2026 ELITE + NATIONAL TRYOUTS

2025-2026 USAV AGE GUIDELINES

Before you go any further, you will need to know what age your athlete qualifies to compete. USA Volleyball uses July 1st of the following years as the cutoff date for each age level. Your age on 7/1/2026 is the youngest age group you qualify to compete in. For a more detailed explanation, please review the chart below.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS

You need BOTH Membership Cards below to participate in tryouts.

REQUIREMENT #1: SRVA/USAV Membership – 

1. Tryout membership options open on July 1st for those that did NOT play travel/club volleyball during the 2024-2025 season. 
2. If you already have a membership from your 2024-2025 season, you do not have to renew until 09/01/25. 

Link to Options: https://www.srva.org/membership-options Link to the SRVA Tryout Policy/Handbook: https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/76d0-1905243/Southern_Region-handbook-09-01-2023-final.pdf?_gl=1*1o9y36o*_ga*MTQ5MzE5NzQ3NS4xNzExNjMyNTI3*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcxMjAwMjYxOC4yLjEuMTcxMjAwNTQ3MS4wLjAuMA

REQUIREMENT #2: AAU Membership

1. A year membership is $20 
2. If you already have a membership from your 2023-2024 season, you do not have to renew until 08/31/25. 

Link to Purchase: https://play.aausports.org/login/tabid/36231/Default.aspx?returnurl=%2f

REQUIRED PRE-TRYOUT PACKET

Prior to being allowed to participate in Tryouts, all players MUST sign and return the following Pre-Tryout Packet.

Please download, print, review, sign, and return the Pre-Tryout Packet BEFORE Tryouts. Doing so will make your check-in process easy and instant, allowing you to just scan your ticket and enter. No lines, no paperwork at the door, no hurried hassle.

You can return your completed Pre-Tryout Packet using the File Uploader here, by emailing it to admin@fissionvolleyball.com, or by bringing it to our offices at 3350 Noble Way, Suite A, Valdosta, GA 31605.

After you create your Account, and your Ticket to your Cart, and complete your Checkout process, we will be notified and begin reviewing your Order. However, your Order will not be processed as Complete (which is when your digital Ticket will be generated) until your signed Player Packet has been received.

WHICH TEAM TIER OF FISSION FITS YOU?

Fission was founded to be South Georgia’s ultimate volleyball experience, but that experience comes with flexibility for you and your family. Fission’s four different team Tiers allow you to cater your experience to your unique circumstances and desires. Wanting to learn more about the difference between Fission’s LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, and ELITE team tiers? Review the summary chart and descriptions below as you assess which Tier is best for you and your family.

• DEVELOPMENTAL TEAMS: for young players. For players and families that are young – and therefore less experienced – but are still interested in an introduction to club volleyball. Developmental teams will get the benefits of club-level coaching and player development without having to over-commit at such a young age.

• LOCAL TEAMS: for casual players. For players and families that don’t have the interest, time, or means for a more involved club volleyball experience with Fission. Local teams will practice less, play less, travel less, and pay less, so it is ideal for those that are newer to the game and/or the club volleyball scene.

• REGIONAL TEAMS: for committed players. For players and families that are looking to get more out of their club volleyball experience with Fission. Regional teams will practice more, play more, and travel more, allowing for greater player development in a more competitive playing and practicing environment.

• NATIONAL TEAMS: for champion players. For players and families that not only want to compete as a Regional team but also want to structure their season around playing at a Nationals tournament. Although similar to Regional, a National team may play in more competitive divisions and more Qualifiers.

• ELITE TEAMS: for collegiate players. For players and families that are looking to get the absolute most out of their club volleyball experience as they prepare for their collegiate volleyball experience. Elite teams are comprised of only the best talent, playing in the Open Division of only the best tournaments, maximizing their exposure to recruiters.

  When buying your ticket for Tryouts, you will be asked to select which Tier (or Tiers) that you are willing and able to participate in for the 2026 season. Your assessment of which Tier(s) is most appropriate for you should be based on a combination of player talent, time commitment, and financial feasibility. Multiple Tiers can be selected. Your selection(s) is not final, and placements on a team of that Tier is not guaranteed.

When Volleyball, Victories, & Value Matters, JOIN FISSION

Joining a volleyball club in Valdosta, GA can either be a waste of your time and money, or it can be an investment of your time and money. At Fission Volleyball Club, we take volleyball seriously, so we pay the most to get the best. We play only the best tournaments, hire only the best coaches, and pay for all of the best equipment and gear. We have the most practices at the best facilities with the only training equipment in town. All of this investment – by us and by you – adds up to exponentially better player development, player and team success, and club culture. That is money well spent. Questions about pricing, payments, or what your dues are going toward? Contact us today!