NICKEL CITY
VOLLEYBALL
TRYOUTS
Tryouts
Registration is CLOSED for the 2025-2026 season.
We are no longer accepting new participants. To find local programs that may still be accepting participants, please check the WEVA website.
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.
REGISTER
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 session
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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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Attend the appropriate session date based on your age of eligibility
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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
Tryout Dates
All tryouts will be held at WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
PRACTICE PLAYER TRYOUT DATES
For participants interested in a practice player role, tryouts will be held as follows:
Age of Eligibility
Desired Role
Tryout Date
Time
15u and younger
Practice Player
Tuesday, Dec 9th
6:30 - 8:00pm
16u, 17u & 18u
Practice Player
Wednesday, Dec. 10th
6:30 - 8:00pm
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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Register 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 (if not paid with registration)
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Attend the tryout date/time that correlates to the participant's age of eligibility or playing experience as noted
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Eligibility is based on how old the athlete will be on June 30, 2026
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Tryouts will be held at WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 95 4TH ST., BUFFALO, NY 14202 (gym entrance map)
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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 players 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.
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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