Rockwood Thunder is a member of Gateway Region Volleyball Association, one of 40 regional governing bodies in the US. The region covers the southern half of Illinois and eastern half of Missouri.
U9-U18 GIRLS & BOYS CLUB TRYOUTS
How To Prepare For Club Tryouts
1. Pre-Register Online ($25 tryout fee)
**Walk-In Registration will be available on site**
Register for U9-U14 Girls Tryouts- **CLOSED**
Register for U15-U18 Make-Up Girls Tryouts
U9-U14 Tryouts will be held the weekend of Oct 22-24 2021
U15-U18 Make-Up Tryouts will be held November 14, 2021
Online registration closes at Noon the Friday prior to each tryout weekend.
2. KNOW YOUR AGE GROUP
Click here to verify and confirm your age group!
Tryouts are open to all athletes who meet the Gateway age requirements. Rockwood Thunder will not accept waivered players.
3. PRINT THE FOLLOWING FORMS AND BRING WITH YOU
Form 1: 2022 USA Volleyball Gateway Region Junior Tryout Information Registration & Waiver Form
Form 2: Rockwood Thunder Volleyball Club Information Sheet
Please make sure all paperwork is filled out when your child comes to check in.
4. ARRIVE EARLY!
Please arrive 20 minutes early to turn in paperwork, get photo taken, and get dressed.
What are coaches looking for in a player at tryouts? Attitude, Athleticism, Adaptability, Coachability, Competitive Edge, and Potential. Some coaches are assigned to run drills, other coaches are dedicated to evaluation.
5. COMMITMENT NIGHT
Once you have been selected & committed to a team, you will be provided more information regarding commitment night from your coach.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION!
U10-U14 GIRLS TRYOUTS - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS(SEE BELOW)
| Age Group | Date | Time | Location | # of Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U9 | 10/22 | 5:30PM-7:30PM | Lafayette High School | 1 |
| U10 | 10/22 | 5:30PM-7:30PM | Lafayette High School | 2 |
| U11 | 10/22 | 5:30PM-7:30PM | Lafayette High School | 5 |
| U12 | 10/22 | 5:30PM-7:30PM | Wildwood Middle | 4 |
| U13 | 10/22 | 8:00PM-10:00PM | Wildwood Middle | 4 |
| U14 | 10/22 | 8:00PM-10:00PM | Lafayette High School | 4 |
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION!
U10-U14 SOUTH GIRLS TRYOUTS - WILDWOOD MIDDLE
| Age Group | Date | Time | Location | # of Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U10 | 10/23 | 9:00AM-11:00AM | Wildwood Middle | 1 |
| U11 | 10/23 | 9:00AM-11:00AM | Wildwood Middle | 1 |
| U12 | 10/23 | 9:00AM-11:00AM | Wildwood Middle | 1 |
| U13 | 10/23 | 9:00AM-11:00AM | Wildwood Middle | 1 |
| U14 | 10/23 | 9:00AM-11:00AM | Wildwood Middle | 1 |
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL MAKE UP TRYOUTS
| Age Group | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| U15-U18 | 11/14 | 9:00AM-10:00AM | ANNEX |
BOYS TRYOUTS - EUREKA ANNEX - 500 N CENTRAL AVE, EUREKA, MO 63025
| Age Group | Date | Time | Location | # of Teams |
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Please reach out to Gretchen Moser or Shane Weber with any questions!
Rockwood Thunder Volleyball Club Partners and Affiliates
Parkway-Rockwood Community Education
Visit WebsiteParkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a partnership between the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts that provides high quality programs and services that enhance the quality of life for residents. We provide experiences for today, tomorrow and life.
