Question 1

How do I know which age group to try out for?

Accepted Answer

Age groups are determined by DOB and grade. USAV and the Ohio Valley Region (OVR) age classifications are outlined below. If you are still unsure which age group you qualify for, please email ginger@ohiopremiervc.comDuring tryouts, we flag athletes who qualify for multiple age groups so our coaches can place them on the team we think is the best fit. If you prefer a specific age group, please let us know.The 2026/2027 age divisions set by USAV and OVR are below: 
8U Regional Non Travel Club Team: 2nd grade level
9U Regional Division: Born on or after 7/1/17 or in 3rd grade or lower
10's Regional Division: Born on or after 7/1/16 OR 4th grade and lower11's National Division: Born between 7/1/15 - 6/30/1611's Regional Division: Born between 7/1/15 - 6/30/16 OR 5th grade12's National & American Division: Born between 7/1/14 - 6/30/1512's Regional Division: Born between 7/1/14 - 6/30/15 OR 6th grade13's National & American Division: Born between 7/1/13 - 6/30/1413's Regional Division: Born between 7/1/13 - 6/30/14 OR 7th grade14's National & American Division: Born between 7/1/12 - 6/30/1314's Regional Division: Born between 7/1/12 - 6/30/13 OR 8th grade15's National & American Division: Born between 7/1/11 - 6/30/1216's National & American Division: Born between 7/1/10 - 6/30/1117's National & American Division: Born between 7/1/09 - 6/30/1018's National & American Division: Born before 6/30/09

Question 2

What are the cost per player and tournament schedule for each team?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Club and 9U-13U cost per player information will be updated soon for the 2026/2027 season.You can view our website to see our current teams' tournament schedule.

Question 3

Who are the coaches for each club team?

Accepted Answer

We are in the process of updating our coaches' information for the 2026/27 season. Check under the Girls Club tab to see the list!

Question 4

Is there anything different for the 2026/2027 club season from  the past club season?

Accepted Answer

Yes we will be adding an 8U (2nd grade) non-travel team. We will continue to have a 9U (3rd grade) non-travel team. We are adding a 9U (3rd grade) club team for the 2026/2027 season.

Question 5

How do I know which division to try out for?

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Most age groups have three divisions: National, American & Regional. The "National" division teams will be the highest commitment level, highest cost and are geared towards athletes who want to play volleyball at the top level and travel outside of Ohio. National teams will be required to attend Nationals in June. "National Lite" teams travel but have a slightly shorter season and do not attend qualifiers or Nationals in June. The “American” division stays close, and attends two-day tournaments.  The furthest an American team will travel will be Columbus, Louisville or Indy and some local tournaments. Season runs from January-MayThe "Regional" division teams are a lower commitment level and are a great fit for athletes who don't want to travel as much. Most if not all the tournaments for regional teams will be local. Season runs from January-end of April.
During the tryout registration you can select which divisions you want to be considered for. If you state that you only want to play in the Regional division, we will not place you on a National or American division team. Most players will tryout for all divisions and let us place players based on their personal skill level.

Question 6

When are tryouts?

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There are two tryouts weekends. Tryouts for high school teams (15U-18U) are held during the summer, and middle school tryouts (8U-14U) are held in the fall. Click here to go to the tryouts page and see specific dates and times for each age group.

Question 7

What if I can't make the tryouts for my age group or I cannot make tryouts at all?

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If you're unable to attend, please email ginger@ohiopremiervc.com.  It is in the best interest of players to attend their age group tryouts but we know there might be conflicts and we can discuss potential alternatives if needed.  We also know that because tryouts for certain age groups are in the summer this year some families might have already made plans during the tryouts and cannot attend at all.  In this case please email ginger@ohiopremiervc.com to discuss. If players want to be considered for a team at OPVC even though they cannot attend tryouts they will still need to register and pay for tryouts so we can have their name on our players list to be considered for a team and also so we can give them a tryout number.  Parents can email or text Ginger to find out their daughters tryout number the first day of tryouts for her age group. Players  can also contact Ginger and set up a private or small group lesson to be seen.

Question 8

What time should I arrive for tryouts?

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You should arrive at the beginning of your designated check-in time. All players that are pre-registered for tryouts will receive an email with detailed specific instructions about tryouts including the time to arrive, but we encourage players to arrive between 45-35 minutes before tryouts start. This will allow enough time to go through the check-in line, change into the tryout shirt (boys only), and get settled before we begin. There will be a line, so don't wait until the last minute to arrive!

Question 9

What do I need to register and for check-in?

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Most of the check-in process will be completed online during the registration process.NEW: This year most registration and paperwork is electronic and online. The only required paperwork is the Medical Release Form. We use an online system that helps us evaluate,  track, and assign tryout numbers and will use this for our tryouts. Players will check-in at our facility and will be given a tryout number and be directed to the court. All players have to register, pay, and fill out all required forms online. You should complete the following at least 24 hours before tryouts begin.Players do not need an OVR membership to attend our tryouts.  If a player is selected for a team they can get their player OVR/USAV membership after they are confirmed on a team. Click here to go the Tryouts Page

Question 10

Are parents allowed to watch tryouts?

