AR STARS VOLLEYBALL CLUB
The AR Stars Volleyball Club focuses on creating opportunities for participants to compete and gain visibility at high-level regional and national tournaments, featuring dynamic and rigorous practices alongside sports performance training.The program also offers important services to assist with college admissions and recruitment.
Ages
For players aged 14-16 years old.
When & Where
Season operates from November - May. Practices begin the week of November 17th.
Teams practice 2 times per week
Practices and hosted tournaments are held at Athletic Republic, located at 6417 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD.
3 Step process to fulfil tryout requirements prior to arrival.
1. Determine Player age eligibility and division
2. Register USA/CHRVA Membership - Tryout 10-day membership or the full membership.
3. Register on DCPG Sports site for proper age division and day
Tryout Schedule:
- Tryouts for ages 14u, 13u, 12u, 10u. has been Revised to ONLY Sunday - Makeup Day) Time 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- Ages 15u and 16 u will be held on Saturday November 1st.
- Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Make Up Date: November 2
- All ages 14 - 16
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Ages 14 & 16
What to bring:
- Evidence of membership (temporary or full)
- USAV medical release form. You will receive it back at the end of the tryouts
- Hydration (water and or sports drink)
- Inhalers and needed devices to support any health-related conditions
Associated Fees
- Tryout Fee: $45
- USAV temporary $25/10 day membership or $60 full membership required at in order to tryouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I can’t make it to your tryout date, will there be other opportunities to tryouts?
A: Register for the make_up date session currently listed on tryout dates. If those days and times are not feasible, please contact the club administration for additional options.
Q: Can my athlete “play up” in age group?
A: Yes, players will be allowed to play up in an age group, however a maximum of 2 age difference.
Player age eligibility examples:
10U, 11U, or 12U Player can compete on 12U, 12/11U, 13U, 14U, 15U, etc
13U Player can compete on 13U, 13/12U, 14U, 15U, etc
14U Player can compete on 14U, 14/13U, 15U, 16U, etc
15U Player can compete on 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U, 18/17U
16U Player can compete on 16/15U, 17U, 18U, 18/17U
17U Player can compete on 17U, 17/16U, 18U, 18/17U
18U Player can compete on 18U, 18/17U
Note: Boys can play with girls teams 13 and under for USAV tournaments.
Q: Will you make offers at tryouts?
A: Yes, verbal offers will be made at tryout, however a written offer will be sent out as well with the expectation of the player acceptance of the offer within 48 hours.
Q: If an offer is not given at tryouts, does that mean I didn’t make it?
A: No not at all. Sometime we would like to see all of the potential players within an age group before an offer is made.
Q: Will I be notified if I DON’T make a team?
A: Yes, all potenial players will be notified of their status. If you did not make the one of the travel teams, additional play options and training will be provided to you. Spike-It offers a variety of opportunities to enhance skills and compete. (Travel Team, Regional Team, and Winter League).
Q: Can I get my tryout money back if I don’t make a team?
A: Tryout fees are not refundable or transferable.
Q: What time should I arrive before tryouts and what should I bring with me?
A: It’s recommended to be at tryouts 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Pre-registration and tryout fee is required prior to your arrival to have a secured slot and expedite the check in process.
Tryout Make-ups
Please see the age definition chart before registering to ensure you are registering for the appropriate session.
Register with CHRVA. You will be asked to pay $60 to CHRVA for USAV Regular Jr 10-17
There is also the option of a 10-day tryout membership for $25 with an upgrade to full membership once you have been selected and joined a team
Seeking to field teams in the
16u, 15u, 14u, 13u, 12u
Register2025-2026 WINTER LEAGUE
SPIKE IT Winter League is AAU sanctioned league was created to provide a cost-effective option to club/travel volleyball.
The League will allow athletes who desire to compete have an opportunity to participate in competitions among local/regional teams. Players may register as a free agent to be assigned to a team.
AAU MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION:
Seeking to field teams in the
18u, 17u, 16u, 15u, 14u, 13u
Tryouts not required, however player evaluations are utilized to balance and level the teams.
Open House on Nov 23, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Register under League Tab
Skills clinic, rec league or school play (middle or high school) experience required.
Club Tryouts 2025-2026
Please see the age definition chart before registering to ensure you are registering for the appropriate session.
Register with CHRVA. You will be asked to pay $60 to CHRVA for USAV Regular Jr 10-17
There is also the option of a 10-day tryout membership for $25 with an upgrade to full membership once you have been selected and joined a team
Seeking to field teams in the
16u, 15u, 14u, 13u, 12u