As a short, general guide, higher level/competitive volleyball in this area tends to have club tryouts at the end of October/start of November for girls ... as the high school season come to an end. Club tryouts for boys may be as early as the end of September. The club season typically starts with multiple weekly practices in November/December, competitions start in January (maybe one or two in December) and can run through Nationals in June and early July. Those of us in this world are about to embark on another expensive season. ... At some point, it may be worth it to attend a local one-day event to get a feel for club volleyball, particularly if younger age groups are playing. I'm not sure if there are many of these on the Virginia side (maybe in Manassas or The St. James). I'd expect any event at The St. James will have an admission charge. ... I am not too knowledgeable on the rec volleyball side, but the offerings are likely seasonal (fall and spring). I'd check out BRYC, VYI. The St. James might have rolling training opportunities not tied to a league (https://www.thestjames.com/sports/volleyball). Other local organizations may have clinics sprinkled throughout the coming months that won't require an ongoing commitment. Although I have no direct affiliation with the club, be advised that FPYC is trying to revive its rec volleyball program. Here's a message that was recently sent out en masse:
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