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JUNIOR PLAYER AGE DEFINITION For use during the 2024-2025 Season

2024-2025 USA Volleyball Age Eligibility(by birth month and year)

USAV AGE Level > >

9 & UNDER

10 & UNDER

11 & UNDER

12 & UNDER

13 & UNDER

14 & UNDER

15 & UNDER

16 & UNDER

17 & UNDER

18 & UNDER

Grade*

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

JULY

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

AUG

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

SEP

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

OCT

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

NOV

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

DEC

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

JAN

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

FEB

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

MAR

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

APR

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

MAY

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

JUN

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

NOTES:

- USAV age is, by definition, the age of the athlete ON JULY 1ST OF 2023.

- *Grade is not the primary determinant of USAV age eligibility. We include grade in this list as a point of reference.

- Athletes are not allowed to 'play down' [i.e. play an age level lower than indicated above, regardless of grade]

- Generally speaking, Triangle looks to keep athletes in the "peer group" (i.e. grade level) when possible but there are exceptions. As an example, we do not consider a USAV age level 13 who is in 8th grade to be "playing up" if they play 14s

- "Playing Up" - with few exceptions Triangle does not have athletes who 'play up' [i.e. a USAV 13s in 7th grade playing 14s].
Questions: [email protected] or 919-462-8196prepared by Triangle Volleyball Club, 2021

Once a player participates (including but not limited to practicing, training, attending workouts and/or competing) in a club or varsity program for any university, college, community college, or junior college, he/she is ineligible to take part in any regional and national programming, which includes but is not limited to national JNC qualifying and championship events.

*18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1, 2004 or Players who were born on or after September 1, 2000and a high school student in the twelfth (12th) grade or below during some part of the current academic year



USAV FL Region Parent Info HERE


What is Club Volleyball?

What is Club Volleyball?

Club volleyball provides a competitive level of play for girls who are interested in improving their skills and gaining the experience necessary to play in high school and beyond.

Is Club For Me?

Club volleyball can be costly, therefore, it is important to determine if it is the right fit for your child. If an athlete is just looking to play for fun and to be with their friends, there are less expensive alternatives. Athletes that come to the club program are looking for better competition and to elevate their game with the hopes of eventually playing at an Elite level.

We are looking for young ladies who are passionate about the sport and we can teach them the rest. Our teams are divided by skill level within each age group. We have team options that range from beginner to elite, and from “non travel” to “out-of-state travel”.

Why Play Club Volleyball?

·       Talented coaches – Many of the best volleyball minds choose to coach at the club level because of the opportunity to reach more players for a longer period of time.

·       Extensive practice – The extended season offered by club gives players a chance to get thousands of valuable reps that ensure improvement in skills and fitness.

·       Purposeful friendships – Club volleyball brings together like-minded athletes with similar goals and helps form friendships that can last a lifetime.

·       Wide-ranging competition – Club volleyball tournaments are some of the largest, most competitive and fun sporting events out there. You get to test yourself against players and teams from all over the region and possibly the nation.

·       College exposure – The tournaments provide athletes exposure to college coaches. Many of these coaches recruit exclusively through club volleyball.

My daughter is in middle school (or even younger). Should we play club now or wait until high school?

Ultimately it is up to each family to make the decision that is right for them. However, volleyball is becoming more and more competitive. Players are picking up the sport at earlier ages and there is really no substitute to developing good fundamentals and game knowledge early on. Players who start early, 6th or 7th grade or even sooner, typically have a huge advantage over their peers who do not pick up the sport until later.

Helpful Hints for Tryout Day!

What to Know
Club tryouts can be very nerve-wracking for both players and parents.  Parents, please do everything in your power to encourage your daughter and to help keep them calm as the day goes on. 

Tryouts normally will take place on one day with multiple age groups being evaluated.  Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tryout time to ensure getting checked in and prepared for tryouts to start.

Coaches are looking for a variety of things during tryouts.

·       Versatility- Coaches love players that are able and willing to play multiple positions.

·       Specific Skills- A coach may be looking for a specific position to be filled on their roster so may be focusing on a specific skill during tryouts.

·       Willingness to Compromise- When a coach asks your daughter "What position do you play?" the answer "Whatever you need" goes a long way.  A player that tells a coach that she only is willing to play a certain position is probably going to get passed along.

·       Potential- Don't play it safe!  Coaches will notice the potential, not the errors.

·       Hustle- A girl that is hustling on the court will probably get noticed.  A girl that hustles to and from water breaks, back into line, picking up ball, etc, will get noticed.  Be the first girl back from breaks!

AAU Membership
The first thing that you will need to do before tryouts is register for an AAU Volleyball Athlete Membership HERE.

What Should I Wear For Tryouts?

Wear something that will make you stand out from the crowd.  A shirt with your name on the back, colorful spandex, sparkly headband, etc.  These will help grab the coaches attention and make it easy to identify you.

How Are Teams Chosen?

Club teams will need to be filled by position first.  Setter, middle, outside, opposite, libero.  Teams will have anywhere between 9-12 players depending on age and level of play.