2025/2026 Tryout Information

Summer tryouts will be held on Nov. 9th.  Athletes must be pre-registered for tryouts. Our goals for this season will be as follows:

TENTATIVE SEASON PLANS – 

• 8-11 years old – Yakima Elite “MINI’S” is our Developmental group will practice 2 x’s per week & Compete in local events 1 x per month. This is perfect for brand new players or players that are still a bit young or for a competitive level team. Minimum age to participate is 8 years old by November 1st 2025.  FOR THIS GROUP YOU WILL REGISTER DURING TRYOUT PERIOD. THERE IS NO TRYOUT, EVERYONE REGISTERED CAN PARTICIPATE. NO “TRYOUT” IS NEEDED.  Players will be Invited to attend tryouts to see if they are ready to join Mini’s OR to see if they would be a better fit for our U11 & U12 Teams.
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• U11 & U12: Two teams at this level, dependent on the number of athletes. Teams will be grouped by skill level. Competitive-level teams will travel and compete in USAV Tournaments, including regionals, 1 to 2 tournaments per month. Practice 2 days per week.  Multiple Postions Available
  
  
• U13-U14  We will offer 2 teams at this age group. Depending on the number of athletes trying out and coaching availability. Approx. 2 Tournaments per month. Competitive Level teams will travel and compete in USAV/JVA/AAU Tournaments. Practice 2 days per week. Includes additional skill-specific trainings (i.e. Setting, Hitting, Defense etc.    FULL AT THIS TIME

• U15-U16 We will offer 2-4 teams at this level. Depending on the number of athletes trying out and coaching availability. Approximately 3-5 tournament days each month. Competitive Level teams will travel and compete in USAV/JVA/AAU Tournaments. Practice 2 days per week. Includes additional skill-specific trainings (i.e. Setting, Hitting, Defense etc.)  6 Positions Available

• U17/18  We will offer 1 team at this level. Depending on the number of athletes trying out and coaching availability. Approximately 3-5 tournament days each month. Competitive Level teams will travel and compete in USAV/JVA/AAU Tournaments. Practice 2 days per week. Includes additional skill-specific trainings (i.e. Setting, Hitting, Defense etc.) FULL AT THIS TIME

AGE CHART & DEFINITIONS

For Coaching or placement inquiries, please contact: nicole@yakimaelite.com  |  Call or text: 509-302-0550