NICKEL CITY
VOLLEYBALL
TRYOUTS
Tryouts
Tryout Registration is now OPEN for the 2025-2026 Nickel City Volleyball club season!
Use the links below for more details on commonly asked questions.
Register
Use the link below to register for Nickel City tryout. A SportsEngine account is required to complete registration.
Registration closes on November 16th*
*Registration will close for travel player tryouts to be conducted,
but will reopen to continue accepting practice player registrations.
Tryout Dates
TRAVEL PLAYER TRYOUT DATES
For participants interested in a travel role (tournament participation required), tryouts will be held as follows:
Age Division
Desired Role
Tryout Date
Time
14u and younger
Travel Player
Monday, Nov. 17th
6:30 - 8:00pm
15u & 16u
Travel Player
Tuesday, Nov. 18th
6:30 - 8:00pm
17u & 18u
Travel Player
Wednesday, Nov. 19th
6:30 - 8:00pm
PRACTICE PLAYER TRYOUT DATES
For participants interested in a practice only role, tryouts will be held after Thanksgiving - session dates/times to be confirmed soon.
Age Division
Desired Role
Tryout Date
15u & younger
Practice Player
TBD
16u, 17u & 18u
Practice Player
TBD
ATTENDING YOUR TRYOUT
To ensure a smooth tryout and no delays in participation, review the tryout requirements to ensure all requirements are complete, including:
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Registered to participate in tryout (only pre-registered athletes will be eligible to participate)
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Have proof of WEVA membership (screenshot or printout of ID card)
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Tryout fee pre-paid or cash accepted
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Attend the tryout date/time that correlates to the participant's age of eligibility
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Eligibility is based on how old the athlete will be on June 30, 2026
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All tryouts will be held at WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 95 4TH ST., BUFFALO, NY 14202 unless otherwise noted.
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Registered players should plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tryout start time for check-in.
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Nickel City has a closed tryout policy: only participating players and coaching staff will be allowed in the gym during sessions.
Teams and Roles
Travel Players/Teams
We are planning for plan for three travel teams each season. Teams will have 10-12 rostered travel players and 2-4 practice players each.
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For the 2025-2026 season we are planning for teams at the 14u, 16u and 18u divisions. The 18u team will have both 18u and 17u players, the 16u will include 15u player and the 14u team will include anyone 14 or under.
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Nickel City may adjust the age divisions for our travel teams based on the age range and skill of tryout participants to make the most competitive teams.
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Practice Players/Teams
Nickel City will have up to two practice teams, each with a max of 16 players. Players assigned to practice teams will be grouped by skill to allow for continued skill development during the season.
Refer to the Roles and Fees and Teams pages for the most recent season's fees and schedules as reference.
Tryout Requirements
Review the required items below to participate in the Nickel City Volleyball Tryouts!
If you have any questions or concerns about our program or the tryout requirements, check the links below for more information or email us with any additional questions.
for Tryouts
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All participants must be registered in advance to attend
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Complete the registration based desired player role
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This is a REQUIRED, annual membership for ALL players and staff
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Membership details and purchase links are available on our WEVA Page
*WEVA/USAV membership fees are separate from any Nickel City fees
Tryout
Fee
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All participants must pay a tryout fee to Nickel City Volleyball
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The fee can be prepaid with registration or on site when attending a tryout
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Ensure the above items are complete to avoid delays or disqualify a player from participating in tryouts
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Nickel City has a closed tryout policy: only participating players and coaching staff will be allowed in the gym during tryout sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
When are tryouts?
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Nickel City tryouts are typically held in mid-November or early-December, following the conclusion of the varsity high school post-season.
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The most current tryout information will be posted to the website as it is available.
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The Western Empire Volleyball Association (WEVA) is a not-for-profit organization and a regional member of USA Volleyball (USAV), the national sports governing body for volleyball. Its purpose is to develop and promote the sport of volleyball, through adult, junior, and youth programs.
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To participate in USAV programs (as a player, coach, manager, club or team rep, chaperone or administrator for any club or team) you must register as a member of USAV & WEVA. This registration provides you with coverage under the USAV Insurance Program during your participation in sanctioned tryouts, practices, clinics, and tournaments.
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Learn more about membership options here: WEVA/USAV
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USAV age definitions are determined by the age the player will be on June 30th during the active season.
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For USAV, the season eligibility runs from Sept 1st - Aug 31st. For the 2025 - 2026 season, a player's age division is based on how old they will be on June 30, 2026.
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Age divisions are enforced in sanctioned competitions and tournaments. Teams and players can enter into older age divisions but cannot compete in younger divisions. [ex. a 16u player/team can play in the 18u division, but an 18u player/team cannot participate in the 15u division].
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Yes! Players of all skill level are invited to tryout and join. Players with limited experience would be best suited for a practice player role on one of the practice teams.
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If you have a WEVA membership for the current season you can tryout with multiple clubs.
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NOTE: Regular/full season memberships expire on August 31st. If you have renewed your membership as of September 1st of the current year, or purchased a tryout membership, it is valid for any club tryout.
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Be prepared to provide proof of membership at your tryout.
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Yes! Attending tryouts will help us place you on a team that will best allow you to continue development of your skills.
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Email us: nickelcityvb@gmail.com
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