Tryouts for 2025-2026
Please check ahead of time for Patriots home games and avoid Rt1 for stadium traffic
Please bring a copy of your NERVA Membership card and a check for the tryout fee with you if you did not mail it in advance.
Please remember to bring a check for your Club Fees as confirmation of acceptance to a team on the final tryout date. We will be sizing players for uniforms on this day.
November 2, 9, & 16
Age Division | Time |
18s and 17s | 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
16s | 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
15s | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm |
14s, 13s, and 12s | 7:30 am - 9:30 am |
Tryouts will be held at Forekicks, 10 Pine St. (on Rte. 115) in Norfolk, MA.
Tryout Procedures
- Attend all tryout dates for optimum evaluation by the program staff.
- Players must wear the numbered t-shirt issued to them at registration on their first tryout date and for each consecutive tryout date.
- Players must be sure they are trying out for the proper age division. The age divisions are designated by USA Volleyball the National Governing Association. You may tryout for your age division or a higher age division (but not younger). Please check the Age Division Requirements page to check month/year for level.
- Players may tryout for more than one age division. If a player chooses to do this, they should attend both age division tryouts sessions so all coaches will see them. Player will use same tryout number (t-shirt) and registration (only pay one tryout fee). Players may play "up" in age but cannot play "down" in age divisions.
- If a player misses the first date, they may attend the second date (the more dates attended provide the best opportunity to be seen by the coaching staff for team placement). Please notify the club director and or coaching staff in advance, regarding anticipated absences during the tryout period
If a player is missing on the final tryout date without prior notification to the club director or coaching staff, the player will be removed from consideration for a spot on a team within the club.
- A financial commitment to the program is expected no later than the final tryout date. Players will not be placed on a team without their financial commitment. Players may be offered a position on a team on the first or second tryout date. Once an offer is made a financial commitment should be brought to the next tryout (one week later) to confirm the spot on the team.
If a player accepts a position on a team for another club (players attending multiple club tryouts), they should notify the Metrowest coach or club director and opt out of additional tryouts dates to be fair to other players that are trying out for our teams.
Open Level team selections:
- 18U/17U/16U Open Level team selections will be made on the first/second tryout dates. A total of up to (4) Open Level teams will be selected in the 18U, 17U, and 16U divisions (teams will be dependent on tryout participants ages).
- 18U/17U/16U Open level teams compete in 4-5 single day tournaments (NERVA and/or AAU tournaments) and plan to attend the convention center multi-day tournaments: Wicked Good, Boston, Winterfest, RI Rumble, and Volleyfest. Minimum 10 tournament dates.
- 18U/17U/16U Open level teams will have a mid-week 2-hour Wednesday evening practice 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Forekicks in Norfolk, MA. See Schedule tab for dates.
Club Level team selections:
- Generally, 10-12 players are selected per team.
- Cuts will be made where there is an overabundance of tryout participants.
- Club-level teams compete in (5) NERVA local tournaments. All teams may travel to local tournaments in MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, and ME.
- Club+ Level teams compete in (5) NERVA tournaments and (1) convention center tournament
- Teams are formed as fairly as possible. Players are selected by the coaching staff according to skill, age, and specific positions for each team (Setter, Libero/DS, Middle/Outside/Rightside hitters). Positive attitude and coachability are also evaluated
- The club must take into consideration the availability of gym space and qualified coaching staff. Availability of teams will vary according to the number of tryout participants, players’ age, and skill level. Please see the Selection/Cut Process below.
- Team numbers will tentatively be (1) 18/17 Club, (2) Club, (5) 15 Club, (4) 14/13/12 Club. There will be a total of 12 Club teams this season
Players Selected for the Club
- Team players will receive a quality indoor competition volleyball. Volleyballs must be brought to all practices and games.
- Club teams are selected on the final tryout date. Practices will be every Sunday at the same location as the tryout schedule. Please see Practice Schedule and Tournament Schedule for times and dates for all teams.
Selection/Cut Process
We do not want to cut any player, but it is often times unavoidable given the response we have each year. We will only be able to retain teams in our club based on the number of qualified coaches to staff teams.
Players in the 16-18 age divisions should inform the court coaches if they are interested in Club level vs. Open level at first tryout.
