Our Team Selection Goals
PCVC strives to create a positive, safe, and inclusive experience for all athletes who are trying out for a PCVC club team and follows the rules and guidelines for Tryouts and Training, Rosters, and Recruiting set out in Volleyball BC’s 2024 Club Handbook.
PCVC coaches take many factors into consideration for team formation including balancing individual player development (current skills and abilities with future potential) with team outcomes. Decisions around team formation are at the sole discretion of our coaches, and we ask that all participants in our team selection process are respectful of the outcome.
PCVC coaches take many factors into consideration for team formation including balancing individual player development (current skills and abilities with future potential) with team outcomes. Decisions around team formation are at the sole discretion of our coaches, and we ask that all participants in our team selection process are respectful of the outcome.
The Selection Process
Players may be invited to join a PCVC team through the following pathways:
Early Signing (September 15 - November 1)
- Athletes do not request or apply for Early Signing consideration.
- This process begins with an offer from coaches and is only available for 15U-18U age groups for athletes who played on a PCVC team last year.
- Not all coaches utilize the Early Signing Period as part of their team selection process. If a team has a new coach this year, the Club President and/or General Manager may send out offers on behalf of the coach.
- Please note:
- Athletes who utilize the Early Signing are not guaranteed:
- To be placed on a specific team (unless identified by the club).
- To be placed on an “AA” Level team vs. “A” Level team if applicable.
- Playing time.
- Athletes and clubs that utilize the Early Signing Period are committing to each other for a minimum of one season.
- Athletes who sign with their 2023 club for the 2024 season cannot attend tryouts for other clubs.
- Athletes who utilize the Early Signing are not guaranteed:
In-Person Tryouts
- Registration for PCVC in-person tryouts begins on Sunday, October 1st. Tryout details and registration will be available soon!
- Tryouts are open to all athletes within the eligible age groups as listed below.
- Offers to join a PCVC team may occur any time during or after the tryout period and are at the sole discretion of coaches.
Post Tryouts
Athletes who did not attend PCVC in-person tryouts may still be invited to a training session to try out for a team, provided that they haven’t already signed to play for another Club. Again, this is at the sole discretion of the coaches and based on the needs of the team after the In-Person Tryout period.
2024 Age Group Eligibility
Age group |
DOB eligibility (DOB is within the range) |
12U |
Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 |
13U |
Sep 2010 - Dec 2011 |
14U |
Sep 2009 - Dec 2010 |
15U |
Sep 2008 - Dec 2009 |
16U |
Sep 2007 - Dec 2008 |
17U |
Sep 2006 - Dec 2007 |
18U |
Sep 2005 - Dec 2006 |