SCVC is a competitive club volleyball program for athletes living on the Sunshine Coast.
The club volleyball season starts with tryouts in late November/early December and ends with the last tournaments occurring in late April or early May.
We establish our practice schedule when we meet with our coaches in November. Our practice schedule is dependent on our coaches’ availabilities and the availability of facilities. Teams will practice twice a week, on weeknights for 1½ to 2 hours.
Games take place in a tournament format organized by Volleyball BC. Volleyball BC tournaments take place on weekends, either on Saturday, Sunday, or both days. No tournaments take place on weekdays. One exception is provincial championships which may take place on a Friday preceding a weekend or on a Monday following a weekend. The Volleyball BC event schedule can be found on their website.
Exhibition or friendly matches may take place against other teams on a weeknight or on a weekend. Some clubs host their own private tournaments. These usually take place on weekends as well.
Coaches will determine which events they plan on attending and will establish a tournament schedule which will be communicated to the athletes as soon as possible.
We currently have competitive teams for girls from the 13U to 18U age categories. The number of teams each season is dependent upon the number of coaches available and information on which teams will be having tryouts will be posted on our website and Instagram as soon as possible. We also run a Train and Play program for girls and boys in grades 6 and 7 later in the spring.
Tryouts take place in late November/early December. Dates, times, and locations will be posted on the SCVC website and Instagram. For additional information on tryouts, please see our Tryout Policy
2024-2025 Season Age Categories:
13U Girls – athletes born between Sept 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2012
14U Girls – athletes born between Sept 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2011
15U Girls – athletes born between Sept 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2010
16U Girls – athletes born between Sept 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2009
17U Girls – athletes born between Sept 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2008
18U Girls – athletes born between Sept 1, 2006 - Dec 31, 2007
You may try out for any teams that you meet the age criteria for but, you will have to pay the tryout fee for each tryout. Please see our Tryout Policy and Playing-up Policy for additional information.
Most teams have 12 players. However, it is ultimately up to the coaches to decide how many players they want to take, and they may choose more or less.
Athletes will be offered a position on a team via email within 24-48 hours of the last tryout. Once an athlete accepts their spot on the team, the Club will email you more information about training schedules, payment, registration, etc. Team lists will also be posted on the SCVC website as soon as teams are finalized.
Sometimes there are delays in confirming teams. This is a result of having to wait for an athlete’s commitment. We appreciate your patience during this time and we will always expedite the process to the best of our ability.
Costs come from 3 sources:
First, team fees will be between $500 and $800, depending on the number of tournaments entered. These costs include uniforms, team gear, gym booking fees, tournament fees, equipment; coaching education, coaches per diems and honorariums; club management and administration fees.
Second, all athletes will need to register with Volleyball BC (~$76).
Third, any tournaments entered and costs associated will be paid equally by each team member. Expenses such as hotel, transportation (ferry and gas), food and coach’s expenses (hotel, food, ferry, gas) are to be paid equally by the team.
Travel costs such as hotels, ferry travel, gas and food are not covered in the team fee. All costs are additional and are calculated based on tournament location, accommodations and travel for each team. Additional travel costs in the 2024 club season for each player was approximately $400-$1000 depending on the number of tournaments the team will go to throughout the season.
Please see out Club Handbook for information on financial assistance.
Absolutely. Our teams practice twice a week, and our coaches try to schedule practices so that all team members can be present as much as possible. If there are conflicts, please discuss with your coach.
All our head coaches are certified by the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and follow the Volleyball BC Coaches’ Code of Conduct. All SCVC staff members have undergone a Criminal Record Check as well.
