This change brings us in line with USA Volleyball's national calendar and the practice of the vast majority of club programs across Colorado and the country. Moving to August gives our teams more time to train and develop together, lets us register for top tournaments before they fill, and lets us recruit and retain stronger coaches. We worked through this decision with our board, our staff, and the high school program before making it.

No. We coordinated directly with the new high school coach about this change. August 4 and 5 fall before high school tryouts and the start of the high school season, so multi-sport athletes can do both.

Similar to previous years, it your athlete cannot attend August tryouts, we will let you know if any available spots in her age group are open.

We cannot guarantee a place for late arrivals. If her age group is full, there will be no spot. We strongly encourage families to plan around August 4 and 5.

The November evaluation exists for exactly this reason. A lot can happen in three months. Kids grow, put in work, and come back stronger. Coaches will look at every player with fresh eyes. Players may move up to a higher-level team based on growth between August and November. The August spot guarantees at minimum a placement within her own age group, so November can move her up but cannot move her down.

In some cases, yes. Coaches may place a player in an older age group based on skill, readiness, and team need. This is a rare decision and only happens when it clearly benefits both the player and the program. Players cannot play in a younger age group.

No. August tryouts confirm whether she has a spot in her age group. Specific team assignments (for example, our higher and lower team within the same age group, if applicable) are determined at the November evaluation.