We are a member club of New England Region of USA Volleyball. As a player you may stop any unwanted contact from a club representative by simply asking (either verbally or in writing) that all contact cease. Any player believing a club representative of any New England Region volleyball club has been intimidating, harassing or acted inappropriately in any manner of contact or recruiting should contact the New England Region office at (508-868-5316).

Club Player Evaluations:

Sunday, December 11: Session 1: 12-1:30 pm; Session 2: 2-3:30 pm

Players have been emailed their Evaluation session assignments. Please email Coach Dash if you have not received it. Thank you.

Sunday, December 18 TBA

Following the Dec 18 evaluations, players will be informed of the team they have been placed on. The first practice will be January 3 or 5th.

For more information contact Coach Dash at [email protected] or 860-489-3133 x116.

Grades 8-12

For players who have played or plan on playing at the High School Level. The emphasis of this program is to develop and build on the fundamental skills of passing, setting, attacking, serving, and individual defense, while incorporating offensive and defensive strategies for game play.  Teams compete in regional tournaments organized by the New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA) of USA Volleyball.

U15, U16, U17 & U18 Teams. Players selected for travel teams will have practices on Sundays & one weeknight and will compete in 5 one-day regional tournaments. Season Dates: January 3 thru April 30.

• Practice shirt, & Sunday tournaments. Uniforms will be provided for use but MUST be returned at end of season.
• Team practices are expected begin on 1/2 and will be held on Sundays & 1 weeknight practice (T/Th TBD)
• Practices are 1-1/2 to 2 hrs. in length
• Practice locations: Torrington YMCA

Cost: $850 ($850 for the program plus a $50 uniform deposit which is refundable upon uniform return at the end of the season)

You can pay in full or opt to do the following payment schedule:

At Registration: $200 non-refundable Try-Out Fee (that is applied to your total amount due)

**When registering, please select the Torrington branch and select “General Public” as your membership type**

Dec 31, 2022: $233

Jan 30, 2023: $233

Feb 28, 2023: $234

Additional Fees:

• USA Volleyball Membership: $60 (due before evaluations) Register for USA Volleyball Membership  
• Player uniform Deposit: $50 (Part of the Payment Schedule) Refunded when uniform is returned at end of season.

**Bring confirmation of USA Volleyball membership to tryouts.**

Club Team Player Evaluations:

Sundays: 12/4, 12/11 & 12/18 @ Torrington YMCA

In order to help us form teams, players should try to attend all evaluations for Club teams. Teams will be formed based on playing ability, age, position, athleticism and potential. Players not selected for travel teams will be placed on the practice squad. Teams will be formed following the 3rd Evaluation.

• You will be notified of which session you are to attend prior to each practice.

2023 New England Volleyball Association (NERVA) Tournament Dates

Half day tournaments (AM or PM Waves) Locations & times TBD.

NERVA 1: February 12

NERVA 2: March 12

NERVA 3: March 26

NERVA 4: April 2

NERVA Championships: April 30 

Grades 6-8

Players enrolled for the developmental team will have practices on Sundays and will compete in 4-5 Sunday regional tournaments. This is a 17 week commitment: Season Dates: January 8 thru April 30.     

• Includes practice shirt, use of uniform for the season.
• Two hour practices, TBA.

Practices locations: Torrington YMCA

Cost: $650 ($650 for the program plus a $50 uniform deposit which is refundable upon return of uniform at end of season) 

Payment schedule:

At Registration: $200 non-refundable deposit Fee (that is applied to your total amount due)

**When registering, please select the Torrington branch and select “General Public” as your membership type**

Dec 31, 2022: $200

Jan 26, 2023: $200

Feb 23, 2023: $100

Additional Fees:

• USA Volleyball Membership: $60 (due before evaluations) Register for USA Volleyball Membership  
• Player uniform Deposit: $50 (Included as part of the payment schedule) Refunded when uniform is returned at end of season.

**Bring confirmation of USA Volleyball membership to tryouts.**

Player Evaluations:

Sundays: 12/4, 12/11 & 12/18 @ Torrington YMCA

In order to help us form teams, players should try to attend all evaluations for Club teams. Teams will be formed based on playing ability, age, position, athleticism and potential. Players not selected for travel teams will be placed on the practice squad. Teams will be formed following the 3rd Evaluation.

• You will be notified of which session you are to attend prior to each practice.

2023 New England Volleyball Association (NERVA) Tournament Dates

Half day tournaments (AM or PM Waves) TBD.

NERVA 1: February 12

NERVA 2: March 12

NERVA 3: March 26

NERVA 4: April 2

NERVA Championships: April 30

Ages 14-18

Practice Squad members will practice once a week and will practice with one of our club teams and work on the skills necessary to play competitively in club and high school. This is a good option for the player who can’t commit to the time or financial requirements for club travel teams.  January 3 – April 27.

• Includes practice shirt, & practices once per week. Tuesday or Thursday nights TBD.
• Sessions are 90 minutes each.
• Practice location: Torrington YMCA.

**When registering, please select the Torrington branch and select “General Public” as your membership type**

Cost: $400

BUMP UP YOUR GAME

Volleyball instructional clinics at the Y give players the chance to improve their skills on the court. YMCA sports clinics are geared to help athletes develop sport-specific skills. YMCA-trained staff lead players in drills and games designed to develop the fundamental skills required for the sport. Learn the skills of passing, setting, spiking, and serving in a fun, supportive environment. Volleyball is a great sport to learn both collaboration and communication on and off the court. Youth volleyball at the Y is focused on providing physical activity, offering social interactions, and developing healthy living habits.

Includes practice t-shirt and 8-weekly one hour sessions.