TRYOUTS
October 10 and 11 for 8th grade & under, October 24 and 25 for 9th grade & above, 2026
Open to all girls ages 9–18.
No invitation required. No past club experience needed.
Location
Piner High School
1700 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Cost
$60
Covers both days
Schedule & Ages
Check her USAV age. Her tryout group goes by it, and it can differ from her age today.
USAV age finder
Month is 01 to 12
Her age group appears here.
Her age groupUSAV 2026–2027
October 10, 11, 24 and 25, 2026
Weekend one 2026
Oct 10–11
8th Grade & Under
Ages 9–14
| USAV age | Registration | Tryout |
|---|---|---|
| 9–13 | 10–11 AM 10:00–11:00 AM | 11 AM–1 PM 11:00 AM–1:00 PM |
| 14 | 1–2 PM 1:00–2:00 PM | 2–4 PM 2:00–4:00 PM |
Weekend two 2026
Oct 24–25
9th Grade & Above
Ages 15–18
| USAV age | Registration | Tryout |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 10–11 AM 10:00–11:00 AM | 11 AM–1 PM 11:00 AM–1:00 PM |
| 16–18 | 1–2 PM 1:00–2:00 PM | 2–4 PM 2:00–4:00 PM |
Cost
$60
Covers both days
Payment
Cash or check
Or money order or cashier’s check, payable to Aftershock Volleyball Club or AVC
Parent Q&A
About 15 minutes after each tryout starts, we hold an optional Q&A for parents about Aftershock and club volleyball. Recommended for new families.
Plan on both days. If she can only make one, come to that one.
Can’t make either day?
Two Sundays / Before Tryouts
Pre-Tryout Clinics
Sharpen her skills and build confidence before she steps on the tryout court.
September 27 and October 4, 2026
| Group | Check-in | Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| 8th grade & under Ages 9–14 | 12–12:30 PM | 12:30–2:30 PM |
| 9th grade & above Ages 15–18 | 2:30–3 PM | 3–5 PM |
- Cost
- $30 per clinic, paid separately
- Payment
- Cash, check, money order, or cashier’s check
- Location
- Piner High School, Main Gym 1700 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Waiver
- Waiver of Liability (PDF) Print, sign, and bring one for each clinic.
Open to all girls ages 9–18, whether she plans to try out for Aftershock or not. Come to one or both. She’ll need knee pads and tennis shoes (no tank tops). Parents are welcome to stay and watch; bring a chair, since seating is limited.
What to Bring
Print the registration form ahead of time, or pick up a blank one at the door.
Packing list
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What to Expect
Each tryout session lasts 2 hours. Players go through drills, exercises, and game play.
Our coaches evaluate her physical skills, but they care just as much about her hustle, how she listens, and how she treats the girls next to her.
Both days give the coaches the fullest picture of her.
What coaches watch
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Volleyball skill and technique
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Attitude and coachability
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Effort and hustle
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Communication on the court
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Desire to improve and learn
After Tryouts
We don’t play games with roster spots. Coaches call within a week of the final tryout.
If she’s offered a spot, we’ll tell you exactly what team, what role she’d play, and who her coach will be, before you decide. We do our best to place her on a team that matches her skill level and goals.
Parent & team meeting
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Piner High School
At the meeting
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Meet her coach
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Uniform sizing
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Paperwork
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First payment
Letters of Commitment
You’ll be asked to sign a “Letter of Commitment,” a one-season contract that binds your daughter to one club. Before you sign anywhere, here’s what to know:
Aftershock is an NCVA club. If you’ve signed a commitment letter for a WCVA club, it does not apply to us. You can still try out for Aftershock.
Within the NCVA, Letters of Commitment do matter. They prevent club-hopping. If you’ve committed to another NCVA club, you can still try out, but you’ll need a release before accepting a spot.
Before signing, confirm the club’s association (NCVA or WCVA) and read the refund and release policies.
Can’t Attend?
If she can’t make either date for her age group, submit a make-up interest form. A make-up session is not guaranteed and the fee is the same $60. It’s also one session instead of two days, so the coaches see less of her. Plan on her regular weekend whenever you can.
Common Questions
Quick answers for first-time families. See the full FAQ for everything else.