TRYOUTS

PRIMARY DATES

July 6th (Sunday)


  - 14's - 9a - 11a


  - 10-12's - 11:30a - 1:30a


  - 15's - 2p - 4p


  - 13's - 4:30p - 6:30p


  - 16's - 7p - 9p

July 8th (Tuesday)


  -17 & 18's - 7p - 9p


July 9th (Wednesday)


  -12's - 5p - 6:30p


  -10 & 11's - 7p - 8:30-

July 13th (Sunday)


  -13's - 8:30a - 10:30a


  -14's - 11a - 1p


  -15's - 1:30p - 3:30p


  -16's - 4p - 6p


  -17 & 18's - 6:30p - 9p

AGE CLASSIFICATION

  • 10's - Born between 7/1/15 - 6/30/16
  • 11's - Born between 7/1/14 - 6/30/15
  • 12's - Born between 7/1/13 - 6/30/14
  • 13's - Born between 7/1/12 - 6/30/13
  • 14's - Born between 7/1/11 - 6/30/12
  • 15's - Born between 7/1/10 - 6/30/11
  • 16's - Born between 7/1/09 - 6/30/10
  • 17's - Born between 7/1/08 - 6/30/09
  • Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006, (who are defined as 18 & under by the USAV Age Definition) and are in the 11th grade for the current academic year are waivered to compete in 17 & under.
  • 18's - Born before 6/30/08

MAKEUP DATES

For makeup dates please email:


Admin@iowapowervolleyball.com

FAQS

  • Why play club volleyball?

    There are many reasons to play club volleyball such as:

    • to learn more about the sport of volleyball from experienced coaches,
    • improve your individual and team skills,
    • continue to play at a competitive level after school season, and
    • showcase your abilities to college recruiters.

    Many players join the Iowa Juniors family because we provide a positive, yet challenging experience that prepares them to play volleyball at a high level in high school, college, and beyond.

  • How are tryouts conducted and players selected for each team?

    Tryouts for each age group are held over two separate days to ensure that the right decisions are made. The tryout fee covers both tryouts. Several Iowa Juniors coaches will be involved in the tryouts and selections. All players will be given an equal opportunity. The better your skills are the higher probability of making a team. Skill is not the only factor considered. Teams need to be balanced with all positions, so the position that you play may be a factor. Attitude and leadership are also taken into consideration.

  • Is playing time guaranteed? 

    Equal practice time is what is being paid for in the fees. All players will have equal practice time. Playing time of 20% is guaranteed for tournament play. There is no guaranteed tournament playing time for NATIONAL teams. Playing time is determined by ability, attendance, attitude, position the athlete plays and the level of tournament.

  • How long is the club season? 

    Tryouts are are held in  October and early November with practices starting shortly thereafter. Tournament play starts in December/January and ends in May. For those teams that qualify, the National Tournament is scheduled at the end of June through early July.

  • Where are practices held?

    Iowa Juniors Volleyball Facility:   6290 NE Industry Drive, Des Moines

  • When are practices held?

    Specific practice times will be determined once teams have been selected. Generally three days a week, Sunday-Thursday between 5:00pm – 10:00pm for National Teams.

  • Is volleyball a physically demanding sport?

    Practices are fast paced, with plenty of exercises and movements. Jumping, running, and “hitting the floor” are all part of volleyball. To be at your best during a game, you must be ready physically and mentally in volleyball. In volleyball, you move to the ball, you don’t wait for the ball to move to you. So yes, it’s a demanding sport.

TRYOUT INFO

IOWA JUNIORS

Iowa Juniors Volleyball is entering our 25th season as one of the top programs in the area making IPVA one of the original club volleyball programs in Central Iowa. We have helped prepare hundreds of collegiate level players from the D1 level and down. We strive to not only teach them volleyball fundamentals but life skills as they progress in our program.


Why Iowa Juniors Volleyball: As the longest running volleyball club we have established a coaching staff with similar tenure. We have a coaching staff of 40 enthusiastic coaches with many many years of combined knowledge many of which played for our club and collegiately as well. Througout our history we have sent many teams to USAV Nationals and had many podium finishes to include a National Championship.


Summer Tryouts: Summer tryouts help to ensure we see our athletes in their prime and not to distract from HS Academics/Volleyball Seasons. This is also a great time to establish and manage the all the logistics that are involved with a club team/program. Families will have an opportunity to have team meetings, setup tournaments, and plan for the season. IPVA also offers our summer commitments training programs in the fall to prepare for club season.


It is highly encouraged to attend the main tryout dates and only makeup tryouts if you are unable to attend main dates. Some kids than attend main dates will be invited to return on makeup dates.


Where: All tryouts will be held at Iowa Juniors Facility, 6290 NE Industry Drive, Des Moines.


Bid Process: Iowa Juniors Volleyball coaches can hand out bids at any time post Nationals 2023. Offers to our potentially returning members will go out as soon as the day after USAV Junior Nationals. Athletes attending tryouts may receive bids the same day as our tryouts, however, we may ask some to return for additonal training/evaluation. We do our best to ensure that bids are sent in a timely manner with over 500 kids trying out we understand the importance of the next in line athletes. We ask that families consider this as well, timely response from familis is greatly appreciated so we can inform other families of their bids as well. Questions: Admin@iowapowervolleyball.com


NOTE: PLEASE Make sure you register your player for the correct age level, not all players fit in the grade classification if they are a summer birthday. 


AGE CLASSIFICATION (usavolleyball.org)


Standard:

11U   grade 5   15U   grade 9

12U   grade 6   16U   grade 10

13U   grade 7   17U   grade 11

14U   grade 8   18U   grade 12


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE IOWA REGION - Dates currently not updated for 2023-2024 season. Dates listed below are last years dates to give you an idea of timelines. 


All summer commitment offers will expire on August 7, 2022. Previously, only offers to current club members expired early. You will find the updated policy HERE. 


(All Ages) – Early Signing Period August 6th, 2023 at 11:59pm



The deadline for this date will be 11:59 pm August 6th, the day before Iowa Girls High School practice begins. The club may re-offer a player but does not have to re-offer a bid. If they choose to re-offer a player the new date will follow the Fall commitment date. Once the offer is made, the club must hold that position available for the player, until the above deadline.


Fall offers made after August 1, 2022 for the 14U and younger deadline is October 31st, 2023, 11:59 pm, the 15U and older deadline is Nov. 7, 2023, 11:59 pm.