Club Team Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2021/22 season have now concluded. If any spots remain on our rosters after the offer period, we will post this information on our social media.

Additional: All tryout athletes must register with the Ontario Volleyball Association as a tryout athlete (no charge) and bring proof of registration to their first session.

Team status of October 9, 2021. Note: Any athlete looking to try out for an open spot as of September 24, that athlete (if eligible to be vaccinated) must be fully vaccinated, or plan to be fully vaccinated by October 30, 2021. Many venues now have a mandatory vaccine policy in place for all athletes (ages 12 and older) taking part in organized sports.

Team	Born	Division	Positions Available	Head Coach
Rogue	2010/11/12	Early Contact		Steve Graham
Alliance	2010	Early Contact		Shane Christopher
Blockade	2009	Early Contact		Paul Koot
Skyblockers	2008/2007	Traditional Non-Specialized		Greg Hannah
Rage	2008	Traditional Non-Specialized		Deb Stevenson
Force	2008	Traditional Non-Specialized		Scott Prins
Smash	2007	15U Girls		Rob Dyment
Strikers	2007	15U Girls	1 (MB)	Issac Zywczok
Empire	2007	15U Girls		TBD
Boom	2006	16U Girls		Elicia Hannah
Menace	2006	16U Girls		Cris Barbulescu
Chewblockas	2006	16U Boys		Geoff Thompson
Fury	2005	17U Girls		Michael Hayes
Legacy	2005	17U Girls	2 (OH, MB)	Brian Bouma
Destroyers	2005	17U Girls		Ted Biglow
Ruthless	2004/03	18U Girls	1 (setter)	Mackenzie Prins

It’s important to us 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!

Tryout Tips

As a competitive club, it is our goal to establish teams with the highest caliber of athletes, but coaches are looking for more than just skill. Team dynamics are extremely important so remember to be an encouraging and positive athlete who is coachable and brings value to the team beyond your court skills. Here’s some helpful 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 (water bottle, indoor running shoes, knee pads)
Be versatile – some coaches are looking to fill specific positions, be ready to adapt
Be confident
Be competitive – show you have the drive to compete
Don’t be distracted by your phone during breaks
Have fun!

Athletes must register as a “tryout player” in the Ontario Volleyball Member Registration System (MRS)

OPENS SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Offer Window

The OVA has established a timeline of when Clubs can make offers to tryout athletes. A re-signed athlete is an athlete who played with the same club the previous season, while ‘early offers’ can be made to athletes who took part in training with the club throughout the summer. The offer window below lists dates offers may be made to athletes.

Division	When Offers Can Be Made
Re-Signings	June 15 – August 8, 2021
Early Offers	August 6-8, 2021
18U/19U	September 22, 2021
17U	September 23, 2021
16U	September 24, 2021
15U	September 25, 2021
14U (TNS)	September 26, 2021
11U-13U (Rallyball)	September 27, 2021