Players in the 16-18 age divisions should inform the court coaches if they are interested in Club level vs. Open level at first tryout.
We strive to provide Quality versus quantity in our club.
We will attempt to keep all 14/13/12 under players if there is enough court space. Our younger players are both new and returning players in any given year. Players are placed by experience level (teams for new players and teams for experienced players).
The New England Region has a 13U age division. 12U players may participate at this level if the player has the skill set to play with a full-weight volleyball. We will not carry 12U teams this season unless there is a large number of tryout participants in that age category.
The New England Region has a 13U age division. 12U players may participate at this level if the player has the skill set to play with a full-weight volleyball. We will not carry 12U teams this season unless there is a large number of tryout participants in that age category.
Attention Parents
Offers for participation in the Club for the Open level teams will be made to players on the first and second week of tryouts. The offers will be made verbally and followed up with an invite to join the club through Sports Engine. If a player would like to accept a position on a team, they should accept the SportsEngine invitation and will be asked to deposit at the next tryout date after the offer has been made. All teams will be finalized on the last tryout week, we do keep a list of alternates if a spot opens in the club. All final SportsEngine invitations will be sent at that time.
We will start to make offers to Club level team players verbally at the tryouts starting in the first and second weeks. We do this to start the process of acceptance by players. We realize that players tryout for multiple clubs, and this helps us determine if a player will stay with our club or not, which helps to determine potential spots on teams for other players.
We will attempt to email players in advance of the last tryout date as to availability for team spots to allow players to tryout for other clubs if desired. Some players may learn of acceptance on the final tryout date. We do keep a list of players that were "next to be selected" and if an opening on a team becomes available, we will reach out to the next player on the list.
An email from SportsEngine will be sent to a player who is offered a spot on a team. Please "accept" this offer in the email to confirm acceptance with the Club. Parents/players should confirm email used with SportsEngine is the email that was submitted in the online registration form for Metrowest.
We will start to make offers to Club level team players verbally at the tryouts starting in the first and second weeks. We do this to start the process of acceptance by players. We realize that players tryout for multiple clubs, and this helps us determine if a player will stay with our club or not, which helps to determine potential spots on teams for other players.
We will attempt to email players in advance of the last tryout date as to availability for team spots to allow players to tryout for other clubs if desired. Some players may learn of acceptance on the final tryout date. We do keep a list of players that were "next to be selected" and if an opening on a team becomes available, we will reach out to the next player on the list.
An email from SportsEngine will be sent to a player who is offered a spot on a team. Please "accept" this offer in the email to confirm acceptance with the Club. Parents/players should confirm email used with SportsEngine is the email that was submitted in the online registration form for Metrowest.
On the Final Tryout Date
On the last tryout date, teams will be finalized within the first hour and a half (parents, please plan shared commuting and/or pick-up time accordingly).
The players will be called in, and we will announce that they will take a water break after a list of players’ numbers is called out.
These numbers will be the players that have made a team for the upcoming season. After the list is read, all the players will walk away for their water break together. we feel this is the kindest way to avoid embarrassment for any girl not selected for a team.
Players not selected are free to leave the tryouts at that point. All players that are selected for a team should return to the courts to meet with the coaches. (Shared commuting should be taken into consideration as this may be problematic.)
The last half hour will be used to meet the coach, verify uniform size, assign uniform numbers, collect parent cell phone numbers, collect program fee check, and discuss other details for the first practice. See Practice Schedule.
These numbers will be the players that have made a team for the upcoming season. After the list is read, all the players will walk away for their water break together. we feel this is the kindest way to avoid embarrassment for any girl not selected for a team.
Players not selected are free to leave the tryouts at that point. All players that are selected for a team should return to the courts to meet with the coaches. (Shared commuting should be taken into consideration as this may be problematic.)
The last half hour will be used to meet the coach, verify uniform size, assign uniform numbers, collect parent cell phone numbers, collect program fee check, and discuss other details for the first practice. See Practice Schedule.
Do not leave the final tryout day without confirming team placement and taking the opportunity to check the player's uniform size. Uniform numbers will be assigned to a player at this time. Parents will order a uniform through the website (credit card purchase) and will need the uniform number. Size corrections will not be made by the Club. It is the parent/player's responsibility.
