Club Bulletin

General Description

All players interested in joining a SPORTIME VBC competitive team are required to attend tryouts in order to be evaluated by our team of coaches. Players are evaluated based upon their skill level and how they perform during competitive play. Coaches are also interested in a player’s attitude, work ethic and sportsmanship displayed during the tryout process.

Multiple sessions are offered for each age group, but attendance in at least one session is required to be considered for a team. *Please note: players who are not able to attend scheduled tryout sessions are encouraged to contact a Club Director to discuss alternative options.

2025 Tryout Dates

August 10th through August 17th- For Days & Times for each gender / age group: CLICK HERE

Tryout Locations

Primary Location:  

• SPORTIME Bethpage Multi-Sport

Regional Program Locations:

• SPORTIME Amagansett
• SPORTIME Kings Park
• SPORTIME Lynbrook
• SPORTIME Quogue

Ages 10-18 / Grades 5-12

Players born on or after July 1st may qualify to play one grade younger, but we encourage players to try out with their grade level unless special circumstances apply. To view the 2025-26 Age Chart to see which age groups your child qualifies for, CLICK HERE

Tryout Fee

$100 per player (includes all sessions per age group). Online Registration Now Open: CLICK HERE

VBC Tryout Information Zoom

• Date: Wednesday, July 30th
• Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
• Click here for LINK

Tryout Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How do I register my child for VBC Tryouts?
A. Simply click the “Register Now” tab to register your child. If you are new to SPORTIME, you will need to set up your free account as a responsible party and then add your child as your dependent. Once completed, you will make your payment to register.

Q. What happens after I register and pay for tryouts?
A. All parents of registered players will receive an email link that will allow them to complete their child’s Player Profile. This online profile must be completed and submitted prior to the start of tryouts in order to participate.

Q. How do I know what age group to register my child for?
A. We recommend that players try out with others in the same school grade, but those born after July 1st also qualify to try out for one age group younger. We have included the USAV Age Chart for your reference. Parents unsure of which age group to register their child for are encouraged to contact a VBC Director for assistance.

Q. If my child has a late birthday, can he or she try out for two different age groups?
A. We sometimes allow players to attend tryouts for two different age groups for one session only. At the conclusion of that session, he or she must commit to the age group they would like to be considered for.

Q. What if my child plays more than one position?
A. Players 14 and older are required to select a position when registering. Players can speak to our coaches at tryouts and ask to try different positions during 6 v 6 game play. They can then speak to a Club Director to get a sense of which position is their strongest. Players 13 and under are not required to select a specific playing position.

Q. What if my child cannot attend any of the scheduled sessions?
A. Players who cannot attend scheduled tryouts may try to schedule a player evaluation with a VBC Director PRIOR to the scheduled tryout dates in order to be considered for a team. Private player evaluations do not guarantee team placement and players are at a disadvantage by not attending tryouts with their peers.

Q. Are all tryout sessions at the SPORTIME Bethpage location?
A. No. The larger VBC program trains at our Bethpage Multi-Sport location, but players interested in joining a VBC team closer to their homes may attend tryouts at our annex locations in Amagansett, Kings Park, Lynbrook, or Quogue. Tryout schedules for those locations are clearly outlined on our master schedule.

Q. What does my child bring to tryouts?
A. Comfortable sneakers, athletic clothing, and a water bottle. We provide all players with a tryout shirt that must be worn during both sessions of tryouts.

Q. How will I find out if my child makes a team and how long will I have to accept an invitation if he or she receives one?
A. ALL players will receive an email within 1-2 days of the conclusion of the tryout process. They will either be invited to join a VBC team, with all details attached, or they will be notified that they have been placed on a waiting list for their specific age group. Players will have 72 hours to accept or decline their invitation. Once that window ends, players from the waiting list will be invited to join the program.

Q. If my child is on a waiting list, what is the likelihood that he or she will make it onto a team?
A. Each year, we invite a large number of players who were initially on waiting lists, to join a competitive team.

Q. What if my child wants to attend another club’s tryouts after the 72 hour invitation window expires?
A. Families are afforded a full 72 hours to think about whether or not they would like to join the program. Once that window closes, the invitation expires and the club must move to the waiting list to fill each team’s roster.

Q. Where can I find information about the various SPORTIME VBC programs offered?
A. Simply click on “VBC Programs” on our website and you can filter to view all of our offerings for boys and girls.

