Age Division

Use our Junior Age Calculator to determine your player’s eligible age division.

Competition Level

Volleyball clubs have the choice to decide which of their teams are Premier or Select level. Premier volleyball teams are considered higher competition compared to Select. Premier volleyball teams may utilize names such as “Elite” or “National.” Select volleyball teams may utilize names such as “Regional” or “Local.”

**We highly recommend familiarizing yourself with each clubs expectations for their team levels.**

The HOA Ranking System can directly compare the ranking value of Premier and Select level teams.

There is something for everyone in club volleyball!

Sanctioned Activities

Sanctioned activities by HOA volleyball are covered by USA Volleyball insurance. These activities include tryouts, open gyms, practices, & tournaments. For these activities to be sanctioned under HOA Volleyball, all participating members must be registered and eligible. Typically, all events that are sanctioned by HOA Volleyball are posted on our website.

Not Sanctioned

Other events, clinics, camps, tryouts, open gyms, private lessons, etc. that are organized by HOA Volleyball affiliated clubs, groups, or individuals are outside the scope and regulations of HOA Volleyball. These events are not sanctioned, regulated, or covered by insurance by HOA Volleyball or USA Volleyball.

Signing Dates

**Please review the HOA Recruiting Policy to ensure your player stays in compliance with recruiting and commitment rules.**

Agreements

Make sure you read all details before you sign any agreement. It is recommended to have copies of your agreement. Volleyball clubs may ask for a deposit at the time of signing an agreement. Please refer to the HOA Recruiting Policy for offer & commitment dates.

Club Fees

Club Fees are determined by each individual club and HOA Volleyball does not determine the fee structure. With that said, some club fees are all-inclusive, other clubs will add cost for coaches’ travel, uniforms and various other expenses to the fees. Make sure to check up front what is included with the club fee.

The regular indoor membership season runs from September 1st until August 31st. Registration for the new season will start in September. To get registered, junior player members will receive a club assignment request from the club they are playing for in the season. Players who plan to attend tryouts October-December need to purchase a “HOA-TO Tryout – Oct-Dec” membership. This membership can be purchased HERE.

The only time you may need a membership before September 1 is if you want to attend summer tryouts and are not a current member. For this purpose you can use the “HOA-S3 Summer Junior Player” or “HOA-S8 Summer Junior Player – SafeSport Required” membership. These memberships expire on August 31st. If you make a team, you will need to purchase the full indoor membership for the upcoming season (starting in September). The summer membership is non-refundable.

Once a membership is purchased that is affiliated with a volleyball club, that membership can not be changed to another volleyball club unless a formal transfer takes place. Transfers require a written release from the volleyball club the membership is affiliated with. It is highly recommended to NOT accept an invite from a volleyball club that you do not plan to commit to.

Junior players are allowed to talk with other volleyball clubs for the upcoming season during the Permitted Recruiting Period.

Club volleyball is typical played in tournament formats. Single day tournaments typically start play at 8 am and play concludes around 6-7pm for Saturday tournaments and 4-5pm for Sunday tournaments. Teams will start a tournament with pool play and the top 2-3 finishers will go to single elimination playoffs. If your team is eliminated after pool play, the team may be done around 2-3 pm for the day.

Three day tournaments are usually played in waves, in which teams play the first 2 days either from 8am until about 3pm or from about 2pm until 10pm. Third day is typically single elimination. For two day events, several formats are possible.

At the multiple day events, usually R1 (up-official) are provided and the teams will have to fulfill the other officiating duties (keep score, down ref, line judge etc.). For most one day tournaments the teams will also provide the R1 (up-official).

Volleyball Club/Team Information

• What is the goal of the volleyball club? Is the club considered competitive, recreational or developmental?
• When does the season start and end? When does tournament play start?

Cost/Fees

• What is the projected fee if my player joins and what all does this fee cover? i.e. gym costs, coach stipends, club dues, USAV/HOA registration, uniform, etc.
• If the team travels, do player fees cover traveling costs, coaches’ expenses, hotel rooms?
• Does my player’s fee need to be paid up front or is a payment plan provided?

Practice Time

• How many practices per week? What time will practice be and how long will the team practice for?
• Will the practice schedule change?
• What happens if my player misses a practice?
• Will practices be held during holiday seasons?

Tournaments

• How many tournaments will the team participate in? Will tournaments be local, regional or national?
• Will the team compete in single day events or multi-day events? If multi-day events are expected, what is the expectation for travel and hotel choices?

Miscellaneous

• How many players will be on the team? If positions have been filled, how many are still available?
• What is the policy on playing time?
• Who is the coach and what are their experience/credentials?
• Will players/families be expected to participate in fundraisers?
• What is the time commitment for the season? What if my player participates in other sports or extracurricular activities?