2026-2027 Club Volleyball Tryout Dates — Boston & Metro MA Guide

Dates verified June 2026, with fall/September tryout dates added August 2026. The dates here are just aggregated for your convenience, and may be wrong. Please always confirm directly with the club for the actual dates of these tryouts. We are also not affiliated to any of the volleyball clubs listed on this page. The information found here is purely for your convenience.

About NERVA Tryout Rules

All Massachusetts clubs affiliated with USA Volleyball compete under the New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA). NERVA sets a standardized tryout policy — most clubs begin tryouts on or around the same July weekend (this year, July 11–12). Clubs are prohibited from holding power/national team tryouts before this date. Regional team tryouts may also be held in the fall. This is why you'll notice most clubs in this list have the same key dates.

Club Tryout Dates at a Glance

The tables below cover clubs in the Boston metro area and greater Massachusetts, split into July tryouts and fall (August–October) tryouts. Each row is one club; its tryout sessions are listed underneath, earliest first, noting whether it's a national/regional round, callback, or makeup date. Always confirm directly with the club's website before showing up, since dates and fees can change. A "Not specified" Gender means the club's tryout page didn't indicate boys vs. girls for that session; several of these clubs run separate boys and girls programs, so confirm with the club directly.

Fall Tryouts (August–October)

Team	Location	Tryout Sessions
SLAM Volleyball Club Girls Tryout Page Boys Tryout Page	Marlborough, MA	Girls U10–U15 (Regional) — No tryout — sign up Interested athletes can sign up to be placed on a team, first come, first served.
Mill City Volleyball Club Club Tryout Page	1703 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851	Girls U17/U18 — Sat Aug 8, 9:00am–12:00pm Regional tryouts Girls U15/U16 — Sat Aug 8, 12:30–3:30pm Regional tryouts Girls U14 — Sun Aug 9, 9:00am–12:00pm Regional tryouts Girls U12/U13 — Sun Aug 9, 12:30–3:30pm Regional tryouts
Boston United Volleyball Club Club Tryout Page	Boston United, 110 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA	Boys U16/U17 — Mon Aug 24, 5:00–7:00pm Other boys age groups on website. Season: Oct–Mar Girls Fall dates TBD — To be announced Girls fall tryout dates not yet announced — check the club's tryout page
Lionheart VBC Club Tryout Page	Meadowbrook / Boston area	Boys U13/U14 — Wed Sep 2, 6:00–7:30pm Boys fall makeup tryouts Boys U15 — Wed Sep 2, 7:30–9:00pm Boys fall makeup tryouts Boys U16 — Thu Sep 3, 6:00–7:30pm Boys fall makeup tryouts Boys U17/U18 — Thu Sep 3, 7:30–9:00pm Boys fall makeup tryouts Girls U10–U14 — Sat Sep 12, 8:00–10:00am Girls fall makeup tryouts Girls U15/U18 — Sat Sep 12, 11:15am–1:15pm Girls fall makeup tryouts
CMASS Juniors Club Tryout Page	Forekicks II, 219 Forest St., Marlboro, MA	Girls U16 — Sep 12–13, 9:00–10:30am (both days) Regional tryouts Girls U13 — Sep 12–13, 10:30am–12:00pm (both days) Regional tryouts Girls U14 — Sep 12–13, 10:30am–12:00pm (both days) Regional tryouts Girls U15 — Sep 12–13, 12:30–2:00pm (both days) Regional tryouts
SMASH Volleyball Club Girls Tryout Page Boys Tryout Page	Newton South High School, Newton, MA	Girls U11–U14 — Sun Sep 13, 9:00–11:00am Fall tryouts Girls U15–U18 — Sun Sep 13, 9:00–11:00am Fall tryouts Boys U12–U14 — Sun Sep 13, 2:00–4:00pm September tryouts
Gators Volleyball Club Club Tryout Page	Nashoba Brooks School, Concord, MA	Girls U13 — Sat Oct 3, 8:00am Fall/Regional round Girls U14 — Sat Oct 3, 11:00am Fall/Regional round Girls U12 — Sat Oct 3, 2:00pm Fall/Regional round Girls U17/U18 (Regional) — Sat Oct 3, 2:00pm Fall/Regional round Girls U15 — Sun Oct 4, 8:00am Fall/Regional round Girls U16 (Regional) — Sun Oct 4, 2:00pm Fall/Regional round
Avidity Volleyball Club Club Tryout Page	Danvers Indoor Sports + St. John's Prep, Danvers, MA	Girls U15 — Sat Oct 3, 8:00–10:30am 15s tryouts, Day 1 — initial evaluation Girls U11/U12/U13 — Sat Oct 3 & Sun Oct 4, 11:00am–1:15pm (both days) 11s–14s tryouts. Athletes must attend both days unless prior arrangements made. Rise program has no tryout. Girls U14 — Sat Oct 3 & Sun Oct 4, 1:45–4:00pm (both days) 11s–14s tryouts Girls U15 — Sun Oct 4, 8:00–10:30am 15s tryouts, Day 2 — callback, invite only
Ignite MA Volleyball Club Tryout Page	The Mill Works, 22 Town Farm Rd, Westford, MA	Girls U13/U14 — Sat Oct 10, 8:00–10:00am Fall tryouts Girls U15 — Sat Oct 10, 10:30am–12:30pm Fall tryouts Girls U16 — Sun Oct 11, 8:00–10:00am Fall tryouts Girls U17/U18 — Sun Oct 11, 10:30am–12:30pm Fall tryouts
Lockdown VBC Girls Tryout Page	Wheaton College, Clark Center	Girls 11s/12s — Sun Oct 25, 12:00–1:00pm All positions Girls 13s — Sun Oct 25, 1:00–2:30pm All positions Girls 15s — Sun Oct 25, 2:30–4:00pm MH, OH & RSH only Girls 17s/18s — Sun Oct 25, 4:00–5:30pm Setters, MH, RSH & OH only

