At Carolina Legacy Volleyball Club, our tryouts are thoughtfully designed to give every athlete the best opportunity to showcase their skills and potential. Each session begins promptly at its scheduled time, starting with a brief introduction and warm-up. From there, athletes are guided through a series of skill-specific drills, run by experienced coaches who ensure all players are evaluated thoroughly across multiple areas—no matter their preferred position.

We strongly encourage athletes and parents to attend as many open play sessions as possible prior to tryouts. Open play sessions are walk-in only and are $10/session. These events are a great way to experience the energy and culture of our gym, connect with our coaching staff, and get a feel for our training style. They also allow coaches to begin building relationships with athletes before the official evaluations begin.

Tryout registration must be completed in advance. The cost is $60 per player if you pre-register, and $75 per player for walk-ins or same-day registrations. If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact the club director ahead of time to make alternative arrangements and ensure your athlete’s spot.

To help tryouts run smoothly, we ask that athletes arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled start time. Proper volleyball attire is required, including court shoes, knee pads, a t-shirt, and either spandex or athletic shorts. Players should come ready to compete, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and respond to coaching.

Parents are an important part of the tryout process. Providing your athlete with calm support, making sure they’re well-hydrated and nourished, and ensuring they’re dressed appropriately can make a big difference. Be sure you’ve received your email confirmation for tryout registration and payment before arriving. Parents are welcome to stay and observe tryouts—we look forward to meeting you, too!

We also encourage all parents to attend the informational meeting held before or after all open play sessions. These meetings cover key details about the season, teams, fees, coaching staff, and club expectations. It’s a great time to meet the director and ask any questions you may have.

We can’t wait to meet your family and see the talent and passion each athlete brings to the court. See you at tryouts!

When you register for tryouts, our system will automatically assign your player to the correct age group based on their birthdate. We follow USAV age definitions to create our age groups. You can find a copy of USAV age chart in our Parent Resource section here:

https://www.carolinalegacyvb.com.app.crossbar.org/parent-resources/usav-age-classification-chart/108329

If your player would like to be considered for an older age group, please inform our staff at check-in on the first day of tryouts. We’ll make a note of this on their player card, which is created during check-in.

CLVC coaches and directors may begin making team offers immediately after the first tryout session. However, the full team selection process can take up to 7 days, as coaches carefully evaluate all athletes to form the most balanced and competitive teams. We know this can be an anxious time and appreciate your patience and understanding.

How will we be notified?

If your child is selected for a team, you will first receive a personal phone call extending the offer. Shortly after the call, an official offer email will be sent to you.

This email will include:

• A customized payment plan
• All required participation documents
• Information about team uniforms
• Details about our Signing Day Celebration
• A link to accept or decline the offer online
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Please note: You will have 24 hours from the time the offer is made to respond using the link provided in the email.

Will we know who else is on the team?

No — team rosters will not be released during the offer process. Each athlete's offer is made individually, and decisions are confidential during this time.

Accepting or Declining an Offer

To respond to your offer, simply follow the link included in the email. You will be able to accept or decline the offer directly through that link.

If you choose to accept:

• A non-refundable deposit (amount TBD) is due at the time of acceptance to secure your athlete’s spot.
• Payments can be made online or by check.

If your family needs more time to submit the deposit, please contact us before completing the acceptance form so we can adjust your payment schedule.

If you decline the offer, we kindly ask that you do so through the same link in the email so we can move forward with other athletes.

Important Reminder:

Once a player signs the official Player Commitment Form, they are no longer eligible to play for another club, in accordance with USAV National Policy.

We know how much heart and effort goes into tryouts — from the athletes and their families alike. If your child isn’t selected for a team this season, please know it’s not a reflection of their value, their potential, or how much we believe in them. Unfortunately, we simply don’t have room for every player who wants to join a team.

As part of our mission to remain a small, family-centered club, we focus on building teams that offer the highest quality experience for each athlete — not just filling spots because we have the numbers. This means we won’t form teams unless we feel confident we can provide the coaching, attention, and development each player deserves.

If your child is not placed on a team, you will be notified by email using the address provided during tryout registration.

But this doesn’t mean your athlete’s journey with CLVC has to end! There are still plenty of ways to stay involved and continue building skills, confidence, and love for the game:

• Spring & Fall Youth Leagues – structured team play in a supportive, fun environment
• Beyond Youth Winter Program – focused training for players not quite ready for club or looking to build a stronger foundation
• Summer Beach & Camp Programs – great for staying active and developing new skills
• Private Lessons – we’re happy to help connect you with a well-matched coach for personalized development

We would love to accept every athlete who wants to be part of Legacy — but even when we can’t offer a team spot, we can offer continued growth, community, and encouragement.

Your athlete has a place here. We’d love to walk alongside them as they grow and work toward next year’s tryouts!