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Parents are NOT ALLOWED AT ALL TO STAY AND WATCH TRYOUTS.  Parents will be asked to leave once tryouts start and they can return at the exact time tryouts are over.  Parents will not be able to come into the facility earlier and watch.  We will let parents into our facility right when tryouts are over.

Question 11

Does everyone make a team?

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Everyone does not make a team.  We do our best to evaluate all players at tryouts and select those that we feel are the best fit for our club teams based on skill level, potential, athletic ability, and other criteria that we look for in players. Because of the large number of players that typically attend our tryouts, we cannot place everyone on a team.

Question 12

How will I know if a player made a team? What if my athlete is placed on an Alternate list for a team? Is there a chance she can still be pulled up to a team?

Accepted Answer

After the tryout session has concluded, coaches will work together to form teams. Teams will be posted on our website soon after an age group is done with tryouts. We will post teams using players' tryout numbers. Tryout numbers are given to each player when they check in for tryouts.  Instructions on how to accept or decline a position on a team will be posted on our website for players to view.  We will have a long alternate list for each age group. If a player is placed on our alternate list there is still a chance they can be moved up to a team if a player declines a position.  Alternate list players will be moved up based on position, skill level, and school.  We will contact a player If we move them up from our alternate list to a team.

Question 13

How will my athlete be evaluated at tryouts?

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It is important to note that tryouts are not run the same as training sessions. We will not be teaching any volleyball techniques; only evaluating skills, overall athletic ability, and attitude. If you are not confident in a certain skill, it is important to always try your best. We are evaluating general athletic ability as well as the potential to be a good teammate. Near the end of tryouts, we may place athletes on a court together for more match-like situations. Athletes may be grouped together for a variety of reasons, not limited to strictly volleyball skills. These groups are not necessarily an indication of who will receive offers to join the club.

Question 14

How will I know if I am on the CALL BACK LIST of players to come back for the second age group tryouts?

Accepted Answer

Because OPVC typically has a lot of players that attend tryouts, we have to narrow down the number of players during our first tryout for certain age groups. Once we narrow down the number of players that we want to come back for the second tryout, we will list our “call back players” on our website right after the first tryout.  We will use players' tryout numbers to list the players we want to return for the second tryout.

Question 15

I have questions, who can I talk to in person?

Accepted Answer

You can contact the director of OPVC, Ginger Hineline at ginger@ohiopremiervc.com. We will do our best to get back to you with any questions. Please know that almost all information can be found on our website

Question 16

What happens after tryouts?

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After tryouts, we will post the results on our website using players' number. Parents and players will be directed to our website to see if they have been chosen for one of our teams. If they are not chosen on the main roster, their number might be listed as an alternate. Families then have a set amount of time to decide  whether or not they will accept or deny the position. Detailed instructions will be on our website about the exact deadline for your daughter to accept or deny the spot on a team.  Once she is offered a spot on a team, the offer cannot be rescinded until the acceptance period has ended. If she accepts the offer, then she is bound to the club for the year. If your player is chosen for the main roster, there will be detailed instructions  on how to either accept or deny her position on the team. If she is chosen as an alternate there is still an opportunity for her to move up to be placed on the team. If we chose a player for a spot on the main roster and they deny the spot then we will move  a player up from the alternate list to a main roster spot. We will notify parents if we move their daughter up from the alternate list.

Question 17

Do I have to make a decision or pay money to a team immediately after tryouts end?

Accepted Answer

No, not if you are trying out for an Ohio Valley Region Club which is a member of USA Volleyball. Ohio Premier is a registered club in the OVR and must abide by their rules. We encourage reading the OVR's rules in the Ohio Athlete's Bill of Rights. The OVR has a set amount of time after tryouts begin to sign a contract and the exact dates are included in the Athlete's Bill of Rights.

Question 18

What does age waiver mean & what are the age definitions?

Accepted Answer

The  age cut off date for the sport of volleyball  is JULY 1st. That  means that if you turn 14 before July 1st,  you are officially a U14 player even if you are a 7th grader. A player with a bad birthday is known as a grade level or age waiver player. Age waiver players must play up if they want to play on a National team. They are allowed to play down and play with their grade level on an American or Regional team. Please  use this link for age definitions: https://ovr.org/directors-coaches/playing-age-divisions/

Question 19

Is there a rule that clubs can only have 3 players from the same school on a team?

Accepted Answer

Yes – In Ohio the "rule of 3" exists. This means that a 15U age group and up cannot have more than 3 players from one school on a roster. Ohio is one of only 3 states to have this rule still in place. In junior high, it only affects the schools that are under OHSAA and some private grade schools are not members. For elementary schools, the “rule of 3” does not apply to 12U, 11U, and 10U.

Question 20

What is the payment structure for the team?

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The team fee is typically broken into 2 equal payments. You also have the option to pay in full. The first payment is due when you accept the position on the team and sign the contract. Once the teams are complete, the parents on each team will receive an email with instructions on how to sign their parent contract and how to pay. The second and final payment is typically due by January 31st. Payment can be made through the secure online system that is used for tryout registration. NEW THIS YEAR AND MOVING FORWARD: Parents can pay using ACH as an option. We always strive to have 10 players on a team and the fee is based on 10 players. If there is nine players on a team the cost per player will be more. Depending on tryouts, we may have some teams with 11 players.

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