July Tryouts

Team	Location	Tryout Sessions
SLAM Volleyball Club Girls Tryout Page Boys Tryout Page	Marlborough, MA	Girls U15/U16/U17/U18 — Sat Jul 11 Power team tryouts, Day 1 Girls U12/U13/U14/U16 — Sun Jul 12 Power team tryouts, Day 2 Girls All ages — Jul 13–16, evenings 5:00–7:30pm Callbacks, by age group Girls U10–U15 (Regional) — No tryout — sign up First come, first served. Up to 16 regional teams available. Players may be redirected to regional after Day 1 (U15 and under).
CMASS Juniors Club Tryout Page	Forekicks II, 219 Forest St., Marlboro, MA	Girls All ages — Jul 11–12 Initial tryouts (National/North Atlantic). USAV/NERVA membership required. Academy program available — no tryout. Girls U13–U15 — Jul 13 Callbacks Girls U16–U18 — Jul 14 Callbacks
Avidity Volleyball Club Club Tryout Page	Danvers Indoor Sports + St. John's Prep, Danvers, MA	Girls U16 — Sat Jul 11, 7:30–10:30am 16s/17s tryouts, Day 1 Girls U17 — Sat Jul 11, 11:00am–2:00pm 16s/17s tryouts, Day 1 Girls U16 — Sun Jul 12, 7:30–10:30am 16s/17s tryouts, Day 2 — callback, invite only Girls U17 — Sun Jul 12, 11:00am–2:00pm 16s/17s tryouts, Day 2 — callback, invite only
Gators Volleyball Club Club Tryout Page	Nashoba Brooks School, Concord, MA	Girls U14 — Sat Jul 11, 8:00am National tryouts. Registration deadline was July 7. USAV/NERVA membership required for all tryouts. Girls U15 — Sat Jul 11, 11:00am National tryouts Girls U16 — Sat Jul 11, 2:30pm National tryouts Girls U12/U13 — Sun Jul 12, 8:00am National tryouts Girls U18 — Sun Jul 12, 11:00am National tryouts Girls U17 — Sun Jul 12, 2:30pm National tryouts
SMASH Volleyball Club Girls Tryout Page Boys Tryout Page	Newton South High School, Newton, MA	Not specified U16 — Sat Jul 11, 8:00–11:30am Not specified U15 — Sat Jul 11, 1:00–4:30pm Not specified U11/U12 — Sat Jul 11, 6:00–8:00pm Not specified U13/U14 — Sun Jul 12, 9:00am–12:30pm Not specified U17/U18 — Sun Jul 12, 2:00–5:00pm
Lionheart VBC Club Tryout Page	Boston area	Girls U10–U13 — Sat Jul 11, 8:00–9:30am Girls U14 — Sat Jul 11, 8:00–10:30am Girls U16 — Sat Jul 11, 11:30am–2:30pm Girls U15 — Sun Jul 12, 9:30am–12:30pm Girls U17/U18 — Sun Jul 12, 1:30–3:30pm Boys U10–U18 — Jul 25–26, 2026 — times on website Boys tryouts
Mill City Volleyball Club Club Tryout Page	1703 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851	Girls U17/U18 — Sat Jul 11, 8:00–11:00am National tryouts Girls U15/U16 — Sat Jul 11, 11:30am–2:30pm National tryouts Girls U13/U14 — Sat Jul 11, 6:00–9:00pm National tryouts Girls U17/U18 — Sun Jul 12, 12:00–3:00pm Northeast tryouts Girls U15/U16 — Sun Jul 12, 3:30–6:30pm Northeast tryouts
Boston United Volleyball Club Club Tryout Page	The Mill Works, 22 Town Farm Rd, Westford, MA	Girls U17 — Sat Jul 11, 8:30–11:00am Girls U10–U13 — Sat Jul 11, 1:30–4:00pm Girls U18 — Sat Jul 11, 1:30–4:00pm Girls U15 — Sat Jul 11, 6:00–8:30pm Girls U16 — Sun Jul 12, 8:30–11:00am Girls U14 — Sun Jul 12, 2:00–4:30pm
Ignite MA Volleyball Club Tryout Page	The Mill Works, 22 Town Farm Rd, Westford, MA	Girls U13/U14 — Thu Jul 16, 5:30–7:30pm 2x/week practices, 6–7 tournaments, Dec–May season Girls U15 — Thu Jul 16, 7:30–9:30pm Girls U16 — Fri Jul 17, 5:30–7:30pm Girls U17/U18 — Fri Jul 17, 7:30–9:30pm

