2026 Tryouts
Stars Teams 2025-2026
We have currently confirmed 6 teams for the 2025 season, two at 14U and one each at 15U, 16U, 17U and 18U.
14U : Born between Sept 1, 2011 and Dec 31, 2012
15U : Born between Sept 1, 2010 and Dec 31, 2011
16U : Born between Sept 1, 2009 and Dec 31, 2010
17U : Born between Sept 1, 2008 and Dec 31, 2009
18U : Born between Sept 1, 2007 and Dec 31, 2008
Athletes born between September 1 - December 31st are permitted to try out for both age categories they are eligible for. However, you will need to register and pay for both sessions separately.
About Stars Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2026 season have now concluded.
Team decisions will be made 1-3 days after the last tryout; selected players will be called or emailed by the head coach.
Please make sure you are aware of the Stars Philosophy, Player Code of Conduct, Parent Expectations, Volleyball BC’s tentative schedule, and club fees before tryouts.
About the Signing Process
Stars typically only early signs a select few players each season. We believe in giving every player the opportunity to tryout for our teams. If you did not receive an early signing offer, it does not mean we do not want you on our team! It just means we would like to see you again at tryouts before making our decision.
Any club (Stars, BCO, Power West, etc) can make an offer before the Signing Date for that age group, however players do not need to respond until 6:00pm PST on the Signing Date, when the offer expires. Players cannot be pressured to accept an offer. Offers made after 6:00pm on the Signing Date cannot be rescinded for a minimum of 24 hours.
Players are considered to have accepted an offer upon signing the VBC Club Athlete Offer Letter or by paying a portion of their club fees.
Signing Dates:
14U: November 24, 2025
15U: December 1, 2025
16U-18U: December 8, 2025
2026 16U Team
Head Coach: Ryan Samuelson
Assistant Coaches : Sophia Kostamo, Sofia Parente, Alisa Smigoc
Tournament Schedule (subject to change)
Jan 11 : Local VBC Tournament
Feb 1 : SFU Playday
Feb 7-8 : Local VBC Qualifier
Feb 22 : Local VBC Tournament
Feb 28 - Mar 1 : VBC Island Tournament
Mar 14 : Local VBC Tournament
Mar 28-29 : Local VBC Tournament
Apr 11-12 : Local VBC Tournament
Apr 18-19 : VBC Interior Tournament
May 1-4 : Provincial Championships
May 28-31 : Nationals in Calgary, AB
Practice Schedule
2-3 practices a week on the North Shore or within a 15 minute drive of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge
Exact times and locations TBD
2026 17U Team
Head Coach: Laura Pickard
Assistant Coaches : Julia Dingsdale, Katie Louie
Tournament Schedule (subject to change)
Feb 7-8 : VBC Local Qualifier
Feb 22 : SFU Playday
Feb 28 - Mar 1 : VBC Local Tournament
Mar 7-8 : VBC Local Tournament
Mar 28-29 : VBC Interior 1
Apr 4 : Action Playday
Apr 11-12 : VBC Interior 2 or Island
Apr 24-27 : Provincial Championships
May 14-17 : Nationals in Calgary, AB
Practice Schedule
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm @ Confederation Park Elementary
1 more night TBD on the North Shore
2026 18U Team
Head Coach: Samantha Mills
Assistant Coaches : Cristina Botteselle, Emily Hardy, Sophia Simpson
Tournament Schedule (subject to change)
Feb 7-8 : VBC Local Qualifier
Feb 22 : SFU Playday
Feb 28 - Mar 1 : VBC Local Tournament
Mar 7-8 : VBC Local Tournament
Mar 28-29 : VBC Interior
Apr 11-12 : VBC North or Island
May 1-4 : Provincial Championships
May 20-23 : Nationals in Calgary, AB
Practice Schedule
2 practices a week on the North Shore or within a 15 minute drive of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge
Exact times and locations TBD