Tryouts

Synopsis of RMR Recruitment Program (for the 2025-26 USAV Season)

Philosophy:

• Athletes should be allowed to enjoy a stable and uninterrupted club volleyball season

• Recruiting is prohibited during the regular season

•  Open Gyms in June and Tryouts in July allow opportunity for athletes to explore club options

• Contact with athletes during any athletic event in which they are participating is prohibited all year.
  

The RMR Regular Season:

• Began with contract signing for the 24-25 season, and ends 10am June 1st 2025. 

• NO RECRUITING, NO OFFERS, NO INDUCEMENTS etc. during the Regular Season.

• Clubs may offer “skills programming” (camps, clinics, lessons, etc) for any athlete regardless of affiliation

• Clubs may not require attendance at these “skills” events

• “Targeted Invitations” are prohibited; skills camps/clinics etc must be open to general audiences

• Affiliated athletes are prohibited from participating in another club’s team practice or activities

Summer 25:

• The “Open Gym” period begins June 1st, and runs until Tryouts begin July 12th.

• Athletes are encouraged to visit as many clubs as they would like during this 6 week period

• Clubs may directly invite athletes to programming, and may discuss club philosophy, opportunities, etc.

• Clubs may not require athlete attendance during this period,

•  Clubs may not  make offers of any type. 

• Vacation may be scheduled at any time through the summer

• Athletes trying out for 15s-18s teams should hold July 12th through 18th for Tryouts

• Athletes trying out for 14s or younger teams should hold September 6th through 12th for Tryouts

15s-18s Tryouts and Contracts:

• Tryouts begin for 15s-18s teams at 10 am Saturday July 12th

• Offers, which must include a copy of the Contract, may be made immediately

• All Offers are required to remain valid and open to athletes for a minimum of 48 hours

• Parent/Guardian may sign immediately if they choose to.

• Club are NOT allowed to require immediate signature. (48-hour rule applies)

10s-14s Tryouts and Contracts:

• Tryouts begin for all 14s and younger-age teams at 10 am Saturday September 6th

• Offers, which must include a copy of the Contract, may be made immediately

• All Offers are required to remain valid and open to athletes for a minimum of 48 hours

• Parent/Guardian may sign immediately if they choose to.

• Club are NOT allowed to require immediate signature. (48-hour rule applies)

RMR Commitment Portal:

• We do intend to offer an online web-browser based system to manage athlete commitment for 25-26

• The online process will fit within the timelines discussed above.

• More details soon!