"Competence Builds Confidence"

• Where: Tryouts will be held at the Rochester Community Center 150 Wakefield Street
   

• When: Nov. 8th and 15th between 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  as follows:

  • U-18 and U-14 from 10:00 - 12:30 (Registration at 9:30am)

  • U-16 from 1:30 - 4:00 (Registration at 1:00pm)

  • U-12 will be HELD WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11TH AT NEW HEIGHTS IN PORTSMOUTH FROM 6-8 PM
     

• How Much:  TWO CHECKS.  One for $25.00 (non-refundable) and one for $35.00. Both Checks made out to "Great Bay Volleyball Club, Inc."
   

• What to do before tryouts: Pre-Register with Great Bay now by clicking here. If you were a member last year, Renew with NERVA by Clicking here.   If  you have never Registered with NERVA or USAV (new players) please click here.  Read the Tryout FAQ for more information on tryouts.
   

• What Age Group am I? See age definitions below
   

Tryout FAQ

1.       What is Great Bay’s Philosophy about tryouts, cuts and the selection process?

2.       When will I know who my coach is and why don’t you announce that ahead of time?

3.       What happens if I do not make a team at Great Bay?

4.       I tried out for another club and I am weighing my options.  Is that OK?

5.       How will I know if I was selected for a team?

6.       I was selected for a Great Bay team.  What do I do now?

7.   What is the difference between Great Bay Pre-Registration and NERVA Registration?

8.   How do I know which age group to tryout for?

 

What is Great Bay’s Philosophy about tryouts, cuts and the selection process?

1.       Our goal at tryouts is to place as many players as possible on teams.  Much of the process is dependent on the number of qualified coaches we have and the number of adequate facilities at our disposal.  Generally speaking, we have been able to support 8 or 9 teams and the practice squad.  Simply put, we hate to cut players.  We are here to develop anyone who wants to learn but we have chosen to protect the integrity of the learning process by making sure our coaches are properly trained and equipped.  In most cases, there are more players than we can take leading to some players not being  selected for teams.

a.       Some of the criteria for selection for a team is based on (in no particular order); position, skill level, attitude, enthusiasm, knowledge of the game and athleticism. 

b.      Each team has an average of 9 players.  Often times, younger teams (14’s, 12’s, etc.) have more (between 10 and 12).  Rarely, if ever, will we take more than 12 on a team.

c.       The practice squad can support 12 – 16 players of roughly the same age group.
 

When will I know who my coach is and why don’t you announce that ahead of time?

2.       We generally have a loose idea of who is coaching which team going into tryouts.  Due to NHIAA rules and regulations (the governing body for NH High School Sports), we cannot fully determine coaching assignments until, at least, the second day of tryouts.

a.       Specifically;  high school coaches are prohibited from coaching out of season teams if more than 25% of the players are from his or her school district (above grade 6).

b.      Once we determine which teams players are chosen for, we can then finalize coaches for each team.

What happens if I do not make a Great Bay team?

3.       The most likely reason for not making a team is described in #1 above.  This can happen at any age group.  The Practice Squad is open to all Great Bay Players (up to the manageable number of players that can be accommodated on one court).  Please read the information below about the Practice Squad for more detailed information.

a.       We do everything we can to make fair decisions quickly.  We know (and encourage) that players may be trying out for other clubs.  We promise to let you know as soon as possible so that you may keep your options open.  We hope that you will do the same for us if you accept a position with another club so that we can give everyone the best opportunity.

I tried out for another club and I am weighing my options.  Is that OK?

4.       It’s not only OK, we encourage players to keep their options open.  We want intelligent players who have made smart decisions about their playing opportunities.  While this subject is usually cause for drawn out discussion, Let us simply say that If you make a decision to play for a club, coach or team because you think you will have the best possible experience and opportunity; we support your decision.  You need not be shy about talking with us about your decisions.  We will try to help the best we can in the process and would prefer open, honest dialogue about your choices.

How will I know if I was selected for a team?

5.       We will post the teams on our website following the last tryout date.  We will do everything we can to be fair, accurate and expedient.  If you have any questions about this process, please contact Mike McDonnell directly.

I was Selected for a Great Bay team.  What do I do now?

6.       Congratulations.  Make sure your coach has your correct contact info and that you have a way to contact your coach.  Read the Policies and Procedures Manual (parents too!).  Get ready to have a fun and exciting season with Great Bay Volleyball!

What is the difference between Great Bay Pre-Registration and NERVA Registration?

7.   Anyone playing for Great Bay, or any club in New England,  MUST REGISTER ONLINE with NERVA using the Webpoint system.  Please note: Pre-Registration for Great Bay and NERVA online registration are two separate registrations. 

On our pre-registration page you can pre-register for Great Bay Tryouts.  This is not a commitment to Great Bay nor does it guarantee a spot on a team, it simply allows us to plan properly for tryouts.  Please pre-register even if you are trying out for multiple clubs.  If you played for Great Bay (or any club) last year, you are in the Webpoint system and all you should have to do is login to the Webpoint website and renew your membership. 

If you are trying out for more than one club, you should choose “undecided” in the club selection area.  In this case, you should print out and sign the “Waiver and Liability”  and bring it with you to each tryout.  If you are only trying out for Great Bay, choose Great Bay as your club and come to tryouts.

Please use this important link for  NERVA'S FULL REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

USA VOLLEYBALL JUNIOR OLYMPIC AGE DEFINITION
For use during the 2009-2010 Season

Once a player participates in a club or varsity program for any university, college, community college, or junior college, he/she is ineligible to play in any regional or national JOVC qualifying and championship events.

18 and Under Division:
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1991
or
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1990 and a high school student in the twelfth (12th) grade or below during some part of the current academic year

17 and Under Division:
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1992

16 and Under Division:
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1993

15 and Under Division:
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1994

14 and Under Division:
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1995

13 and Under Division:
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1996

12 and Under Division:
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1997

Boys 14 and Under Division:
Regionally waived boys teams in the 14 and under age group will be allowed to participate at the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships using the following age/grade definition:

Players who were born on or after September 1, 1995 or Players who were born on or after September 1, 1994 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) grade during the current academic year. (This exception is based on the net height difference of 7’4 1/8” to 7’ 11 5/8” between the 14 and Under Division to the 15 and Under Division.)

Note: These age definitions are used by domestic club programs and are NOT the same as the age definitions for the International and Domestic High Performance programs for 2010.

The classification cut-off date of the September 1 was reviewed by the USAV Youth/Junior Olympic Volleyball Division (YJOVD) prior to the USAV 2008 Annual Meetings and research justified the continuation of the cut-off date of September 1. Additional information can be found on the USA Volleyball Website.

To Determine the Correct Age Division using the chart below, please find the month of Birth in the left column and then the year of birth in the same row.

(i.e. if you were born in December of 1995 you are eligible for U-14's and older age divisions (you are ineligible for U-13's and younger age divisions).

 

MOB	18's1	18's	17's	16's	15's2	14's	13's	12's	11's	10's
Sept	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Oct	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Nov	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Dec	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Jan	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
Feb	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
Mar	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
Apr	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
May	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
June	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
July	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
Aug	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000

1 Player who was born on or after September 1, 1990 and is a high school student during some part of the current academic year

2 Male Only - Player who was born on or after September 1, 1994 (15 years or younger) who shall neither have completed nor are in a grade higher than the eighth grade (8th) grade during the current academic year are eligible to play in the 14 & Under division.