BOLTS
VOLLEYBALL
CLUB
Tryouts & Registration
The Palestra
1450 Hayes LN
Players are encouraged to attend both tryouts, if possible and applicable. Please arrive 20 minutes ahead of time to check in. Players must have a USAV/Iowa Region tryout membership. Any follow-up information or offers will be sent AFTER the final tryout date, October 25.
Cost: $30 until Oct 17th, $40 beginning Oct 18th!
Summer 2025 Commitment Dates (All offers will expire after these deadlines):
14U and Younger Age Groups - August 11, 11:59pm
15U and Older Age Groups - August 11, 11:59pm
Fall 2025 Commitment Dates (All offers will expire after these deadlines):
14U and Younger Age Groups - November 5, 11:59pm
15U and Older Age Groups - November 12, 11:59pm
Will everyone who attends tryouts make a team?
Unfortunately, due to coaching and practice constraints, we are unable to offer team invitations to everyone. However, for those who do not make a team, we provide practice player invitations.
How do I know if I make a team?
Team invitations will be sent through OCS. Please ensure you use the same email for OCS registration as you do for tryout registration.
How many teams will you have?
We plan to have a total of 7-8 teams across the 11-17u levels. Depending on the number of tryout participants, we will form 1-2 teams at each age level.
Do I need a tryout membership?
Those who are not current USAV members will need a tryout membership. Memberships from the previous year expire on August 31, 2024. If you accepted a team invite during the summer, you must purchase a full USAV membership prior to tryouts.
When will team invites be sent?
Team invites will be sent through the OCS system within a few days after the final tryout date. Please ensure that the email you used to register for tryouts is the same one you use for OCS.
Do I have to pay for tryouts again?
You only need to pay for tryouts once, which covers all sessions. If you paid for team evaluations during the summer, there are no additional tryout fees. However, those who attended Summer Skills will need to register and pay the tryout fee.
Accessing your Membership Card:
Go to your SportsEngine Account
Click on Household
Click on "View Profile" under the athlete's name
Click on "View Details" under the Iowa Region Membership
Click "Save Membership Card" next to the current season's membership
Click the appropriate option to print or save the card
NOW CLOSED! Thanks to those who attended!
BOLTS Evaluations - Summer
Summer Skills Clinic: August 5-8th, 6-8pm
BOLTS Evaluations Only: August 8th, 7:30-9pm
The purpose of our team invite BOLTS Evaluations is to offer a summer evaluation for players who either attend our Summer Skills Clinic or played for us in the previous year. We understand that other clubs are offering summer tryouts, and we want to provide peace of mind for those who wish to play for us again. From the evaluation, players may receive an age level team invitation, with specific team assignments (Black vs. Purple) determined during fall tryouts.
**BOLTS EVALUATION, previous players only (12-15u)** You are invited to attend a separate BOLTS Evaluation during the summer. You do not need to attend both the BOLTS Evaluation and the Summer Skills Clinic, both offer evaluations for an age level invitation. After the BOLTS Evaluation, we will provide a list of skills to work on before fall tryouts. Highly skilled and motivated players may receive a general team invitation for the 2024-2025 season, subject to the summer acceptance deadline.
**Summer Skills Participants (5th-8th Grade):**Those who to attend our Summer Skills Clinic have the added bonus of receiving a BOLTS Evaluation. Our Summer Skills clinic is open to anyone regardless of club affiliation. After the clinic, we will provide a list of skills to work on before fall tryouts. Highly skilled and motivated players may receive a team invitation for the 2024-2025 season, subject to the summer acceptance deadline. Players must have a previous USA Volleyball membership or tryout membership if did not play in a previous year.
Will BVC offer Summer 2024 tryouts?
BVC will not hold official summer tryouts. As a club, we believe in providing everyone with the opportunity to play, especially those starting volleyball at the school level. Players who were with our club in the previous season are welcome to attend our team invite evaluation session. Additionally, participants of our Summer Skills Clinic will have the added benefit of the BOLTS Evaluation.
What is a team invite BOLTS evaluation?
Although we do not hold official summer tryouts, we understand that waiting until fall can be stressful. To alleviate this, we offer team invite BOLTS Evaluations for players who participated in the previous season or attend our Summer Skills Clinic. Each player will receive a skills assessment and recommendations for improvement for fall tryouts. Based on these evaluations, players who are a good fit for our club will receive an official age-level team invite for BVC. No more than 60% of team spots will be filled at this time, with final team determinations made after fall tryouts.
What is a BOLTS evaluation for previous BVC players?
Although we do not hold official summer tryouts, we understand that waiting until fall can be stressful. To alleviate this, we offer team invite BOLTS Evaluations for players who participated in the previous season or attend our Summer Skills Clinic. Each player will receive a skills assessment and recommendations for improvement for fall tryouts. Based on these evaluations, players who are a good fit for our club will receive an official age-level team invite for BVC. No more than 60% of team spots will be filled at this time, with final team determinations made after fall tryouts.
Can I bring a friend to the BOLTS Evaluations?
Only players from last year are allowed to attend our summer BOLTS Evaluations. Anyone who did not play with us last year, are welcome to attend our Summer Skills clinic and automatically receive an evaluation.
I did not play with LLVBC last year, can I attend the BOLTS Evaluation?
Only players from last year are allowed to attend our summer BOLTS Evaluations. Anyone who did not play with us last year, are welcome to attend our Summer Skills clinic and automatically receive an evaluation.
Do I have to register for tryouts?
Yes, you must pre-register online for tryouts.
I received an offer during Summer Skills BOLTS Evaluation should I still attend Fall tryouts?
Yes, fall tryouts give you the opportunity to showcase the additional skills you've developed over the past few months. Final team determinations will be made during the fall tryouts.
I received an offer during team invite BOLTS Evaluations, should I still attend Fall tryouts?
Yes, fall tryouts give you the opportunity to showcase the additional skills you've developed over the past few months. Final team determinations will be made during the fall tryouts.
I did not receive an offer in the Summer, will I make a team in the Fall?
Teams were not completely filled during the summer. Not receiving an offer in the summer does not preclude you from making a team during fall tryouts.
BOLTS Volleyball Club 16/17U Summer Tryouts: CLOSED
Date/Time: 6-8pm
Location: North Liberty Rec Center
We are planning to host only summer tryouts for our 17u team. If we are unable to fill our roster with summer tryouts, we will host an additional fall tryout.
Please arrive 20 minutes ahead of time to check in. Players must have a USAV/Iowa Region tryout membership. Any follow-up information or offers will be sent prior to the August 11th commitment date.
Will you have fall tryouts for 17u?
We are planning to host only summer tryouts for our 17u team. If we are unable to fill our roster with summer tryouts, we will host an additional fall tryout.
When will 17u team invites be sent?
Team invites will be sent through the OCS system within a few days after the final tryout date prior to the August 11th commitment deadline. Please ensure that the email you used to register for tryouts is the same one you use for OCS.
Do I have to register for tryouts?
Yes, you must pre-register online for tryouts.