CLICK HERE to register for tryouts. Below is important information you MUST read prior to registering.
Tryout Fee: $30
2024-2025 Club Season Age Definition Chart (coming soon - the chart has yet to be posted) - This chart will determine the cutoff dates for each age group in the 2024-2025 club season. Players can be moved up age groups, but cannot be moved down age groups without an approved age waiver. If you are unsure of how to read this chart or need help understanding the age group(s) in which your child can try out, please contact us. Please be sure of the age level in which your child should be trying out for prior to registering for tryouts for the 2024-2025 club season.
2023-24 Club Season Age Definition Chart - You may use this chart from last club season to get an idea of where your child qualifies for the 2024-2025 season.
Address: Nittany Valley Sports Centre
177 Champion Drive
State College, PA 16803
Players will be offered spots on teams based on age and ability. The number of teams sponsored by the club will vary from year to year depending on the number of available players, coach availability, and level of competitiveness. In a typical club season, we will have multiple teams competing in the 12-Under, 13-Under, 14-Under, 15-Under, 16-Under, 17-Under, and 18-Under levels. We will be utilizing both of our locations for 2024-2025 club season (Tyrone Armory in Tyrone & the Nittany Valley Sports Centre in State College).
A parent/guardian MUST accompany the player at check-in on the day of tryouts. There are critical questions that need answered on the evaluation form that will impact team placement.
CLICK HERE to view team types and cost. You must know what team type you plan to try out for prior to the day of tryouts.
2024-25 BOYS TRYOUT INFORMATION
Ages: 14U, 16U & 18U (team types are typically "Hybrid" - combination of 2-day and 1-day tournaments)
Open Gyms: TBD (players must be registered with AAU in order to try out and attend open gym)
(click HERE for more information about open gym requirements; players must be registered with AAU to attend the open gym)
Primary Tryout: TBD (players must be registered with AAU in order to try out and attend open)
Alternate Tryout: TBD (players must be registered with AAU in order to try out and attend open gym)
**Practices begin TBD and will be TBD. See team pages for more specific information.
2024-25 GIRLS SUMMER TRYOUT INFORMATION (Summer Tryouts are for ages 15U, 16U, 17U and 18U only; 12U, 13U and 14U will be in October 2024)
Age: 15U & 16U (all team types)
Open Gym: TBD (click HERE for more information about open gym requirements; players must be registered with AAU to attend the open gym)
Tryout: Sunday July 28th 4:00-6:00pm (players must be registered with AAU in order to try out)
Positional Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
Team Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
Age: 17U & 18U (all team types)
Open Gym: TBD (click HERE for more information about open gym requirements; players must be registered with AAU to attend the open gym)
Tryout: Sunday July 28th 7:00-9:00pm (players must be registered with AAU in order to try out)
Positional Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
Team Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
2024-25 FALL TRYOUT INFORMATION (for 15-18U that missed summer tryouts or didn't get placed on a team as well as 12U, 13U & 14U players)
Age: 12U (all team types)
Open Gym: TBD (click HERE for more information about open gym requirements; players must be registered with AAU to attend the open gym)
Tryout: TBD (players must be registered with AAU in order to try out)
Positional Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
Team Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
Age: 13U (all team types)
Open Gym: TBD (click HERE for more information about open gym requirements; players must be registered with AAU to attend the open gym)
Tryout: TBD (players must be registered with AAU in order to try out)
Positional Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
Team Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
Age: 14U (all team types)
Open Gym: TBD (click HERE for more information about open gym requirements; players must be registered with AAU to attend the open gym)
Tryout: TBD (players must be registered with AAU in order to try out)
Positional Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
Team Practices (if placed on a team): TBD
STEPS TO REGISTER FOR AAU MEMBER CARD:
If you already have an AAU membership with Horseshoe Volleyball Club for the 2023-2024 season, your membership is good through August 31st, 2024. If it is September 1st, 2024 or you are a new member of the club, you must follow the steps below to register for your AAU membership card.
1. Go to https://play.aausports.org/login/tabid/36231/Default.aspx?returnurl=%2f and choose "Get A Membership."
2. Choose "Youth Athlete Membership."
3. Complete all the information required - when asked if you are a member of a club, choose "Yes," and enter the code RSCY6854. Horseshoe Volleyball Club will be found.
4. After you register, be sure to print your member card and bring with you to the open gym. You cannot participate without proof of your member card. A picture of the member card on your phone will work as well.