Tryouts & Open Gyms

OVA Age Eligibility

Thank you for your interest in our Club/Rep teams! We hope that the following information will be helpful in understanding the rep team tryout process for the 2026/27 season.

Ontario Volleyball Tryout Policy

All Clubs in Ontario are governed by the Ontario Volleyball Association’s (OVA) Tryout Policies summarized below.

Dates Description 12U/13U (6x6) 14U - 18U
June 1 - 26
Re-Signing Period (2025/26 Leaside Athletes only)
Yes
Yes
July 1 - Sept. 4
Open Commitment Period
n/a
Yes
Sept. 8
Open Tryout Process Begins
Yes
Yes
  • Re-Signing Clubs send offers to returning athletes. Re-signed athletes may no longer attend other club tryouts.
  • Open Commitment Clubs may offer spots to any athletes. Committed athletes must not attend September tryouts.
  • Open Tryouts Clubs are permitted to present offers to all athletes who attend scheduled tryouts.
OVA Tryout Policy 6X6
OVA Tryout Policy 14U-18U
Age eligibility

2026/2027 Age Categories

Age Calculator

Athlete age eligibility is determined by birth year and, in some cases, birth month.

  1. Determine the “Chronological Age Class” based on Year of Birth.
  2. If born between Sept 1 and Dec 31, the athlete is additionally eligible for the younger category as per the Extended Age Class.

Real World Example

An athlete born Sept 15, 2011 is eligible for 16U (Chronological) OR 15U (Extended).

Age Category Calculator
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Note: Athletes born between Sept 1 and Dec 31 may be eligible for two age categories (Extended Age Class).

The Eligibility Master Grid

Find your athlete’s classification in the master grid below. Ensure you register for the category that matches your athlete’s skill level and eligibility window.

Age Category OVA Competition Stream Chronological Age Class Extended Age Class
12U
6X6
2015 or younger
Sept 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014
13U
6x6 & TLS (Level Dependent)
2014
Sept 1, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013
14U
TLS
2013
Sept 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
15U
15U
2012
Sept 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011
16U
16U
2011
Sept 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010
17U
17U
2010
Sept 1, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009
18U
18U
2009
Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008