tryouts Details

All club tryouts will be held on

Friday, November 13th, 2026 &

Saturday, November 14th, 2026.

Tryouts Schedule (Friday)

12s & 13s: 5-6pm

14s & 15s: 6:30-8pm

Tryouts Schedule (Saturday)

16s & 17s: 1:30-3pm

18s to be held on different date and location.

Can’t make your timeslot? Please reach out to director@ridgelinevolleyball.com for options.

Tryouts will be held at the Special Events Center at Belgrade High School in Belgrade, MT.

We recommend parking in the main lot and using the main doors on the northwest side of the building.

Click here for location details on Google Maps.

Tournaments

Each Ridgeline team will compete in a schedule of local and travel tournaments throughout the season. Tournament schedules are designed to provide the right balance of competition, development, and exposure appropriate to each age group.

Local vs. Travel Tournaments

• Local Tournaments: Played within Montana (typically Bozeman, Helena, Billings, Butte, or Missoula). These are single-day or weekend events.

• Travel Tournaments: Played outside of Montana and will require overnight stays. These events provide higher levels of competition, exposure to college recruiters, and a unique team-bonding experience. Travel costs (lodging, transportation, meals) are not included in club dues.

Tournaments will be discussed in finality at the first parent meeting, and the amount attended is dependent team to team.

Club Dues

We believe in transparency and fairness when it comes to the cost of participation. While our exact club dues for the upcoming season have not yet been finalized, we want families to know that we are working hard to keep costs as manageable as possible without compromising the quality of training, coaching, and opportunities we provide.

After tryouts are completed and athletes are chosen for their teams, dues are announced in the offer letters sent to an eligible athlete.

Club dues will cover essential expenses such as facility rentals, tournament entries, coaching salaries, uniforms, practice apparel, and other operating costs.

Payment Plans and Scholarships

We recognize that every family’s situation is different. Once dues are announced, we will share clear details on what is included, available payment options, and resources for families who may need additional support.

1. Who can try out?

   Any athlete within the eligible age groups (typically 12U–18U) is welcome to try out. This usually includes ages 10-18. You do not need prior club experience to tryout, just a passion for the game and a readiness to compete.

2. Do I need to sign up for tryouts beforehand?

   It is required that you sign up beforehand, as it helps us plan accordingly. Sign-ups will be accepted up until the start of the athlete’s age group tryout time.

3. How will players be evaluated?

   We look at technical skills (passing, setting, serving, hitting, blocking), game IQ, hustle, effort, coachability, and teamwork.

4. What do I need to bring to tryouts?

   We recommend checking out this list here.

5. Which team should I try out for?

   Please choose the tryout group that best aligns with the athlete’s age and USAV/AAU age eligibility.

   Our coaches and directors will help evaluate each athlete and place them with the team that is the best overall fit.

   If you’re unsure which tryout group to select, please reach out to director@ridgelinevolleyball.com and we’ll be happy to help.

6. How will I know if I made a team?

   All players will receive an offer or dismissal letter via email within 72 hours of tryouts.

7. What if I can’t make tryouts?

   Reach out to us before tryouts to arrange an alternative evaluation time or to submit film if applicable.

8. Does it cost anything to try out?

   Yes, we charge each athlete a $7 fee to help Ridgeline cover tryout expenses.

9. What’s the difference between school volleyball and club volleyball?

   Besides being a privately-owned organization and not being connected to any institution, club volleyball offers extended training, travel competition, and exposure to a wider variety of playing styles and coaching.

10. How long is the club season?

    It depends on the team, but all teams will start practice in late November and most will end in May.

11. What do I do if my question wasn’t included here?

    You can reach out to Co-Directors Nikki and Devon at anytime by email, director@ridgelinevolleyball.com, or by calling/texting Devon at (949) 910-4941.