Frequently asked questions

Tryouts

What are tryouts?

Tryout format consists of overall skill testing, position-specific skill testing (for 13U, 14U, and 15U age groups), and end with team competition evaluation. At the conclusion of each tryout, we will invite athletes to accept an offer either for a specific team or for a position in the club.

For 13U, 14U, 15U athletes who receive an offer, it will be for a specific team. 13U, 14U, and 15U athletes will have to make a decision on their offer that night.

For 10U, 11U, and 12U athletes who receive an offer it is an offer to be a part of the club. 10U, 11U, and 12U athletes will participate in a 6 week program in the Fall and be placed on a specific team at the conclusion of that program. 10U, 11U, and 12U athletes will have 48 hours to make a decision, but most will make a decision that night.

How are club teams chosen?

For 13U, 14U, and 15U players, teams are selected on the day of tryouts. Players are evaluated on general skills first (all players will do all skills), they will then participate in position specific evaluations, and end with live play competition/drills. A combination of all three evaluations and intangibles (effort, attitude, etc.) are all factors in team placement/receiving an offer for a team.

For 10U, 11U, and 12U athletes, players are invited to be a part of the club at the conclusion of tryouts. They will be evaluated on general skills first and then participate in live play competition/drills. During the Fall, they will participate in a 6 week league and at the conclusion of the league will be placed on teams. A combination of all of these evaluations and intangibles (effort, attitude, etc.) are all factors in team placement.

Age Groups

what age group should my player try out for?

The age group that an athlete tries out for is determined by USAV (the governing body for most clubs in the country). Houston Skyline does recommend that players play with their grade if eligible to play for two age groups (ex: It is recommended that a 13U player in 8th grade plays with 14U).

USAV Age Guidelines

fees

What are this year's fees?

Last Updated 5/23/23

Fees do not include travel-related expenses or any food.

10U, 11U, and 12U		13U, 14U, 15U
$2,616	Total Cost	$3,200
$400	Initial Installment of Dues	$400
8 payments (September-April) $277/month	Monthly Payments	8 payments (September-April) $350/month
2 per week Practices will be 2 hours	Team Practices	2 per week Practices will be 2 hours
1-2	# of Coaches per Team	1 – 2
2 game jerseys (1 will be a t-shirt jersey) 2 pair of spandex, 1 bag, warm-ups, knee pads, 1 pair of socks, and 2 t-shirts	Uniforms	2 game jerseys (1 will be a t-shirt jersey) 2 pair of spandex, 1 bag, warm-ups, knee pads 1 pair of socks, and 2 t-shirts
8	Number of Tournaments	9 (Includes Lone Star Regionals)
Included (2-3 throughout season)	Position Practice/ Scrimmage Night	Included (2-3 throughout the season)
Included	One Growth Plan Meeting with Staff Member	Included

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how do fees work?

The $400 initial non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance of a position either for a team or to be a part of the club. This deposit (along with the offer and acceptance agreement) secures your spot. The remaining balance is to be paid in 8 equal payments beginning in September and ending in April.

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Misc. Questions

When and how long is the season?

The club season will begin November and runs through the end of April/early May. Teams will have time off for Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, and Spring Break.

when are practices?

Teams will practice twice a week for two hours a week. The exact practice days will be emailed mid-September if not sooner.

when are tournaments

Tournaments will start in January. The exact season schedule will be communicated by the staff once the region releases all tournament dates and teams are finalized.

Please contact info@skylinevbacademy.com for any additional information.