2026-2027
Tryouts ARE DONE!
Thank you to everyone who tried out for RTB Volleyball this season. It takes real courage to walk into a gym and compete, and we’re grateful you chose to spend that time with us.
Our rosters are set, and we’re ready to tackle the season. To every athlete who made a team, congratulations and welcome to RTB. We can’t wait to get to work with you.
To the athletes who weren’t selected this time, we know this isn’t the news you were hoping for, and we’re sorry for the disappointment. A tryout is one moment in a much longer journey. It doesn’t define you as a player or as a person. Plenty of athletes who hear “not yet” one year go on to become exactly who they set out to be, because they kept working. Keep playing, keep learning, and keep believing in yourself. We’d love to see you at our clinics and open gyms, and we hope you’ll try out with us again next season.
checklist
what to bring
QR code or email showing name, membership number, and expiration. Required to participate.
CHRVA Membership Options →Completed, printed, signed USAV Medical Release Form. Download here. Required to participate.
Full bottle with secure lid. No open-top cups. Hydration matters in a 2-hour tryout.
Knee pads, arm sleeves, and any gear your athlete typically wears. Come dressed and ready from minute one.
Court shoes appropriate for volleyball. No running shoes.
A positive attitude and willingness to do your best. We watch for it — and it matters.
The tryout experience
What to expect
RTB tryouts are designed to showcase who you are as a complete athlete. Over the course of a two‑hour session, players will warm up, compete in high‑tempo drills, and step into real game‑play situations that highlight their skills and style of play. Our coaches evaluate the whole athlete, not just talent, but attitude, effort, communication, teamwork, and the intangibles that define great teammates and future leaders.
At the conclusion of tryouts, some athletes may receive an offer immediately. Others may hear from us within 1–2 days, and select players may be invited to a call‑back session for additional evaluation. Our goal is to ensure every roster is built with intention, balance, and the competitive edge RTB is known for.
We’re committed to giving every athlete a fair and meaningful opportunity to shine. However, demand for roster spots is high, and not all players who try out will be selected. Once all offers have been extended and teams are finalized, athletes who are not placed will receive an email confirming their tryout status.
eligibility
Age Groups & USAV Guidelines
USA Volleyball (“USAV“) age groups for youth volleyball are determined by a player's birthdate on July 1st of the current year. Skilled players may “play up” in an older age group; however, they are not allowed to ”play down” in an age level lower than their USAV age. As a general rule, players are generally encouraged to play in their peer group (grade level).
Where we hold tryouts
RTB Volleyball holds tryouts across Northern Virginia with sessions at our Chantilly and Manassas locations. Chantilly tryouts are held at A to Z Volleyball Center, serving athletes from Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and the surrounding communities. Manassas tryouts are held at Manassas Volleyball Club, serving athletes from Prince William County and the greater Manassas area. Exact facility addresses and session times are posted when tryout registration opens on September 1st.
Questions? We have answers.
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RTB evaluates the whole athlete — skill level, attitude, effort, and coachability. Athletes at all competitive backgrounds are encouraged to try out.
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CHRVA is the Chesapeake Region of USA Volleyball, the governing body for club volleyball in our area. All players must hold a current CHRVA membership to participate in RTB tryouts. Membership can be purchased at usavolleyball.org.
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Players may try out for and play in an older age group than their USAV age — this is called "playing up." Players may not play in a younger age group than their USAV age. If you have questions about your athlete's eligibility, contact us at info@rtbsports.com.
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Some athletes receive an offer at the conclusion of their session. Others hear within 1-2 days. Select players may be invited to a callback session for additional evaluation. Once all offers are extended and rosters are finalized, athletes who are not placed receive a confirmation email.
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No — the tryout fee is non-refundable. It is required at the time of registration and covers the cost of running the evaluation session.
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Contact us at info@rtbsports.com before the tryout window opens. We will do our best to accommodate scheduling conflicts on a case-by-case basis, but we cannot guarantee placement in an alternate session.