Focus Volleyball club
Home of the 2023 U14 Boys National Champions
Focus Xplosion Congratulations boys!  

 

FOCUS IS LOOKING FOR COACHES.  We provide certification fee coverage and an honorarium.  We are always looking for coaches for: 13u to 18u boys and girls teams. Please contact our director at: focusvolleyball2017@gmail.com if you are interested in coaching.   

Did you know here at Focus the summer grass season($150-$200 value) is included in your fee. It also includes things like Tournament fees for at least three to four regular season events, up to including provincials, coaching certification fees, coach's honorarium & the year end celebration event.

For comparison purposes please note, clubs add some of the fees later, after the initial team fee, similar to us as we do with teams choosing to go to Nationals, those costs are to be covered by the team going.  

We operate more boys' teams than most other clubs.  We feel having multiple teams, at more levels ensures more athletes are playing and our senior teams have a strong base build from.

Tryout information for Focus Volleyball Club - Please note at this time U13/14 Girls & U16-18 Boys & Girls Tryout dates/times are being confirmed and will be posted once available.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled tryout.  Athletes do not need a signed release form from other clubs.  Athletes who played for other clubs in the past are welcome and encouraged to attend these tryouts.  If you have pre-signed with any club, you are unable to attend.  

MULTIPLE TRYOUTS AVAILABLE

Our club offers multiple tryout dates at most age categories to be flexible and accommodating of potential athletes’ schedules. Please try to attend the earlier scheduled Saturday or Sunday tryouts as the later ones are often used mainly for call backs. Athletes who attend ANY of our tryouts will be evaluated and considered for one of our teams.  Focus is offering smaller group tryouts so the coaches and evaluators will be able to get a more in depth look at each athletes capabilities.


You only need to attend one tryout to be considered for team selection although athletes may receive a “call back” session for additional time to be assessed.

TRYOUT FEES: 

Please note there is a small admin fee added to these amounts when you pay to cover the credit card processing costs to the club.

13U/14U Age categories Tryout fee is $25.00 if paid at least 24 hours in advance online

15U to 18U Age categories $40.00 if paid at least 24 hours in advance online.

Registration on Site will be and additional $10.00. Cash only accepted

The tryout fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

The tryout fee is a one-time charge. Tryouts are 2 hours except where noted. 

The tryout fee covers the tryout and any additional call back sessions for the athlete.

Athletes must pay the tryout fee for EACH age category they wish to try out for if trying out for multiple age groups.

AGE CATEGORIES:

13U - Athletes born in 2011, 2012 or after Sept. 1, 2010

14U - Athletes born in 2010 or after Sept. 1 2009

15U - Athletes born in 2009 or after Sept. 1, 2008

16U - Athletes born in 2008 or after Sept. 1, 2007

17U - Athletes born in 2007 or after Sept. 1, 2006

18U - Athletes born in 2006 or after Sept. 1, 2005
 

ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION FREQUENTLY REQUESTED:

For inquiries contact: focusvolleyball2017@gmail.com

Athletes will be notified if they are invited for a callback or if we wish to make them an offer within 72 hours of the tryout session being completed.

Offers can still be sent out after 72 hours of the tryout session.

When an offer is made, information including: practice schedule/location, possible tournament dates, uniform package, registration fee and registration information will be outlined in the invitation letter.

Athletes can attend additional tryouts sessions IF they have the approval or an invitation from the coach.

Teams usually consists of 12 athletes.

Club season runs from January to early May. (Late May for teams choosing to attend post-provincial tournaments such as Nationals)

Focus Volleyball Club is primarily based out of Burnaby-TriCities area but our club has athletes from all areas of the Greater Vancouver area including Surrey, North Shore in addition to the TriCities and Burnaby-New West areas.

Teams usually attend about 4-6 tournaments plus the provincial championships. Tournaments take place on weekends.

Teams are scheduled for 2 (or 3) practices each week.

Athletes who wish to play up may attend the tryouts.  When deciding whether a player can play up, Focus Player Development committee will look at the ability, maturity of the child and also the needs of the team..  Our club will place athletes with the interest of the player and the teams.

Parents and athletes are advised to familiarize themselves with the Volleyball BC Club Handbook and look at the tentative dates for Volleyball BC events. (Other clubs will also offer tournaments)

2024 Club Handbook

2024 Club Competition Calendar (tentative)

TRYOUT REGISTRATION:  CLICK ON LINKS TO REGISTER FOR A TRYOUT SESSION

Tryout Registration is now open.  Click on the links to register.

Tryout registration closes 24 hour in advance.  If the tryout session is closed you can register on site.  Please show up 20 minutes in advance and bring cash for the registration.  On site tryout fees are:  $35 for 13u/14u athletes and $50 for 16u and up athletes.

**REMEMBER: You need to select only ONE tryout to attend and register for.  Focus Volleyball Club is looking for motivated athletes to join our elite 13u, 14u and 15u boys teams that have won 24 provincial medals since 2000 including winning last year’s National Championships and Provincial Championships for 14U Boys.  We offer multiple teams that are tiered by ability so we are open to athletes of all calibers of play.  
 

Tryout dates and times listed below.

13U Boys Tryout Schedule (You only have to register for one tryout) 2 teams
***If a tryout link says "Closed" you may still register by emailing focusvolleyball2017@gmail.com and we will add you to the registration. We are looking at adding a 3rd team.