Club Commitment
At the end of the team selection, it is when players will need to turn in their check for the program fee to their coach. All checks are made payable to "Metrowest Volleyball Club." The balance is due in full (please see Fees page). Parents who may require a payment plan should contact the Club Director.
If any player declines a position on a team and an opening occurs, the next player on the coach’s list will be contacted by the club director and offered participation in the club.
If any player declines a position on a team and an opening occurs, the next player on the coach’s list will be contacted by the club director and offered participation in the club.
Tryout Registration
Please go to the Tryout Signup page to start the online process.
Pre-registration is preferred by the Club.
Pre-registered players proceed to t-shirt table for their pre-assigned number and go right onto the courts.
To be considered pre-registered you must have the following:
Pre-registration is preferred by the Club.
Pre-registered players proceed to t-shirt table for their pre-assigned number and go right onto the courts.
To be considered pre-registered you must have the following:
- Online registration form for the club completed.
- USAV NERVA Membership card printed and mailed with tryout fee prior to the first tryout date.
If not pre-registered, you may not receive the t-shirt size requested (you will have to take what is available).
Registration after the first tryout date is allowed on site but filling out the forms online is required.
On-Site Registration or Registration After Nov 1st
USAV NERVA Membership is required. Players registering on-site must have a copy of their current membership card/form to be able to participate. The membership fee for USAV NERVA is a separate fee from any club fees. NERVA offers a one-time membership (at a lower fee), which will cover the participant during the tryout period, so if you are unsure if your daughter will be selected for a team/club you can choose this option. If you choose this option and consequently are selected for a team/club, you will need to go back and upgrade to a full membership.
All members should complete and mail registration materials prior to tryouts. Please bring a copy of your forms if mailed late to ensure participation on tryout date. If not mailed ahead, please have forms filled out to avoid a longer wait in line. Tryout t-shirt size is not guaranteed for any registrations received less than 2 weeks in advance. Registration may be done on-site (but not preferred by the club).
Metrowest Club Registration tryout fee is $50.00 (covers all tryout dates).
Tryout fee covers gym rental for all tryout dates and a numbered t-shirt. Numbered t-shirts must be worn each week to the tryouts for player identification. T-shirts become the property of the tryout participant. Tryout fees are non-refundable.
All members should complete and mail registration materials prior to tryouts. Please bring a copy of your forms if mailed late to ensure participation on tryout date. If not mailed ahead, please have forms filled out to avoid a longer wait in line. Tryout t-shirt size is not guaranteed for any registrations received less than 2 weeks in advance. Registration may be done on-site (but not preferred by the club).
Metrowest Club Registration tryout fee is $50.00 (covers all tryout dates).
Tryout fee covers gym rental for all tryout dates and a numbered t-shirt. Numbered t-shirts must be worn each week to the tryouts for player identification. T-shirts become the property of the tryout participant. Tryout fees are non-refundable.
If still unsure, please call toll-free (877) 310-4734 to confirm your tryout time
Directions
Locally from Rte. 109
Take Rt 109 to Millis. Rte. 109 intersects with Rt 115 in Millis. Turn onto Rte. 115 (South) towards Norfolk. Follow Rte. 115 through Norfolk center and continue to the intersection of Rte. 115 and Rte. 1A, continue straight at traffic light and Forekicks is on the right.
From Mass Turnpike
Take exit 11A to Rte. 495 South. Use exit 15 - Rte. 1A in Wrentham. Follow Rte. 1A North to Norfolk. At the intersection of Rte. 1A and Rte. 115, turn right and Forekicks is on the right. (or go one exit further South, to exit 14 Rte. 1 and follow directions below)
From Rte. 495 (Rhode Island or points South)
Take Rte. 495 North. Use exit 14 – Rte. 1 in Wrentham. Follow Rte. 1 North to Norfolk. Just after Rte. 140, get into the left lane at the traffic light (Pine St.) Seasonal Store is on the left. Turn left onto Pine St., which is Rte. 115, at the intersection of Rte. 1A and Rte. 115, turn right, and Forekicks is on the left.