Applications for Sanction of Tryouts [girls', boys'] are accepted beginning on September 1. Tryouts are published as club directors apply for and receive sanction. If you don't see the tryouts for which you're looking, check again later, or contact the club director. Contact information is available for both clubs registered this season and clubs registered last season.

The first day clubs may host tryouts for athletes in grades 9-12 is the day after the State Volleyball Championships in your state (Ohio and Pennsylvania: November 11, 2007). Tryouts for athletes in the 8th grade or younger (10s-14s) may be held no earlier than the last weekend in October (Friday, October 26, 2007), provided the middle school season is over in your area. Tryouts for boys can begin no earlier than September 1.

Divisions formerly known as Club and Open have been renamed to Regional and National, respectively, intended to reflect corresponding teams' aspirations.

Tryout procedures (signup, forms, arrival time, etc.) vary by club. Carefully read the listings of those clubs for which you will try out, consulting their websites and contacting the individual listed if you have any questions about the tryouts. All OVR clubs must follow the OVR Juniors' Tryout Policies.

Verbal commitments by players or parents to clubs are not binding. Commitments must be in writing: e-mail, written note, payment by check or cash (receipt required), or signed contract are binding to both parties for that season. A player contract is one requirement for club licensure.

Relevant forms include:

• The Athletes' Bill of Rights should to be given to each player at tryouts
• Many clubs request each participant to bring a completed OVR Waiver and Release
• Many clubs request each participant to bring a completed USAV Medical Release
• Many clubs have their own form(s) as well, which participants must obtain directly from the clubs

Tryout sites, dates, and times occasionally must be revised due to conflicts at facilities or other reasons. Before attending any tryout, please check again closer to the tryout date, and if the club has its own website, verify your plans there also.

Clubs register their players with the Ohio Valley Region. Junior players should not register directly with the Ohio Valley Region.