Tryouts

 

London volleyball club
- 2023-2024 SEASON -

 

OFFERS WILL BE SENT OUT IN THE MORNING OF THE DATE EACH RESPECTIVE GROUP BEGINS.

You got through the Tryout Phase! Great job!
Take a breath. Relax. Get some sleep.

Only offers are sent, not rejection emails, but you can stay up-to-date with team status below!

--> Offers for cohort with multiple teams may be delayed to later in the day as we confirm any (pre) high-performance roster spots. 
--> Offers for a competitive team may have the chance to be re-offered a spot on a (pre) high-performance team should the situation arise.
--> If an athlete receives an offer for a (pre) high-performance team, but does not wish to partake in that level of commitment, they can email Allison (allison@lvcfire.com) to request the option to be considered for the competitive team.

TEAM STATUS

18U Girls (Inferno - hp) - offers completed
18U Girls (Intensity) - offers completed
17U Girls (Fierce) - offers completed
16U Girls (Scorch) - offers completed
16U Girls (Smoke) - offers completed
15U Girls (Wild - php) - offers completed
15U Girls (Wrath) - offers completed
15U Girls (Whip) - offers completed
TLS Girls (Explode) - offers completed
TLS Girls (Erupt) - offers completed
Rallyball Girls (Combustion) - initial offers have been sent September 22nd
Rallyball Girls (Char) - offers completed

18U Boys (Heat) - offers completed
17U Boys (Detonate) - offers completed
16U Boys (Vortex) - offers completed
15U Boys (Blaze - php) - offers completed
15U Boys (Burn) - offers completed
TLS Boys (Power) - offers completed
TLS Boys (Passion) - offers completed
Rallyball Boys (Gusto) - offers completed

REGULAR TRYOUT REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. 
Last-chance late tryout registration is open until September 8th at midnight.

ONLY REGISTER ONCE
and only register for your specific age cohort as specified below.

TO REGISTER - Click the SIGN IN button in the top right corner of the LVC website.
If you don't have a Fire-ID account, you'll see a place to create one.

*Athletes sign-up for their specific age cohort and attend that first tryout. At that time, talk to the coaches about opportunities for playing down and attending other age cohort tryouts, if applicable.*

All athletes must create an account on the OVA's MRS as a "tryout player" (no charge) found at: https://mrs.ontariovolleyball.org/Account/Login. 

This must have been updated on or before September 1st, 2023, for the new season.
Athletes will NOT be allowed to participate in a tryout session without having an active account in MRS.

18U eligibility = born 2006 (extended: between January 2005 and December 2006) 
17U eligibility = born 2007 (extended: between September 2006 and December 2007)
16U eligibility = born 2008 (extended: between September 2007 and December 2008)
15U eligibility = born 2009 (extended: between September 2008 and December 2009)
TLS eligibility = born 2010 (extended: between September 2009 and December 2010)
Rallyball eligibility = born 2011 (extended: between January 2009 and December 2011) 
(*younger athletes may be permitted)

TRYOUT DATES & TIMES

FITNESS TESTING
Sunday September 10th @East Lions (1:00pm-10:00pm)
1:00-2:00pm: OPEN
2:00-3:00pm: RALLYBALL
3:00-4:00pm:TLS
4:00-5:00pm: 15U
5:00-6:00pm: 16U
6:00-7:00pm: OPEN
7:00-8:00pm 17U
8:00-9:00pm 18U
9:00-10:00pm OPEN

