Travel Volleyball

Edge Volleyball Virginia is dedicated to providing its student-athletes with the technical, tactical, and physical training to realize their highest potential. Our goal is to help each and every player, regardless of age or ability, to achieve maximum performance

Edge Volleyball Virginia is a member of the JVA, USAV, AAU, and the Old Dominion Region, and competes in both USAV, JVA, and AAU sanctioned events. EVV offers teams from U12 to U18. A minimum of 10-12 athletes will be selected to make up each team, practicing up to 3 times per week, depending on travel and school schedules.

Why play club volleyball? 

There are many reasons you decide that it is time to play at the club level. Maybe you enjoy the sport and like the feeling of competition, maybe you enjoy traveling and making new friends, or maybe you are looking to get recruited and play at the next level? Club volleyball offers a lot of benefits and experiences that you can gain that will go far beyond the court. 

Each family/ player is responsible for their own travel expenses to and from tournaments. EVV will have a block of team hotel rooms that parents will utilize, unless told otherwise. (Staying together provides a unique opportunity for teammates to develop closer bonds.) Several tournaments throughout the season are “Stay-to-Play” (STP). This means each family/player must book at the hotel using the link sent out by the club (even if that means paying more for a hotel and not being able to use your reward points). STPs are part of the agreement that the club and you make to participate in certain tournaments. This is not our rule, but STPs across the US operate this way. In the event a team or part of the team chooses to book elsewhere, the team may be assessed a fine and/or removed from participating in that tournament. For non-STPs, players/families may choose to book on their own, but team hotel information will always be sent out as an option. Your coach will always be assigned to the same hotel as your team. This hotel will be where mandatory study halls and team meetings take place. If you choose to stay outside of the Team hotel (for non-STPs), you will be responsible for making sure your player attends and participates in all Team gatherings.

General Questions

When are the tryouts? 

Tryouts are usually held at the end of July for girls' and boys' teams. Watch the website for dates, times, and registration. Register early to save a little money. Follow us on social media as well.

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How do tryouts work? 

Tryouts are at the Suffolk Volleyball Center, and registration will be through our Crossbar website. 

How do the age groups work? 

Age groups are dependent on the USAV age chart.

Tryouts are set up by age groups:  

Making teams is based on skill level, position, and preference.  

When will I be notified if I made a team? 

The player and parents will be contacted within a week of completing club try-outs.

Will I be notified if I do not make a team?  

Yes, we contact all players who did not make a team and offer the ability to participate in our grassroots program.

How much is tuition? 

Tuition will vary by team; all athletes will be responsible for tuition, uniforms, and memberships. Tuition can be paid in full or through monthly payments starting in September and running to May.

How long is the season? 

The first tryouts are held in the summer, and our practices usually start right after Thanksgiving and the end of High School season.   The length of the season actually depends on which team you play for. The tournament schedule begins in January and ends in late May.

If my child was on a team last year, will they automatically make a team the following year? 

The answer to this is No. Our tryouts run on a year-to-year basis and all athletes are required to attend at least 1 tryout session. Teams are not only filled on skill level but also in positions.  

Tournament/Travel

What is a Stay-To-Play Tournament? 

'Stay to Play' policies are common in competitive sporting events. Tournaments enforce these policies to ensure the integrity and longevity of their event, as well as help to ensure sufficient availability at quality hotels and the best available rates. Tournaments with 'Stay to Play' policies require all participating teams (parents/players/coaches) to book their hotel accommodations through the tournament's housing provider. Many housing companies require teams to sign contracts for compliance and policy adherence. Teams that fail to comply with the 'Stay to Play policy or the contractual agreement may be faced with potential fines and penalties from the tournament, housing company, hotel, and its organizers. 

Is playing time guaranteed? 

Though the opportunity is always equivalent, playing time is never guaranteed to be equal. Playing time is a very complex determination. It includes the coach’s opinion, the athlete’s ability and potential, the team’s need at that moment of the game and in the future, work ethic, attitude, and role on the team. Please offer the experienced Edge coaches the benefit of the doubt by supporting them with a positive attitude. Every athlete is expected to have a “Team First” attitude. The team above self should be shared by both players and parents. Negativity will not be tolerated. The top teams in the country have figured out how to eliminate DRAMA. Your teammates should be like family. You will not always agree with each other, but you will respect and fight for them at all times.

How can I get information about the tournament we are going to? 

Each tournament usually has its own website or page set up through AES (Link provided under the general information tab). This is where you can find information on participating teams and where the tournament schedules will be posted.

When are tournament schedules posted? Tournament schedules for your athlete and their team are usually posted on AES the Wednesday before the weekend of the tournament. This can include AM, PM, or Crossover brackets that can include both. Please plan accordingly when making travel arrangements.

Where can I purchase Spectator Tickets? Most tournament sites will have a link available, some tournaments will send out links to the club directors, and the coaches will give you the information for the tickets. It is based on the tournament and how they decide to sell tickets.

Practice

Are practices mandatory? 

All team practices are mandatory. In the event of a missed practice, coaches should be notified as soon as possible in all but the most extreme circumstances, one day’s notice should be given. Always be ready to practice at least 15 minutes prior to your team taking the court. Practice time is limited, so every athlete must be dressed, warmed up, and ready to go at the scheduled practice time

Where are practices at? 

Practices are at our facility:  116 Romans Road, Suffolk, VA 23434

When does club volleyball start? 

At Edge, we will begin practice sometime in November, depending on the High School postseason and tournaments will start in January.

Are there water fountains at the practice location? 

Water fountains are available for athletes. We do recommend that athletes fill their water before coming to practice.