Club Tryouts

2026-2027 Power League Tryouts

NorCal is planning to offer the following 11-18s teams during 2026-2027 season. Teams subject to change based on player availability.

11-1 Black, 11-2 Blue, 12-1 Black, 12-2 Blue, 13-1 Black, 13-2 Blue, 14-1 Black, 14-2 Blue, 15-1 Black, 15-2 Blue, 16-1 Black, 16-2 Blue, 16-3 White, 17-1 Black, 17-2 Blue, 18-1 Black, and 18-2 Blue

NorCal does offer spots on teams at our evaluation clinics. These are verbal offers.

Please see the steps to take below in order to successfully register for tryouts.

There are two options with our tryout and evaluation clinic fees:

Refunds are given minus the $20 processing fee up until the start of the evaluation period (July 13, 2026). No refunds are given during the eval/tryout period. Exceptions can be made for illness or injury with a doctor’s note.

Tryout Dates, Time, & Locations

Registration for each Age Group tryout will start 30 minutes prior to the tryout time.

Club Director, Meg Herr, will have a mandatory parent meeting (at least 1 parent from each athlete should attend) around 15 minutes after the start of each group’s tryout. She will be going over information about the 2027 club season including anticipated schedules, costs, etc

Every player should attend tryouts in their own age group. This is the best way to ensure a fair and accurate evaluation. Our team selection occurs immediately after the tryout, so it puts your athlete at a disadvantage if they are not at their specific age group for tryouts. If for some reason, your player can not attend their age group tryout, you must send an email to Club Director Meg Herr at meg@norcalvbc.com so she can discuss the options for you.

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE

AGE GROUPDATETIME LOCATIONPRICE
11sOctober 95-6:30pmNorCal Volleyball Facility-$100 (Tryouts + Evals)
-$60 (Tryouts ONLY)
13sOctober 96:30-8pmNorCal Volleyball Facility-$100 (Tryouts + Evals)
-$60 (Tryouts ONLY)
12sOctober 109-10:30amNorCal Volleyball Facility-$100 (Tryouts + Evals)
-$60 (Tryouts ONLY)
14aOctober 1012:30-2pmNorCal Volleyball Facility-$100 (Tryouts + Evals)
-$60 (Tryouts ONLY)

* Unsure which age group to sign up for? Check the age chart below in our FAQ! *

Pre-Tryout Evaluation Clinics

*11-14u SUBJECT TO CHANGE

AGE GROUP TypeDATETIMELOCATION PRICE 
11sPre-Tryout Evaluation9/273–4:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
12sPre-Tryout Evaluation9/271–2:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
13sPre-Tryout Evaluation9/2711–12:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
14sPre-Tryout Evaluation9/275–6:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
11sPre-Tryout Evaluation10/411–12:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
12sPre-Tryout Evaluation10/41–2:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
13sPre-Tryout Evaluation10/43–4:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
14sPre-Tryout Evaluation10/45–6:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
11sPre-Tryout Evaluation10/55–6:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
12sPre-Tryout Evaluation10/57–8:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
13sPre-Tryout Evaluation10/77–8:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40
14sPre-Tryout Evaluation10/75–6:30 PMNorCal Volleyball Facility$40

*11-14u SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Registration

Step 1:

Get an NCVA Membership

Girls 17 and Under Membership

Valid: 7/28/2026 – 8/31/2027

An NCVA Tryout Pass OR Full Junior Membership is required to attend evaluation clinics and tryouts.

Tryout Pass: $20
– Valid for unlimited tryouts and can be upgraded to a Full Junior Membership if your athlete joins a team.

Full Junior Membership: $80
– Recommended if your athlete plans to play club volleyball this season.

Both are available through the NCVA website.

Step 2:

Register for NorCal Volleyball Club’s Tryout. Our tryout fee is $100 (which includes all pre-tryout eval clinics) or $60 for the tryout ONLY.

Registration coming soon!

Step 3:

All tryouts are at NorCal Volleyball Club Facility.

789 N Canyons Pkwy
Livermore, CA 94551

Arrive 30 min early to get checked in, not 45 please. There will also be a mandatory parent meeting approximately 15 minutes after the start of tryouts.

Click Here for Directions

Step 4:

11-14s Virtual Signing Night: October 14, 2026

FAQs

How do I know what age group to register for?

USA Volleyball 2026-2027 Age Definition - Page 1

USA Volleyball 2026-2027 Age Definition - Page 2

What teams do you offer at NorCal?

For the 2026-2027 season we plan to offer:

  • USAV League Teams: 11-1 Black, 11-2 Blue, 12-1 Black, 12-2 Blue, 13-1 Black, 13-2 Blue, 14-1 Black, 14-2 Blue, 15-1 Black, 15-2 Blue, 16-1 Black, 16-2 Blue, 16-3 White, 17-1 Black, 17-2 Blue, 18-1 Black, and 18-2 Blue.
  • USAV teams subject to change based on player availability.
  • WCVBA Area League: We will not offer any area league teams in 2026.
  • Around 6-8 Juniors teams (non competitive teams ages 12 and under) although the actual number of teams depends on the interest of sign ups. These teams do not have a tryout. They will be grouped by grade so that we have at the least 3, 3/4th grade teams and 1, 5/6th grade team.

What is the difference between your Black, Blue and White team?

The Black team is our top travel team, also known as our 1s team. The Blue team is our second travel team, also know as our 2s team. The White teams are our 3s team.

Do you offer area league teams?

No. This season we will not be offering Area League teams.

Do you offer a younger girls program?

Yes, we offer a 12 and under program at NorCal called NorCal Juniors. This program is a sign up to play program and there is no tryout. We will offer around 6-8 teams in this age group and registration will not begin until after the 11-14s Power League Tryouts are completed at the end of October 2026.

Do you offer spots prior to tryouts?

Yes, we are going to offer spots prior to tryouts. All players must come to tryouts whether they have been offered a spot or not.

There will be spots open in every age group at NorCal when tryouts come. If coaches are choosing to offer spots prior to tryouts, they are also agreeing to have conversations with families about where they stand in those offers and who has already been offered a spot.

We want this to remain a completely transparent process and help with the tryout process, not hinder it. Clear communication between families and coaches will make this a smooth and transparent process and not a secretive or destructive one. Please help us in making the fourth year of offering spots prior to tryouts a smooth and healthy process.