COURT TESTING
Monday September 11th @CarlingHeights (6:00pm-8:00pm) - 17UG
Monday September 11th @CarlingHeights (8:00pm-10:00pm) - 18UG
Tuesday September 12th @EastLions (6:00pm-8:00pm) - 17UB
Tuesday September 12th @EastLions (8:00pm-10:00pm) - 18UB
Wednesday September 13th @CarlingHeights (6:30pm-8:30pm) - 15UG
Wednesday September 13th @CarlingHeights (8:30pm-10:30pm) - 16UG
Thursday September 14th @NorthLondonOptimist (5:30pm-7:30pm) - 15UB and 16UB
Thursday September 14th @NorthLondonOptimist (7:30pm-9:30pm) - 15UG
Friday September 15th @NorthLondonOptimist (5:30pm-7:30pm) - RB-G
Friday September 15th @NorthLondonOptimist (7:30pm-9:30pm) - RB-B and TLS-B
Saturday September 16th @NorthLondonOptimist (9:00am-11:00am) - RB-G
Saturday September 16th @NorthLondonOptimist (11:00am-1:00pm) - TLS-G
Saturday September 16th @NorthLondonOptimist (1:30pm-3:30pm) - 16UG
Saturday September 16th @NorthLondonOptimist (3:30pm-5:30pm) - 17UG
Saturday September 16th @NorthLondonOptimist (6:00pm-8:00pm) - 18UG
Sunday September 17th @NorthLondonOptimist (9:00am-11:00am) - TLS-G
Sunday September 17th @NorthLondonOptimist (11:00am-1:00pm) - 15UG
Sunday September 17th @NorthLondonOptimist (1:30pm-3:30pm) - RB-B and TLS-B
Sunday September 17th @NorthLondonOptimist (3:30pm-5:30pm) - 15UB and 16UB
Sunday September 17th @NorthLondonOptimist (6:00pm-8:00pm) - 17UB and 18UB
Monday September 18th @StThomasAcquinas (7:00pm-9:00pm) - 16UG
Wednesday September 20th @StThomasAcquinas (7:00pm-9:00pm) - 15UB
Thursday September 21st @CarlingHeights (6:00pm-8:00pm) - RB-G and TLS-B
Thursday September 21st @CarlingHeights (8:00pm-10:00pm) - TLS-G


While it's recommended to participate in as many tryout sessions as possible, don't fret if you're going to miss one! Life is busy and messy, and we will ensure all athletes are fairly assessed for as many observations as possible. 

Athlete Selection
Athletes will be selected to LVC teams based on the following criteria:
  • PHYSICAL - Ability to meet certain standards in the following physical indicators: height, vertical jump, speed, functional strength and mobility, agility. 
  • INDIVIDUAL SKILL - Ability to consistently apply the six (6) major skills while limiting errors during competition in training and during official matches. The six (6) major skills are: Ball control including serve receiving, Setting, Attacking, Blocking, Defending, Serving. 
  • TACTICAL - Ability to read the play and make proper decisions on court. Ability to utilize information provided by the coaching staff and relate it to individual or team performance. o Ability to effectively communicate during matches.
  • BEHAVIOURAL - Demonstrates qualities conducive to individual improvement such as: self-motivatation, strong work ethic, responsibility and focus. Demonstrates qualities conducive to team success such as: strong leadership, positive attitude, effective communication and coachability.
  • POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP - Current performance level relative to past performance level and perceived potential to develop.
Athletes are selected by the club's Technical Directors and Pathway Coordinator as well as the teams' respective Head Coach and Assistant Coaches.

LVC Model 
The points below have raised the level of LVC to new heights! In line with the OVA and Volleyball Canada, our Development Model is what is in the athlete's best interests long-term.
  1. Standardized Yearly Training Plans (YTP's) - Implemented by Technical Directors and Head Coaches to best guide athlete development, mindful of work/rest balance and external factors (school sports, exams, etc.)
  2. Multi-Court Facilities Opportunities - Teams will have some opportunities to train at multi-court facilities with others like-skilled teams. This allows position-specific training and skill-specific training for the athletes.
  3. Technical Directors - To ensure athletes are selected and developed in line with LTAD principles, the LVC Technical Directors will work alongside Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches.
  4. Chris Lawson - Hired as LVC Pathway Coordinator, directing our Technical Directors and Head Coaches.
  5. Building Capacity in Coaching - Development Coach (DC) model provides professional development opportunities for developing Assistant Coaches through a genuine mentorship program and oversight of Yearly Training Plan (YTP's).