Q. Will there be a SPORTIME VBC Parent Information Meeting prior to the tryouts so I can learn more about the program?
A. Yes. We will be holding a parent information meeting on ZOOM, on Wednesday, July 30th, at 7:00pm. This information is included on the above page, as well as on the VBC Tryout Flyer.

We’re excited to announce that SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC) is launching in the Hamptons this fall! Beginning Fall 2025, SPORTIME VBC will offer competitive club volleyball teams for girls ages 13–16, based at the SPORTIME Amagansett Multi-Sport Arena.

Program Highlights:

• Weekly training sessions at SPORTIME Amagansett
• Local and travel tournament play
• Full VBC gear package for all players

Important Dates:

• Tryouts: Sunday, August 10th & Monday, August 11th
• Parent Information Meeting: Monday, August 4th at 7:00 PM (via ZOOM)

Location:
SPORTIME Amagansett – Multi-Sport Arena
385 Abrahams Path, East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 267-3460
www.sportimeny.com/amms  

Call SPORTIME VBC flagship at (516) 731-4432 for more information.

Hi VBC Teams & Parents - here is a link to our Zoom Meeting.

SPORTIME VBC Welcomes our 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees:

Emma McGovern  
VBC Alumni 2015-2019  
Bryant University 2019-23

Samantha Collins  
VBC Alumni 2016-2019  
Adelphi University 2019-2023

Grace Riddle  
VBC Alumni 2015-2019  
Mount St. Mary University 2019-2023

Emily Haber  
VBC Alumni 2014-2019  
Geneseo University 2019-2023

The golds are going to Nationals - Girls 14s, 16s and 17s!  

Hi VBC Nation!

I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend, and Happy Easter to those who celebrated. Please see below for this week's program updates.

Weekend Wrap-Up:

Travel- 17 Gold, 16 Gold and 15 Gold headed to Chicago to compete in the Windy City National Qualifier. Based upon the scores, all three teams played some thrilling 3-set matches, against some top teams from around the country. Shoutout to 16 Gold for finishing 9th overall in the Gold Bracket of the USA Division. And congratulations to all three teams for their efforts this weekend. And of course, thanks to the parents and coaches for their hard work to make it a great event for our kids.

SPORTIME Home Tournaments:

• 15 Club: 15 Red finished 10th overall, 15 White finished 7th overall and 15 Silver advanced to the semi finals, finishing 3rd overall. Congratulations!
• 13 Club: 13 White went 3-2, advancing to the semi finals where they bowed out to 13 Black, finishing 3rd overall. And 13 Black ran the table, with a 5-0 record, winning the tournament, finishing 1st overall! Great job by our 13s!

GEVA Event- CALI 17 Club:

17 Red finished with a record of 1-2, but was not able to advance beyond pool play, but 17 White went undefeated on their way to winning the event, taking 1st place overall. Great job!

Looking Ahead:

The GEVA Regionals begin this weekend for several VBC girls teams.

• 14 Black, 15 Black, 16 Black and 17 Black will all be competing in the 1 day Open Championships on Sunday, April 7th.
• 13 Gold, 14 Gold, 15 Gold, 16 Gold and 17 Gold will all be competing in the Bid Championships on Saturday, April 6th AND on Sunday, April 7th if they finish top 8 on day 1.

*Schedules and locations will be shared once they are available.

SPORTIME Intramural Tournament: 13 Black, 14 White and 14 Silver will all be competing in our intramural tournament at SPORTIME Syosset on Saturday, April 6th.

Good luck to all teams competing this weekend!

NEQ Chaperones: Alyssa will be sending a follow-up email today to teams that still need volunteer chaperones for the upcoming NEQ weekends. Please help if you can and remember that ALL teams must have chaperones in order to compete. Thank you in advance.

*Save The Date Reminder: VBC Year End Party- Saturday, May 11th | 6:00pm-10:00pm

That's all I have for now. Have a great week everyone!

-Joe

I hope you all had a wonderful summer weekend. Please see below for this week's program updates.

Summer Updates: Many of our players are posting big results at recent beach tournaments. Congratulations to our VBC Beach players for achieving such great success so far this summer. I was able to visit Seamans Neck Park last night to watch some great adult grass doubles volleyball, which featured many current VBC players and VBC Alumni, which was so great to see!