***NEW ADDITIONAL TRYOUT SESSIONS ADDED***
To register for theses new sessions please contact focusvolleyball2017@gmail.com. You can also register on-sie by airing 15 minutes early.

9.Sun. Dec. 10. 9am to 11am @ Harry Jerome Sports Centre

To register for this specific session please email: focusvolleyball2017@gmail.com

14U Boys Tryout Schedule (You must only register for one tryout) 2 -3 teams 

**If a tryout link says "Closed" you may still register on site with cash payment the day of the tryout**

***NEW ADDITIONAL TRYOUTS FOR 14U BOYS**

9. Sunday, Dec. 10th 9am to 11am @ Harry Jerome Sports Centre
To register for the new tryout sessions please contact focusvolleyball2017@gmail.com

13U/14U Girls Tryout Schedule 

NOTE:  WE ARE OFFERING ANOTHER 13U/14U TEAM .  TRYOUT FOR THIS TEAM WILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY, DEC. 10TH  SESSION #1. 11AM TO 1PM. SESSION #2. 1PM TO 3PM.   Please try to attend the 2nd session as there is a lot more space in that session. Registration will be done on site. Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring the tryout fee ($35) in cash to the session.

1. Saturday, November 18 5 to 7pm @ Maillard Middle School (28) - Completed

2. Sunday, November 19 2pm to 4pm @ Harry Jerome Sports Centre (42) - Completed

3. Sunday, November 26 9am to 11am @ Harry Jerome Sports Centre (40) - Completed

4. Sunday, November 26 11am to 1pm @ Harry Jerome Sports Centre (32) - Completed


***NEW SESSIONS ADDED FOR THE NEWLY CREATED TEAM***. Registration  info is above.
5. Sunday, December 10. 11am to 1pm @Harry Jerome Sports Centre.  
6. Sunday, December 10. 1pm to 3pm @ HJSC This session has more spots available so please attend this session if possible.



15U Boys Tryout Schedule (You must only register for one tryout) 3 teams

 1. Sunday, November 26, @ HJSC: Session A -11am to 1:30pm (Limit: 40) - Completed

 2. Sunday, November 26, @ HJSC Session B - 2pm to 4:30pm (Limit: 40) - Completed 
 

3. Monday, November 27 6 to 8pm @ Burnaby Mountain Sec. (Limit:36) - COMPLETED

4. Friday, December 1 6 to 8pm @ SITE TO BE CONFIRMED (Limit: 15) - Completed

5. Sunday, December 3, 11am to 1pm @ HJSC (Limit: 32) - Completed

 

15U Girls Tryout Schedule (You must only register for one tryout)  2 TEAMS

Note: The rosters for both 15u girls tears are now full.





16U Boys Tryout Schedule (You must only register for one tryout) 1 team, possibly 2

1. Sunday, December 3, @ HJSC: -1pm to 3:00pm (Limit: 45) - COMPLETED

2. Wednesday, December 6, @ HJSC - 6pm to 8:00pm (Limit: 28) - COMPLETED

3. Thursday, December 7, @ HJSC – 8pm to 10:00pm (Limit: 28) - Click to register

4. Sunday, December 10, @ HJSC – 9am to 11am(Limit: 32) - Click to register

 

16U Girls Tryout Schedule (You must only register for one tryout)  1 team

1. Sunday, Dec. 3, @ HJSC - 11 am to 1pm (Limit: 60) - COMPLETED

2. Wednesday, Dec. 6, @ HJSC - 8 to 10pm (Limit: 30) - COMPLETED

3. Sunday, Dec. 10, @ HJSC - 9am to 11am (Limit: 40 girls) - Click to register


17U Boys Tryout (You must only register for one tryout) 1 team


1. Sunday, Dec. 3, @ HJSC - 9am to 11am (Limit: 40) - Completed

2. Wednesday, Dec. 6, @ HJSC - 8 to 10pm (Limit: 30) - Completed

3. Sunday, Dec. 10, @ HJSC - 1pm to 3pm (Limit: 28) - Click to register

 

17U Girls Tryout Schedule (You must only register for one tryout)  2 teams

1. Sunday, Dec. 3, @ HJSC - 9am to 11am (Limit: 40) - Click to register

2. Thursday, Dec. 7, @ HJSC - 8 to 10pm (Limit: 28) - Click to register

3. Sunday, Dec. 10, @ HJSC - 11am to 1pm (Limit: 28) - Click to register

18U Boys: At this time Focus Volleyball Club is unable to run a 18u boys team.  Refunds will be issued to those who pre-registered.

 

18U Girls Tryout Schedule (You must only register for one tryout) 1 team
 

1. Sunday, Dec. 3, @ HJSC - 9am to 11:00am (Limit: 40) - CANCELLED

2. Thursday Dec. 7, @ HJSC - 6pm to 8pm (Limit: 26) - Click to register

3. Sunday, Dec. 10, @ HJSC – 1pm to 3pm (Limit: 28) - Click to register

 

TRYOUT LOCATIONS

Harry Jerome Sports Centre (HJSC) 7564 Barnet Hwy, Burnaby

Marlborough Elementary School East gym. 6060 Marlborough Ave., Burnaby

Chaffey Burke Elementary. 4404 Sardis St., Burnaby

Como Lake Middle School. 1121 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam

Royal Oak Community Church. 7175 Royal Oak, Ave., Burnaby

Forest Grove Elementary 8525 Forest Grove Drive, Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Secondary. 8800 Eastlake Drive, Burnaby

Maillard Middle School 1300 Rochester Ave., Coquitlam