Our Team Selection Goals
BCO strives to create a positive, safe, and inclusive experience for all athletes who are trying out for a BCO club team and follows the rules and guidelines for Tryouts and Training, Rosters, and Recruiting set out in Volleyball BC’s 2026 Club Handbook.
BCO coaches take many factors into consideration for team formation including balancing individual player development (current skills and abilities with future potential) with team outcomes. Decisions around team formation are at the sole discretion of our coaches, and we ask that all participants in our team selection process are respectful of the outcome.
BCO coaches take many factors into consideration for team formation including balancing individual player development (current skills and abilities with future potential) with team outcomes. Decisions around team formation are at the sole discretion of our coaches, and we ask that all participants in our team selection process are respectful of the outcome.
The Selection Process
Players may be invited to join a BCO team through the following pathways:
EARLY SIGNING (SEPTEMBER 1 - October 15)
- Athletes do not request or apply for Early Signing consideration.
- This process begins with an offer from coaches and is only available for 15U-18U age groups for athletes who played on a BCO team last year.
- Not all coaches utilize the Early Signing Period as part of their team selection process. If a team has a new coach this year, the Club President and/or General Manager may send out offers on behalf of the coach.
- Please note:
- Athletes who utilize the Early Signing are not guaranteed:
- To be placed on a specific team (unless identified by the club).
- To be placed on an “AA” Level team vs. “A” Level team if applicable.
- Playing time.
- Athletes and clubs that utilize the Early Signing Period are committing to each other for a minimum of one season.
- Athletes who sign with their 2025 club for the 2026 season cannot attend tryouts for other clubs.
- Athletes who utilize the Early Signing are not guaranteed:
IN-PERSON TRYOUTS (Mid November to early December)
- Registration for 2026 Club Season in-person tryouts begins October 15. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TRYOUT SCHEDULE
- Tryouts are open to all athletes within the eligible age groups as listed below.
- Offers to join a BCO team may occur any time during or after the tryout period and are at the sole discretion of coaches.
- Coaches may extend a verbal offer first, but all official offers will be sent via email.
- Players have until 6:00 pm on the Signing Date for their age division to accept or decline the offer. After that time, the Club reserves the right to withdraw the offer. Details about the Signing Date will be included in your offer letter.
POST TRYOUTS
Athletes who did not attend BCO in-person tryouts may still be invited to a training session to try out for a team, provided that they haven’t already signed to play for another Club. Again, this is at the sole discretion of the coaches and based on the needs of the team after the In-Person Tryout period.