Question: When are tryouts?

CHRVA TRYOUT PERIOD - CLICK HERE

TRYOUT RULES

CHRVA TRYOUT PERIOD - CLICK HERE

Girls teams U12 - U14 begins Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:00am and ends Tuesday, October 28 at 10:00pm.

Girls teams U15 - U18 begins Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:00am and ends Tuesday, November 4 at 10:00pm.

Tryout registration opens in September.

Question: How much does it cost to play?

Answer: The cost varies from team to team. Fees depend on the amount of travel and level of play for a given team. 

Click HERE for fees.

Question: What is the difference between ROYAL and WHITE teams?

Answer: The only differences between ROYAL and WHITE teams is that the ROYAL coaches get first choice of players at tryouts.

• Level of Play - due to getting the first choice of players at tryouts, the ROYAL teams will compete in the USA or Open division USAV Qualifiers and usually at the Open level at non-qualifier events. Open is the most competitive level of CHRVA region, USAV and AAU play. WHITE teams will compete in some multi-day events (example, Capitol Classic) at the club level, and their schedule will consist of more local tournaments. If/When participating in a USAV National Qualifier event, these teams will compete in the American Division.
• Level of Commitment - Both teams require a high level of commitment in terms of time and finance. Both teams will be allocated additional practice time and participate in more tournament days. 

Question: How do I know if I should tryout for the ROYAL or WHITE Team?

Answer: While we don't want to discourage anyone from striving to excel to their potential, ask yourself these questions when determining if you should tryout for a ROYAL team:

• When you play with other players your same age, are you more skilled, less skilled or about the same skill level as the rest of the players? If you are more skilled than many other players your age, the ROYAL Team tryouts are a good place to test yourself.

Question: Should I register for both ROYAL and WHITE tryouts if I want to tryout for both teams?

Answer: If you are interested in trying out for both, please register for the ROYAL Team tryouts ONLY. If you do not receive an offer to join the ROYAL Team, we will make sure you get on the WHITE  Team tryout list. Just be sure to keep your tryout bib with your number as that will be your ticket to get into the WHITE Team tryouts without having to pay a second time.

Question: If I do not make the ROYAL Team will I have to tryout for the WHITE Team and will I have to pay any additional fees for the WHITE Team tryout?

Answer: If you are not selected for the ROYAL team, Check with the WHITE Team's coaches at tryouts to see if you need to participate in the WHITE tryout as well.  The good news is, we will not charge you a second tryout fee. Just keep the bib with your tryout number provided at the ROYAL tryouts and that will be your 'ticket' into the WHITE Team tryouts.

Question: What is included with the fees?

Answer:   Both ROYAL and WHITE Team fees include the following:

• 2-3 Coaches per team
• 2-3 practices per week
• Tournament fees - visit the team's page to view a tentative tournament schedule
• Volleyball equipment (balls, cart, netting, training tools, etc...)
• Player apparel package (3 jerseys, warmup jacket, sweat pants, two T-shirts, 1 Long-sleeve T-shirt, shorts and Under Armour backpack with personalized embroidering)
• Coaches' lodging and travel expenses for overnight tournaments
• Strength and conditioning program with SAPT twice per week for all Royal teams.  Optional for 13's, 14 White and 18 Royal team.
• HUDL Video and Statistic Services

Question: How many practices per week and what time are they?

Answer: Most teams have two 1.5-2 hour practices per week M-F. A third practice is offered on weekend for specialty skills training. We get gyms between 6:00pm and 10:00pm during the weekday. Weekend gym time varies based on gym availability. 

Question: Where are practices?

Answer: Most of the schools we use are assigned by Fairfax County Recreation and are local to the Braddock Road area, they include Frost MS, Laurel Ridge ES, Little Run ES, Kings Glen ES, Irving MS, Poe MS, Mantua ES, Lake Braddock SS and Merritt Academy in Fairfax.

Question: Where are the tournaments?

Answer: Single day tournaments are in the Washington DC area usually a 30-60 minutes drive. Multi-day tournaments usually require overnight hotel accommodations. Travel distance varies from team to team, it could be 2-4 hours or more.

Question: How long is the season?

Answer: The season is about 7 months long. Tryouts are in November and the final tournament is usually around the end of May. 

Question: Can a player play up in an age division?

Answer: We try to discourage playing up so we can keep every division as strong possible. However, each situation will be carefully evaluated to determine the best course of action for the player. Our policy for playing up can be found at here.

Question: If I am a returning player and already have a jersey, can I receive a reduced fee?

Answer: No. Uniform designs change every year.  The fees are included in the cost to play. Players will receive new uniforms every year.