Next Week's VBC Camps:  

VBC Skills Camps: Next week begins our second and final week of Skills Camps, designed for players to focus on specific skills they would like to improve upon. The schedule is as follows:

Monday / 2-4pm: Serving
Tuesday / 1-4pm: Setting
Wednesday / 1-4pm: Attacking
Thursday / 1-4pm: Passing
Friday / 1-4pm: Full Position Camp
VBC Boys Specialty Camp: We are happy to offer a full week of skills and competitive play for boys next week, under the supervision of VBC Boys Coach and SUNY Old Westbury Men's Head Coach, Christian Velasco.

To register next week's camp programs, CLICK HERE.

VBC Grass 4v4 Tournament Cancelled- we unfortunately have not received enough interest to run this event. Hopefully next year!

VBC Tryouts are now 3 weeks away! Our Parent Information Meeting will take place on ZOOM on Wednesday, August 2nd to review basic details of next year's program. The meeting link is posted on our website.

Don't forget that we are offering a special PRE-TRYOUT Training Camp on Saturday, August 12th for players who want some last minute practice and play. Registration is now open for both HERE.

That's all I have for now. Have a great week everyone!

-Joe

Summer is in full swing with many players training and competing on the beach and grass, enjoying our recreational indoor summer league, and hopefully just enjoying the sunshine when we can get it. Just a few reminders below regarding what's coming up at the club over the next few weeks.

VBC Position Camps Next Week: Next Tuesday (for girls) and Thursday (for boys), we will be holding our annual 1-Day Position Camps for Setters, Liberos, Outside/Right Side Hitters and Middle Blockers. These intense camps, from 9am-3pm, consist of position-specific training followed by team training and competitive match play. This is an excellent opportunity for players to focus on the skills, movements and strategies required to be successful at their respective positions. To register, CLICK HERE.

VBC Grass 4v4 Tournament Reminder: Saturday, July 29th at Seamans Neck Park. Team fee is $160. Let's see which teams will be crowned VBC Grass Champions!

• BOYS TEAMS: REGISTER HERE
• GIRLS TEAMS: REGISTER HERE

VBC Tryouts: Tryout registrations are coming in every single day. Don't forget to register your child online and be sure to join our Parent Information Meeting on ZOOM on Wednesday, August 2nd to review basic details of next year's program. The meeting link is posted on our website.

Don't forget that we are offering a special PRE-TRYOUT Training Camp on Saturday, August 12th for players who want some last minute practice and play. Registration is now open for both HERE.

That's all I have for now. Have a great week everyone!

I apologize for the missed week. I hope everyone had a great July 4th Holiday. Check out our program updates below.

Shout out to our 15 Gold & 16 Gold girls teams who competed in the USA Volleyball National Championships in Chicago and to our 6 VBC Boys teams who competed in the AAU National Championships in Orlando. We are so proud of your efforts and for representing our club and our region so well.

VBC Tryouts: Everyone should be aware by now of our 2023 Tryout dates and times for each gender and age group. We will be hosting a Parent Information Meeting on ZOOM on Wednesday, August 2nd to review basic details of next year's program. The meeting link is posted on our website.

Don't forget that we are offering a special PRE-TRYOUT Training Camp on Saturday, August 12th for players who want some last minute practice and play. Registration is now open for both HERE.

VBC Grass Tournament: We are excited to offer our 2nd annual VBC 4v4 Grass Tournament at Seamans Neck Park on Saturday, July 29th. We are offering boys & girls divisions and expect to have another great day of summer volleyball for VBC families. The fee is $160 per team.

• BOYS TEAMS: REGISTER HERE
• GIRLS TEAMS: REGISTER HERE

That's all I have for now. Have a great week everyone!

Happy Summer! Please see below for this week's program updates.

Nationals Update:

Our 15 Gold and 16 Gold teams will be heading to Chicago in the coming days to represent SPORTIME and GEVA at the USAV Junior Nationals. Good luck girls and have a wonderful time!

On the boys side, 6 VBC teams will make there way to Orlando next week to compete in the 2023 AAU Boys National Championships. Good luck boys!

VBC Summer Camps: Our VBC summer camps begin right after the July 4th holiday. The full menu of camp options is available online and includes week-long skills camps, specialty skills camps, position camps and more. If you need any guidance selecting the program that would be best for your child, reach out to one of our VBC Directors and we will be happy to help.

VBC Tryouts: We have finalized the specific tryout days and times for each age group and registration is now open. For more information and to register for 2023 tryouts and/or our Pre-Tryout Training Camp, CLICK HERE. This page can also be accessed at any time using the new tryout banner on our website.

That's all I have for now. Have a great week everyone!