Nova Scotia's site: Volleyball Nova Scotia's site! The season kicked off in early January 2025.

Team tryouts gender groups: Athletes can try out for the gender they identify with. If there are questions, please email dartmouthvolleyballclub@gmail.com.

What teams are being offered this year?

For the girls' side, we’re offering teams in 13U (Under 13), 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U & 18U

For the boys' side, we’re offering teams in 14U, 15U, 16U & 18U

And for a girls/boys 12U team (we are looking for coaches)

How much will it cost? Team Placements cost $10 per age group.

How many sessions will there be? One to two per age & gender group. There may be a second tryout, and the athletes will be notified by email.

What age group does my child fit into?

2024-2025 Club Athlete Age Categories are as follows:

The following rules apply to both Nova Scotia Championships and VC National Championships:

18U**: Athletes born between September 1, 2006 and Dec 31, 2007 (16 months)
17U*: Athletes born between September 1, 2007 and Dec 31, 2008 (16 months)
16U: Athletes born between September 1, 2008 and Dec 31, 2009 (16 months)
15U: Athletes born between September 1, 2009 and Dec 31, 2010 (16 months)
14U: Athletes born between September 1, 2010 and Dec 31, 2011 (16 months)
13U: Athletes born between September 1, 2011 and Dec 31, 2012 (16 months)
12U: Athletes born on September 1, 2012 or later

* Athletes born September 1-December 31 of the previous year, on a current CCAA or USports volleyball roster, will not be permitted to play in the 17U age class.

**For 2025 VC Club Nationals & VNS Provincials, 18U Age Category ONLY:

A team roster for the 18U category can include 2 athletes born from Jan 1 - August 31, 2006, with the following restriction:
- Athletes are NOT permitted to be part of any USport, CCAA, or other Post-Secondary volleyball program for the current season (October 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025)
- A maximum of 2 current USport, CCAA, or other post-secondary*** athletes born from Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2006. Athletes born
- Athletes born in 2007 are eligible to be a part of a team roster without any post-secondary restrictions.
- The club and post-secondary coach should agree this is developmentally appropriate considering the season of play, training load, and circumstances of the post-secondary athlete.

***Definition of Post-Secondary:

Part of a Post-Secondary Volleyball program is defined as rostered with a post-secondary institution that they are attending, beginning October 1, 2024. Athletes are permitted to try out/train with a post-secondary team in September 2024. CEGEP Divison 1 athletes who are registered in the CCAA are considered post-secondary athletes. Post-secondary does not include intramural programs or club programs within a post-secondary institute. CEGEP athletes in Division 2 and 3 are not considered post-secondary athletes.

Upon request, the 18U Head Coach and/or Club President shall provide eligibility verification of any athletes attending post-secondary institutions.

What if there isn’t an assessment for my child's age? If there is not a team offered for the age group that your athlete would fall under, you would register them for the next age group up. For example, if you have a 14-year-old and there is no 15U team to try out for, please enroll them in the 16U placements.

Can my child attend an assessment in a higher age bracket? The short answer is “Maybe”; we would recommend getting in touch with us first. Email: dartmouthvolleyballclub@gmail.com and we’ll let you know how you should approach this request.

When will I know if my athlete has made a team or not? If no offer letter has been received 48 hours after December 19th at 5:00 pm, it can be assumed the athlete did not make a team. Inquiries can be made to dartmouthvolleyballclub@gmail.com

If my son/daughter doesn’t make a team, what are our options? If the athlete has not made any teams, they are welcome to enroll in a recreational House League, should it be offered.

What will happen on the day of the session? Here’s what you can expect:

Parent(s) and Athletes show up at their tryout with athletic wear and their water, sign in at the front desk, get a number, and enter the facility. Parents can pick the athlete up outside after the end of the session.