2024 Thunder Club Tryouts

Athletes are required to pre-register for tryouts. Each athlete is guaranteed one tryout and may be invited back for a second tryout if needed. Please note that for the 2024 season Thunder is still only offering girls club teams.

Cost: $35. Please note that $5 of every tryout registration going to our Canadian Women’s National Team.

Registration: All participants MUST register online in advance. No in-person registration. Registration will close for each age group at noon 48 hours ahead of the tryout.

If an athlete chooses to tryout for multiple age groups, they are required to register for both tryout sessions independently.

2024 Tryout Schedule

*Please only register for one tryout session from your age group.

Age Group	Date	Start Time	End Time	Location
12U* Reg. Closed	Fri, Nov 17	6:00 PM	8:30 PM	UBC Student Recreation Centre
13U* Reg. Closed	Mon, Nov 20	4:00 PM	6:00 PM	UBC Osborne Gym
12U/13U* Reg. Closed	Sat, Nov 18	9:30 AM	11:00 AM	Crofton House School – Chan Hall Gym
14U* Reg. Closed	Fri, Nov 17	7:30 PM	9:30 PM	Richmond Oval
14U* Reg. Closed	Sat, Nov 18	11:15 AM	1:00 PM	Crofton House School – Chan Hall Gym
14U* Reg. Closed	Sat, Nov 18	7:00 PM	9:00 PM	UBC Student Recreation Centre
15U* Reg. Closed	Mon, Nov 27	4:15 PM	6:00 PM	UBC Osborne Gym
15U* Reg. Closed	Mon, Nov 27	7:30 PM	9:15 PM	Crofton House School – Chan Hall Gym
16U Reg. Full	Sun, Dec 3	6:00 PM	7:45 PM	UBC War Memorial Gym
17U	Mon, Dec 4	7:00 PM	9:00 PM	Richmond Oval
18U	Sun, Dec 3	7:30 PM	9:15 PM	UBC War Memorial Gym

All dates, times and locations are subject to change. There may be a second tryout for certain age groups which will be by invite only. See below for the dates for second tryouts.

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Additional Tryout Information

Age Groups – Age groups are as follows: 12U (2012), 13U (2011), 14U (2010), 15U (2009), 16U (2008), 17U (2007), 18U (2006). Athletes born after September 1 are able to play down an age group.

Early Signing – Thunder participated in Volleyball BC’s early signing process across the 15U-16U age groups. You can view the full early signing list on Volleyball BC’s Website here. 

Athletes who have Early Signed with Thunder are asked to not sign up and or attend tryouts.

Evaluation Criteria – During tryouts, evaluators assess the athlete’s current ability to participate and be successful for the club season. This includes physical characteristics such as jumping ability, movement skills, speed, agility, and coordination as well as the height and arm mechanics.

The second critical component is Talent Identification, which is predicting an athlete’s future potential. We strive to identify physical, technical, tactical, and psychological qualities that athletes will develop and contribute to individual and team excellence in the future. This talent identification component is an especially critical component at younger ages and will override present skill level.  By 16U-18U current ability becomes an increasingly stronger factor while considering character strengths and skills,  including but not limited to; competitiveness in training and competition and supportive and respectful communication on, and off the court.

In Catchment Policy – For the 2024 Season, Thunder will be applying an In Catchment Policy to the 12U and 13U age groups. The club will be looking to only take all players who reside or attend school within the city Vancouver. For those who have registered who do not fall within this area, we will refund your tryout fee.

Refunds – Refund requests must be made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the first tryout session for your respective age group.

Second Tryout Dates – some athletes may be invited back to a second tryout for evaluation. These dates are as follows:

• 12U / 13U – Thu, Nov 23 from 4:15 – 6:00 pm at UBC Osborne Gym
• 14U – Thu, Nov 23 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm at Crofton Chan Hall
• 15U – Thu, Nov 30 from 7:30-9:30 pm at Crofton Chan Hall

Volleyball BC Tryout Dates 

Age Groups	First Possible Tryout	Tryout Offer Singing Deadline
12U, 13U, 14U	Nov 17 2023	Nov 27 2023
15U	Nov 26 2023	Dec 4 2023
16U, 17U, 18U	Dec 3 2023	Dec 11 2023

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We look forward to the 2024 Club season!