Interested in playing Club Volleyball with Forest City Volleyball Club? Our club provides an opportunity for young athletes from elementary through high school age to develop their skills and passion in volleyball. Through instruction from qualified and experienced volunteer coaches, we offer competitive teams in age divisions from 12U to 18U the opportunity to compete regionally, provincially, and nationally.

All athletes must register to tryout. Re-signed FCVC athletes must also register and attend tryout sessions, unless other accommodations have been discussed with your Head Coach. 

If you are unable to make a tryout session for your age division, please notify us at tryouts@forestcityvolleyball.com 

General Info

FCVC tryouts assess athletes to place them on a competitive team that matches each athlete’s skill level, enables each athlete’s growth in the sport, and enables each team and the club to succeed and reach the highest levels of the sport. Each tryout session is designed enable our coaches to evaluate each athlete’s basic volleyball skills, interactions with other athletes, and ability to follow instruction during drills and game situations. Final team selection placements is a collaborative process involving multiple FCVC coaches.

For parents/guardians:

  • Complete the FCVC Tryout registration below PRIOR to attending your first tryout.
  • Register as a Tryout Player on the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) MRS system, PRIOR to arriving at your first tryout (SEE BELOW, please read instructions carefully!). There is no charge to register as a Tryout Player.
  • Watch for updates on the Tryout schedule posted on our website and on FCVC social media accounts.

For athletes:

  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your first tryout session for Athlete Check-in. This helps ensure you are assigned a number and show up on the coaches' tryout roster for evaluation.
  • Bring the following to tryouts:
    • Appropriate court-wear (t-shirt, shorts/spandex, no tank tops or cut-off tops).
    • Appropriate court-shoes.
    • Knee pads, if needed.
    • Water bottle.

Know your rights to the OVA Tryout Window Process!

The Athletes Bill of Rights was developed by the OVA to assist athletes and their families during the tryout process. We encourage you to review and gain an understanding about the process, the club’s responsibility to provide the athlete’s family with all information currently available about its program, and the responsibility of each athlete and family member to become educated about the program they are considering joining.

2025 Tryout Schedule

 

Boys Tryouts

Boys 12U (4v4) ~ Born 2014 & Under 24 month eligibility (January 1st, 2013 and younger are also eligible)
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 from 1-3 PM at Stronach Arena & Community Centre
  • Monday, Sept. 8 from 6-7:30 PM at Westview Baptist Church
  • Sunday, Sept 14 from 11 AM - 1 PM at Central Branch YMCA

 

Boys 13U (6v6) ~ Born in 2013 & Under 24-month eligibility (January 1st, 2012 and younger are also eligible)
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 AM - 12 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept 7 from 1-3 PM at Stronach Arena & Community Centre
  • Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 6-7:30 PM at Westview Baptist Church
  • Sunday, Sept 14 from 9 - 11 AM at Central Branch YMCA

 

Boys 14U (TLS) ~ Born in 2012 & Under 16-month eligibility (September 1st, 2011 and younger are also eligible). Athletes born between January 1st and August 31st, 2011 are eligible via application
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8-10 AM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept 7 from 8-9:30 AM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 7:30-9 PM at Central Branch YMCA

 

Boys 15U ~ Born in 2011 & Under 16-month eligibility (September 1st, 2010 and younger are also eligible).
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 6-8 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept 7 from 11 AM - 1 PM at Central Branch YMCA
  • Thursday, Sept 11 from 7:30-9 PM at Central Branch YMCA

 

Boys 16U ~ Born in 2010 & Under 16-month eligibility (September 1st, 2009 and younger are also eligible).
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 12-2 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept 7 from 9-11 AM at Central Branch YMCA
  • Sunday, Sept. 14 from 12-2 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym

 

Boys 17U ~ Born in 2009 & Under 16-month eligibility (September 1st, 2008 and younger are also eligible).
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 2-4 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 from 11 AM - 12:30 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym

 

Boys 18U ~ Born in 2008 & Under (Athletes born between January 1st and December 31st, 2007 are eligible via application)
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 6-8 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 from 3-5 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym

 

Girls Tryouts

Girls 12U (4v4) ~ Born 2014 & Under 24 month eligibility (January 1st, 2013 and younger are also eligible)
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 from 9:30 - 11 AM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 6-7:30 PM at Oakridge Presbyterian Church
  • Sunday, Sept. 14 from 8-10 AM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym

 

Girls 13U (6v6) ~ Born in 2013 & Under 24-month eligibility (January 1st, 2012 and younger are also eligible)
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 AM - 12 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 from 8-9:30 AM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 7:30-9 PM at Oakridge Presbyterian Church
  • Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 AM - 12 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym

 

Girls 14U (TLS) ~ Born in 2012 & Under 16-month eligibility (September 1st, 2011 and younger are also eligible). Athletes born between January 1st and August 31st, 2011 are eligible via application
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8-10 AM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 from 1-3 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 6-7:30 PM at Central Branch Y

 

Girls 15U ~ Born in 2011 & Under 16-month eligibility (September 1st, 2010 and younger are also eligible).

Note: Because of the anticipated high number of registrations at this Age Division, we are offering two tryout time slots for the first two tryout sessions.

  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 12 PM - 2 PM / 2-4 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym.
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 from 9:30-11 AM / 11 AM - 12:30 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Thursday, Sept. 11 from 6-7:30 PM at Central Branch YMCA

 

Girls 16U ~ Born in 2010 & Under 16-month eligibility (September 1st, 2009 and younger are also eligible).
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 4-6 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 from 3-5 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept. 14 from 8-10 AM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym

 

Girls 17U ~ Born in 2009 & Under 16-month eligibility (September 1st, 2008 and younger are also eligible).
  • Sunday, Sept 7 from 3-5 PM at Stronach Arena & Community Centre
  • Monday, Sept. 8 from 7:30-9 PM at Westview Baptist Church

 

Girls 18U ~ Born in 2008 & Under (Athletes born between January 1st and December 31st, 2007 are eligible via application)
  • Saturday, Sept. 6 from 4-6 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym
  • Sunday, Sept. 7 from 1-3 PM at Fanshawe College Building J Gym

 

 

How to Register

STEP 1:  Register for FCVC tryout

Note: if your athlete has re-signed with another club OR verbally committed to another club, you are not permitted to attend an FCVC tryout. This rule is outlined in the Ontario Volleyball Association's Tryout Window Policy and the athlete may be subject to a $500 fine by the OVA.


 

STEP 2:  Complete the OVA MRS registration after Sept 1, 2025.

To tryout for a team/club that competes in the OVA, you must register on the OVA MRS system and register as an “Indoor Tryout Player”. This OVA registration is mandatory to sign off on Rowan's Law concussion educational documents, waiver of liability, and other required forms. Your safety and compliance are our top priorities.

  • If you already have an account on the OVA MRS system, login into your account, click Update Membership, select "Indoor Tryout Player" and compete the registration.
  • If you do not have an account on OVA MRS, create one and then complete the process as per below.

For Parents/Guardians: When creating your athlete's OVA MRS account, please ensure you use their name rather than your own when setting up your athlete's account. This ensures proper team/club registration and compliance with all required documentation.


Note: OVA MRS system will open for Indoor Volleyball season registration on September 1, 2025.

 

STEP 3:  If you have any other questions, please visit our FAQ!

FAQ

Explore our FAQs to learn more about the competitive team season including general information about practices and fees.