Northern Chill Volleyball Tryouts - Fall 2026

Registration for the 2026 competitive season (provincial competitive and regional competitive/Academy opens on July 27, 2026, and Tryouts may begin as early as September 10th for all 6v6 (13U) – 18U athletes. Schedule to be announced closer to the end of August.

*Athletes who are playing in our Grassroots programs DO NOT need to try out unless they are looking to move up to the competitive level. All competitive athletes attending tryouts will receive a Northern Chill performance t-shirt to be worn with an assigned bib number to be worn at every tryout. You will be responsible for bringing the bib to every tryout in order to participate.
Mandatory sizing will be the evenings of August 24th-August 26th, the schedule will be released soon. INFO TO FOLLOW about Metric Testing as well.

Early-bird registration (lower cost, guaranteed shirt size) opens July 27 and ends on August 9th (midnight). $50
Late registrations $75 (higher cost, no shirt size guarantee) close on August 16th. Registration portal closes on August 16th (midnight). There are no registrations permitted after that date - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Tryout registration is a 2-step process and contenders will not be admitted without having completed both steps:

1. Online Chill registration via SportsEngine

2. WAIT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1st - OVA MRS registration opens on September 1st -OVA MRS registration opens on September 1st – You MUST wait to complete this step. The OVA resets their system each year, therefore if you try to register before this date it will be lost and you’ll need to do it again.

 

3. If you already have an account, use the same login information.

 

4. Register each athlete using the athlete’s name (NOT the parent’s name), as a ‘Tryout Player’ for the ‘2026-27 season’ – there is NO cost to register as a tryout player.

 

5. In order to complete the MRS tryout player registration, you will be required to read and acknowledge various policies and disclaimers.

 

6. Proof of MRS registration must be shown at a registration event (see screen shot which shows the athletes name, and indicates they are registered as a tryout player).

 

7. If you have multiple children, they will each need a diff erent email as their login – the one exception is if you use a gmail account, you can register multiple family members by adding +1, +2, etc., to the username (eg. Username+1@gmail.com). You can use a parent email, but must ensure you set the account information up with the athlete’s name.

 

8. Here is the link to the MRS System: https://mrs.ontariovolleyball.org/Account/Login .

 

9. We are Region 2. Here is the link to the guide: MRS Registration Guide
Age Categories – 2026-2027 season All athletes should sign up for their true age category based on their birth year: 6v6 (13U) – born in 2014/2015 TLS (14U) – born in 2013 15U – born in 2012 16U – born in 2011 17U – born in 2010 18U – born in 2009

 

Playing Up or Down
Athletes must register in their correct age group based on birth year (see above age categories overview). If evaluators believe it’s appropriate for an athlete to play up or down (e.g., late-year birth), they will consult with evaluators from the other group. If both groups agree, the Technical Director will speak with the athlete and their family to explain the reasoning and options. Only the evaluators of the athlete’s assigned age group or the Technical Director may initiate this process.

*Athletes will be given a Northern Chill Volleyball Club Tryout Shirt and numbered bib to be worn at ALL tryouts - no exceptions!

 

What to Expect at tryouts?
Athletes should arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of session to prepare themselves (shoes/kneepads, shirt/bib, water bottle filled).
Fitness Measurements will assess physical attributes and athleticism. Athletes will have their height/length/reach measurements, test their agility with quick feet drills, and measure their jumping height/vertical.
Sizing - all athletes will be sized for a player kit - only athletes selected to a competitive team will receive the player clothing package. We do this to speed up the ordering process for when teams are selected - turn around time for clothing in the OVA is always very tight.

On-Court Tryouts will have expert coaches on-site; including our Technical Director, Head Coaches, Assistant and Development Coaches, and trained Evaluators. Evaluators will input data into a specialized software system to help us better understand the pathway for each and every athlete. We have chosen to use this software in an eff ort to make our tryouts as objective as possible for athletes and families. Athletes will be evaluated based on their physical attributes, volleyball skills as well as their attitude, effort and teamwork.

On-Court Tryout Sessions: All athletes are expected to attend Metric testing (prior to on court tryouts) and team tryouts.
After Tryouts: All athletes will receive communication about the outcome of the Tryout Phase. This can include: an invitation back to another tryout, a competitive team off er or a recommendation letter for development programming (Mini-Volley, Avalanche, Subzero) or our regional competitive program - Chill Academy. The club will hold the competitive team position for 24 hours before offering the position to another player.

Responses (from athlete families): Guardians/athletes have a response window of 24 hours in which to accept (or reject) before the club can off er that position to another player. Acceptances must be accompanied by a $250 deposit towards team fees. If you know you will not be accepting, please let us know as soon as possible for the sake of other players awaiting the opportunity to play.
Outcome: This outcome is just one moment in your journey, it does not defi ne your talent, your potential, or your worth. Keep believing in yourself, because your path is out there, and it’s full of possibility. Stay focused, stay passionate, and keep moving forward with Passion - Poise - Purpose.

🏐 2026/27 Competitive Season: Save the Dates! 🏐

Get ready for another great year of club volleyball! Mark your calendars with the key dates and registration windows below.

📅 TRYOUTS & MANDATORY SIZING
● Mandatory Sizing: August 24–26 (Evenings - Schedule Released Soon)
● Metric Testing and Tryouts (6v6/13U–18U): September 8–15 (Schedule Released Late August)
● Grassroots Athletes: No tryouts needed unless moving up to the competitive level.

📝 REGISTRATION WINDOWS
● Opens: July 27, 2026
● Closes: August 16, 2026

💸 REGISTRATION FEES
● Early Bird (Jul 27 - Aug 9 @ 11:59 PM): $50 (Includes guaranteed T-shirt size!)
● Standard (Aug 10 - Aug 16): $75 (No T-shirt size guarantee)

👕 TRYOUT APPAREL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

● Northern Chill Performance T-Shirt: Provided to all competitive athletes at tryouts.
● Assigned Bib Number: Distributed with your shirt; must be worn at every tryout.
● Athlete Responsibility: You must bring your bib to every single session to participate.
Be sure to secure your spot early to take advantage of the early bird pricing and ensure your apparel size!

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