Open Positions

This list will be updated periodically. If you’re an athlete who remains uncommitted/unsigned in July, you are invited to submit your information using our interest submission form. Our coaches are monitoring the lists of unsigned athletes while we plan additional on-court sessions this summer.

Team / DivisionAvailable SpotsNext Steps
12U Girls programAll spots openSeptember tryouts. Complete interest submission (optional)
Coaching opportunities available
13G ForceAll spots openSeptember tryouts. Complete interest submission (optional)
Coaching opportunities available
13G DestroyersTeam rosteredN/A
13G Tano1 spot (unspecialized)September tryouts. Complete interest submission
14G Rook3 spots (multiple positions)Complete interest submission
14G ReyTeam rosteredN/A
14G Crusaders7 spots (multiple positions)Complete interest submission
15G RogueTeam rosteredN/A
15G FalconsTeam rosteredN/A
15G BountyTeam rosteredN/A
16G AllianceTBAComplete interest submission
16G EmpireTeam rosteredN/A
16G RenegadesLeftside or Middle blockerComplete interest submission
17G BlockadeLeftside HitterComplete interest submission
17G GalaxyLeftside HitterComplete interest submission
17G RiseHitters (RS, LS or MB)Complete interest submission
18G RageTBAComplete interest submission

Make an informed decision. Understand what playing rep volleyball means.

It’s important that families understand their commitment when choosing to play for our Club. Please view the Frequently Asked Questions section on our Club (Rep) Volleyball page for important information about playing for Durham Rebels. And don’t forget to view the Tryout Tips below!

2025/26 OVA Tryout Policy

The Ontario Volleyball Association governs the Tryout Policy for its member associations. Key hightlights of this policy include:

Re-Signing Period
(June 1 – 27)

Clubs may re-sign returning athletes during this period.
A returning athlete is defined as an individual who trained with that Club in the 2024/25 season (competitive or recreational)

Open Commitment Period (14U and older teams only)
(July 1-Aug 31)

The open commitment period is for athletes actively training with a new club, attending clinics and camps through the new club and have chosen to commit to the new club’s program. Commitments and signing deposits may be made at anytime during this period.
Official OVA offers will be signed in September.

Tryout Tips

  • Show that you’re ready to work hard
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Stay focused on volleyball during the tryout – socialize with friends later
  • Acknowledge when a coach provides you with feedback
  • Accept feedback positively – our coaches are trying to help you improve
  • Hustle! Hustle! Hustle!
  • Everyone makes mistakes – stay positive and keep trying!
  • Be respectful of coaches, other players, and volunteers
  • Arrive dressed and prepared with your water bottle and indoor running shoes (knee pads are optional but recommended)
  • Be versatile – some coaches are looking to fill specific positions, be ready to adapt
  • Be confident
  • Don’t be distracted by your phone during breaks
  • Help with equipment set up and take down without being asked; shag (retrieve) your ball, if needed
  • Be competitive – show you have the drive to compete
  • Have fun!
  • Parents – don’t coach your child during tryouts!

Extended Age Divisions and Playing “Up” or Playing “Down”

The OVA allows athletes born between Sept. 1 – Dec. 31 (extended age class) to “play down” on a younger team. While we recognize that this may benefit an athlete who starts competitive volleyball later than most, it is not a general practice we follow beyond an athlete’s first year of competitive volleyball and only if that athlete would benefit from a year at early development (and there is not a spot on a tier 2 or tier 3 team). We strive to have athletes play in the age division that coincides with their school year (i.e. grade 9 athletes playing 15U). Experience has taught us that allowing athletes to play down jeopardizes the long-term development and composition of a team either when that older athlete eventually moves to their regular age division, or graduates. In addition, allowing older athletes to play in younger divisions lessens opportunities for the younger athletes who are denied a spot due to having older athletes occupy a team. We will not purposely create teams with extended age-class athletes simply to ‘stack’ teams eligible to compete in a younger age class.

Athletes who believe they have the ability to “play up” must be assessed and approved by the club President and Technical Director. These athletes will display the traits to play with older athletes long-term (i.e. emotional maturity, physical attributes, higher than average skill level, etc).