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Borinquen Volleyball Academy – Southern Maryland
2025–2026 Volleyball Tryouts
Borinquen Volleyball Academy is excited to welcome new and returning athletes for our upcoming 2025–2026 Club Volleyball Season. Whether you're stepping on the court for the first time or ready to level up your skills, our tryouts are open to all players across Southern Maryland.
Location
Main Tryouts
Age Group Date Time Girls 12U & 13U 25-Oct-25 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Girls 14U 25-Oct-25 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Girls 15U & 16U 2-Nov-25 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Girls 17U & 18U 2-Nov-25 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM **Athletes must arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled start time for check-in and warm-up.
Make Up Tryouts
Age Group Date Time Girls 12U & 13U TBD TBD Girls 14U TBD TBD Girls 15U & 16U TBD TBD Girls 17U & 18U TBD TBD
How to register
To participate in tryouts, follow the steps below:
| Step | What to Do | Details | Required at Tryouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Register with CHVRA | - Get a Junior Membership ($60) OR 10-Day Tryout Membership ($25). - Print or save your Membership Card (from My SportsEngine). | Membership Card |
| Step 2 | Register for BVA Tryouts Online | - Complete online registration. - Pay $50 by Oct 25 / $60 after Oct 25. - Fee is non-refundable but applied toward club dues if you join. - Confirm your Age Definition (cutoff is July 1st). | Online registration receipt (digital) |
| Step 3 | Complete Medical Release Form | - Download and print the USA Volleyball Medical Release Form. - Fill it out completely. - Must be signed by parent/guardian. | Medical Release Form (signed hard copy) |
| Step 4 | Turn In Required Documents | Bring these to check-in: - USAV Medical Release Form - USAV/CHRVA Membership Card | Hard Copies |
GUIDELINES
- Playing ages are determined by the official USAV Age Definitions.
- Players should register for tryouts in their appropriate age group.
- Players may request to try out with their peer group (one age up, but within their school grade).
- Coaches reserve the right to move players or combine age groups based on evaluations and team needs.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Team Offers | Offers are extended at the discretion of the coaches. |
| - Some teams may extend official and alternate offers to players at the regularly scheduled testing session. | |
| - If no slots remain, the makeup/callback session will be cancelled. Best chance: attend your team’s regular tryout. | |
| Makeup/Callback Sessions | Check your team’s page for updates. |
| If no update is posted, the session will proceed as scheduled. | |
| Open Tryout Period | Defined as the days when: |
| - Players may try out with no obligation to commit. | |
| - Clubs cannot require a commitment. | |
| - Clubs may extend offers in writing (dated, email or hard copy). - Offers cannot be rescinded until the end of the period or until declined by the player. | |
| Offer Guidelines | 1. Offers guarantee a roster spot until the end of the Open Tryout Period. |
| 2. Players may accept earlier if they choose. | |
| 3. After the period closes, offers and commitments proceed with no grace period. | |
| Player Responsibilities | - Respond promptly when certain of your decision. |
| - Avoid holding more than two active offers. | |
| - If a third offer is received, narrow your choices to your best two. | |
| - Declining promptly allows clubs to extend offers to other players. |
FAQ
No! We welcome all skill levels. Tryouts include basic skills evaluation and drills suitable for beginners and experienced athletes alike.
Generally, athletes should try out within their age group. Requests to try out for a higher division must be approved by our coaching staff.
Tryout fees are non-refundable but are applied to your club dues if you accept a spot on a team.
Be Notified When Tryout Registration Opens
Want to be first in line? Sign up for tryout updates and we’ll send you the registration link and official schedule as soon as they go live.