National/Power vs Regional: Which Team Level is Right?

Most clubs in Massachusetts offer at least two competitive tracks. Understanding the difference before tryouts is important — not just so you know which tryout to attend, but so you can set the right expectations for your athlete's season.

National / Power Teams

For experienced, competitive players

Best for

Experienced players planning to continue through high school or college, or those who want maximum development intensity

Practice commitment

3–4 practices per week, sometimes with additional conditioning sessions

Tournament travel

1–2 weekends/month including out-of-state (CT, DC, FL)

Typical season cost

$3,000–$4,000+ (not including travel and lodging)

Regional Teams

For newer players or those with limited availability

Best for

Newer players still learning the game, or players who cannot commit to a lot of practice time

Practice commitment

1–2 practices per week

Tournament travel

~1 weekend/month within a one-hour drive of home

Typical season cost

$1,500–$2,500 per season

Which tier should my athlete try out for?

If your athlete has 0–1 years of volleyball experience or can't commit to 3+ practices a week, regional is almost certainly the better fit for now. Starting at the right level builds confidence and keeps the sport enjoyable — which is what keeps athletes in the game long enough to develop real skill.

If your athlete is experienced, motivated, and wants to be challenged — and your family can handle the time and financial commitment — then trying out for a power/national team makes sense. Many athletes try out for power teams and are offered a regional spot if they're not quite there yet; that's a normal and healthy outcome.

Important: Not on this list?

This guide covers clubs common to the Boston metro area. Massachusetts has dozens of clubs across the state. For a broader view, search the NERVA Volleyball club finder or your region's NERVA site. Also check VolleyResults.com for Talent Scores and performance data across MA clubs.

Compare Clubs on VolleyResults.com

Before committing to tryouts at any club, it's worth checking how they rank on VolleyResults.com. Filter by your athlete's age group and look at the Talent Score — a metric that measures player development outcomes, not just raw wins.

2026–2027 Club Volleyball Tryout Dates

Club Tryout Dates at a Glance

Fall Tryouts (August–October)

July Tryouts

National/Power vs Regional: Which Team Level is Right?

Compare Clubs on VolleyResults.com