'26 SEASON TRYOUT DATES & details
2026 Tryouts!
Who's ready for 2026 season tryouts! We are, and we can't wait to see everyone there! Be sure to put our tryout dates in your calendar and plan vacations around them. Remember, each year we have record numbers of players attending our tryouts, all competing for a spot on one of our teams. Players requesting early or makeup tryouts are at an immediate disadvantage since coaches aren't able to see them in game like situations with players they're competing with. If at all possible, be sure to attend tryouts on the actual tryout date!!
At Dynamite, we strive for quality over quantity, so we will never have teams share courts and we will make sure every team has excellent coaching.
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17/18u Tryouts: Saturday, July 12, 2025 9am-12pm
16u Tryouts: Saturday, July 12, 2025 2pm-5pm
15u Tryouts: Sunday, July 13, 2025 9am-12pm
14u Tryouts: Sunday, July 13, 2025 2pm-5pm
13u Tryouts: Monday, July 14, 2025 5pm-8pm
12u Tryouts: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5pm-8pm
TEAM LEVELS
DYNAMITE VOLLEYBALL OFFERS THREE LEVELS OF TEAMS
All Premier & National Teams are Full Season (Dec/Jan - June)
Teams are created based on players selected at tryouts.
10-12u Combined Local Team
This team is perfect for new volleyball players who are interested in learning the game, improving basic volleyball skills, and competing in local volleyball tournaments. The local team season runs from January - mid-March. The main goal of our local teams is player development. This level will give players a taste of club volleyball without the commitment of a full five month AAU season.
Premier Teams
Premier Teams are very competitive teams which are excellent for players looking to improve their skills and compete at a high level. Premier teams run the entire AAU season (December-June), and compete in power league, and competitive National level two day tournaments based in Michigan, including the AAU Grand Prix in Grand Rapids at the end of the season.
National / Adidas Teams
National Teams compete at the national level. These teams are our most competitive teams and are designed for serious volleyball players who do not participate in other sports during the volleyball season. National team players must be 100% committed to volleyball. Many of these players plan on playing in college. These teams will compete in six national tournaments where college coaches and recruiters are present, including the AAU Nationals in Orlando FL to end the season. National teams will require several over night stays.
TEAM SELECTION
National or Premier? If you're not sure which level to choose, don't worry about it. Simply make your best guess. The important part is registering, showing up, and working hard at tryouts. All players will be put through competitive drills designed to measure their individual skills, while coaches carefully evaluate them to determine what team a player is best suited for. Once evaluations are complete, we will offer a player the team level we feel is best for them.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLAY UP
As a general rule, WE DO NOT ALLOW PLAYERS TO PLAY UP. Our goal is to create the strongest teams at ALL age levels, helping teams get stronger each season. We have found that allowing players to play up above their age/grade level weakens all teams and ultimately is not in the best interests of the players, the team, or the club.
TEAM DEPOSIT
Deposit is due within 24 hours of acceptance. Other season payments will be automatically billed to the credit card/bank account used during registration. If you get a new card during this time period, please update that information in your account.
THE DAY OF TRYOUTS
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow for check in and warm up
- If you did not register online, arrive 45 minutes early to allow for completion of all paperwork payment of the $45 registration fee. Cash, check, or Venmo are accepted. No credit cards accepted when registering on site.
- Tryouts will last approximately 2 1/2 - 3 hours.
- Players should wear proper attire including athletic shoes and knee pads. They do not need to bring volleyballs.
2026 AGE GROUP DEFINITIONS
- 18 and Under: Players born on or after July 1, 2007, or born on or after July 1, 2006 AND was a high school student during some part of the current academic year.
- 17 and Under: Players born on or after July 1, 2008, or born on or after July 1, 2007 AND are in 11th grade during the current academic year.
- 16 and Under: Players born on or after July 1, 2009
- 15 and Under: Players born on or after July 1, 2010
- 14 and Under: Players born on or after July 1, 2011
- 13 and Under: Players born on or after July 1, 2012
- 12 and Under: Players born on or after July 1, 2013