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.
U10-U18 GIRLS & BOYS CLUB TRYOUTS
How To Prepare For Club Tryouts
1. Pre-Register Online ($25 tryout fee)
*ONSITE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR*
Preregister for Girls U10-U14 2020-2021 Tryouts NOW
Preregister for Girls U15-U18 2020-2021 Tryouts NOW
GIRLS TRYOUTS HELD AT CRESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOYS TRYOUTS HELD AT ANNEX IN EUREKA
U10-U14 Tryouts will be held the weekend of Oct 23-25, 2020
U15-U18 Tryouts will be held the weekend of Nov. 20-22, 2020
Online registration closes at Noon the Friday prior to each tryout weekend.
*ONSITE REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR*
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: 2021 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. Parents are allowed to check in with their child, but are not allowed to stay during the tryout process due to COVID restrictions.
4. ARRIVE EARLY!
Please arrive 20 minutes early to turn in paperwork, get photo taken, and get dressed.
5. PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AND WATCH
COVID has forced additional restrictions for tryouts where we can no longer allow parents to be in the facility during tryouts.
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.
6. COMMITMENT NIGHT
Once you have been selected & committed to a team, you will be provided more information regarding commitment night from your coach.
Due to COVID we will not be having a club wide commitment night. Paperwork will be sent and signed electronically. We will have uniform fitting nights and your coach will let you know when those are scheduled.
GIRLS GRADE SCHOOL TRYOUTS - CRESTVIEW - 16025 CLAYTON RD, BALLWIN, MO 63011
These teams will be practicing at Parkway & Rockwood SD Facilities
| Age Group | Date | Time | Location | # of Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U10 | 10/23/2020 | 5:30PM-7:00PM | Crestview | 2 |
| U11 | 10/23/2020 | 5:30PM-7:00PM | Crestview | 5 |
| U12 | 10/23/2020 | 7:30PM-9:00PM | Crestview | 4 |
| U13 | 10/24/2020 | 8:00AM-10:00AM | Crestview | 4 |
| U14 | 10/24/2020 | 8:00AM-10:00AM | Crestview | 5 |
GIRLS GRADE SCHOOL SOUTH TRYOUTS - CRESTVIEW - 16025 CLAYTON RD, BALLWIN, MO 63011
THESE TEAMS WILL BE PRACTICING AT CENTER STL
| AGE GROUP | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | # OF TEAMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U11 SOUTH | 10/24/2020 | 11:00AM-12:30PM | Crestview | 1 |
| U12 SOUTH | 10/24/2020 | 1:00PM-2:30PM | Crestview | 1 |
| U13 SOUTH | 10/24/2020 | 11:00AM-12:30PM | Crestview | 1 |
| U14 SOUTH | 10/24/2020 | 1:00PM-2:30PM | Crestview | 1 |
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL TRYOUTS - CRESTVIEW - 16025 CLAYTON RD, BALLWIN, MO 63011
| Age Group | Date | Time | Location | # of Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U15 | 11/20-11/22 | TBA | Crestview | 5 |
| U16 | 11/20-11/22 | TBA | Crestview | 4 |
| U17 | 11/20-11/22 | TBA | Crestview | 4 |
| U18 | 11/20-11/22 | TBA | Crestview | 3 |
Boys Tryouts - 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.
