U12: Sept. 1, 2013 - Dec. 31, 2015
U13: Sept. 1, 2013 - Dec. 31, 2014
U14: Sept. 1, 2012 - Dec. 31, 2013
U15: Sept. 1, 2011 - Dec. 31, 2012
U16: Sept. 1, 2010 - Dec. 31, 2011
U17: Sept. 1, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2010
U18: Sept. 1, 2008 - Dec. 31, 2009
STEP 1:
Athletes MUST complete a ONE TIME REGISTRATION with Volleyball Alberta in Sportlomo as a "Youth Development Player - Tryout" prior to attending ANY club tryout (including other clubs). Proof of registration will be required at check-in. If you do not have this, you will not be allowed to participate.
*Cost of registering is separate than the costs for our club tryouts*
STEP 2:
There is a $20 tryout fee (for each athlete) for ALL of the tryouts (you only need to pay once). Coaches may make a shortlist of players to come to the second and third tryouts, so ensure you check your email for updates.
STEP 3:
Determine the correct age group (using the chart above) for the athlete you'll be registering for tryouts. Register below for tryouts with Fortress!
Our volleyball club follows Volleyball Alberta's strict guidelines and tryout process. If you tryout for a club/team, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll make the team.
The selection process is a four-phase process which you can read about below.
Our volleyball club follows Volleyball Alberta's strict guidelines and tryout process. If you tryout for a club/team, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll make the team.
The selection process is a four-phase process which you can read about below.
Phase 1 - Re-Signing
The Re-Signing Period starts June 8 and ends June 26. Only 2025/26 Certified clubs or Registered Businesses are eligible to re-sign athletes registered to your club from last season. Resigned athletes will be posted on club website or social media page by Sunday, June 28. This is important for transparency leading into the Open Commitment Period.
Phase 2 - Open Commitment Period
13U-18U age groups, Open Commitment Period starts July 1 and ends August 23. Only 2025/26 Certified Clubs or Registered Businesses are eligible to participate in the Open Commitment Period. Clubs must post signed athletes in the Open Commitment Period to the website or social media page by August 28 prior to the Fall Tryouts. This is important for transparency leading into the Fall Tryouts.
Phase 3 - Fall Tryouts
16U-18U Signing Period (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Clubs may offer LOI’s starting on Sunday, August 30 and ending Sunday, September 13*. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by September 27. Clubs must post signed athletes to the website or social media page by October 4.
14U-15U Signing Period (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Tryouts may be held starting on Saturday, September 12 and ending Sunday, September 20*. Athletes register to their club as a Youth Competitive Player by October 4. Clubs must post signed athletes to the website or social media page by October 13.
Phase 4 - Winter Tryouts
12U-18U Signing Period (all signings are to the club’s age group and team): Approved clubs may offer LOI’s starting on Sunday, November 29. Athletes must have the minimum membership requirement, Youth Development Player-Tryout role for the current season.