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Junior High Foundations
Skills program for ages 12 to 15
** March 2024 ** We are striving to source coaching to host this program
Junior High Foundations - No registration at this time
** NOTE ** This is open to any junior high-aged teen looking for skills and drills practice, but we ask that members of teams practicing regularly do not register. We would like to offer this opportunity to those without regular practice to develop their abilities with practice and play.
Mini Atomics - Spring Session
Skills program for ages 8 to 11 - Portland Estates Elementary School
Wednesdays - March 6 to April 24, 2024 - 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Blackout date: March 13)
30 athlete maximum
Mini Atomics - Session is full
** NOTE ** This skills session will be coached by the coaches and players of the 15U boys team! This program provides junior coaching opportunities and a chance for our new athletes to learn from actual players!
High School Recreational League
No registrations at this time
** NOTE ** We are continuing our efforts to develop and offer this program.
Female Identifying Program Tryouts
No registrations at this time
Male Identifying Program Tryouts
No registrations at this time
Registration for team placements (to some known as “tryouts” or “assessments”) has passed. Read on to find out more on 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 January 8, 2024.
Team Placements gender groups: Athletes can tryout 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
How much will it cost? Team Placements cost $10.
How many sessions will there be? Two per age & gender group. There may be a third and the coach will let your athlete know if it’s needed at the 2nd session.
What age group does my child fit into?
2023-2024 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, 2005 and Dec 31, 2006 (16 months)
17U*: Athletes born between September 1, 2006 and Dec 31, 2007 (16 months)
16U: Athletes born between September 1, 2007 and Dec 31, 2008 (16 months)
15U: Athletes born between September 1, 2008 and Dec 31, 2009 (16 months)
14U: Athletes born between September 1, 2009 and Dec 31, 2010 (16 months)
13U: Athletes born on September 1, 2010 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 2024 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, 2005, with the following restriction:
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Athletes are NOT permitted to be part of any USport, CCAA or other Post-Secondary volleyball program for the current season (Sept 2023-May 2024)
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Athletes within the appropriate age category above (16-month window) are not restricted by post-secondary participation.
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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 15th at 5:00pm, it can be assumed the athlete did not make a team. Inquiries can be made to dvcinfoandupdates@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:
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Parent(s) and Athlete show up at their tryout with athletic wear and their own 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.