What Is Club Volleyball?
- Season Duration: Club volleyball runs from mid-November to April/May.
- Practice Frequency: Teams typically practice 2 times a week.
- Tournaments: Teams participate in 6-10 tournaments per season, which usually take place on weekends.
- Additional Offerings: Some clubs offer agility training, skills clinics, and open gym sessions as optional add-ons.
- Team Size: Club teams usually consist of 10-12 girls.
- Club Popularity: More popular clubs may have 100+ girls trying out, especially at the higher age groups.
- Format: Unlike league play, club volleyball involves tournaments rather than regular weekly matches.
This provides a great overall picture of what a club volleyball experience typically looks like. Were you looking for more specific information, or do you have any particular questions about club volleyball?
A majority of the girls that want to play club volleyball can find a team. There are things that a player and parent can do that will increase the chances of getting an offer from a club team. These things will be discussed later.
Age Group
- Common Age Groups: Club volleyball teams typically range from 12U to 17U (12 and under through 17 and under).
- Popular Age Groups: The most competitive and sought-after age groups are often 14U and 15U.
- Teams for Other Ages: Many clubs also offer teams for 12U and 17U.
- Age Eligibility Cutoff: The eligibility cutoff for age groups is July 1. This means a player’s age on or before July 1st determines which age group they qualify for.
For the most accurate information on age group eligibility, you can search for “USA Volleyball age chart” to get the official matrix for the upcoming season. I can also look that up for you if you need the specific details for the 2025-2026 season.
