Tryouts

Clinic schedule for all age groups is subject to change. For any potential changes and/or updates, we will communicate accordingly.

Please choose the incoming age group that your athlete will be according to the USAV Age Definition Chart.

Experience Levels: Our Clinics and Camps are designed to provide the most value to each athlete during training sessions.  Please note the following guidance related to experience level so that we can serve each athlete to their highest potential and plan effectively.

Elite: Very Experienced. Open to athletes who have played in the OPEN, NATIONAL or USA Division at Qualifiers in the 2025-2026 season.

Premier: Experienced. Open to athletes who have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of the position being offered. Recommended level of play would be American division or higher at qualifiers.

Club: Beginner to club level introduction to skill. Complete focus on skill and technique during clinics and camps.  Recommended level of play would be 3+ years recreational play to American Division at qualifiers.

Novice: Beginner level – 1-2 years recreational play or less.  Little to no club experience.

The Evaluation Window starts the day after NTR Bid Regionals. Verbal and non-binding offers without a signature may begin to be made by any club to any player in the region two weeks after the start of the Evaluation Window.

For the 2026–2027 season, the date two weeks after the start of the Evaluation Window is May 18th, 2026. This is when clubs can make verbal offers. The policy rational by NTR was to slow down the process and not make players commit on Day 1 of the Evaluation Window and allow them the opportunity to visit other clubs of interest.

Official binding written offers and the exchange of money are not permitted until the acceptance date.  The Acceptance Date for the 2026-2027 season is July 7th, 2026.

Clubs may continue to accept payments during this period for clinics, leagues, camps, lessons, beach, and performance training, provided all fees remain reasonable and appropriate for the activity.

10s-18s = Evaluation Window = begins May 4, 2026 (Acceptance Date: July 7, 2026).

Any verbal/written offers made prior to the official region signing dates are non-binding as the North Texas Region does not recognize any offers or club contracts made prior to these official dates. It is against the NTR policy (released in 2018) to sign anything prior to the official NTR signing/acceptance dates, however non-binding verbal/written offers may be provided starting May 18, 2026.

Organizations may pull their verbal offers during the evaluation window and athletes may also change their mind.

Organizations may offer clinics and various training sessions leading up to the official evaluation/tryout dates, however participation in these offerings does not lock you into any club until the prescribed NTR dates. We highly recommend exploring various options prior to signing with any club. We encourage you to check out Areté and experience for yourself our positive & differentiating culture that also provides your athlete(s) a high-level and challenging training ground led by experienced coaches.

• In effort to help slow this process, many of the major clubs within our region will wait to post their head coaches for next season's club teams allowing efforts and attention to be focused on this current season.
• The Tryout Evaluation period for all Club Teams in the North Texas Region (NTR) begins May 4, 2026.
• Pre-tryout clinics are allowed, but non-binding verbal or written offers are not permitted until May 18, 2026, and thereafter.
• For current season Areté athletes, verbal or written offers can be made at any time prior to the evaluation window.
• Begin attending clinics starting in May for your incoming respective USAV age group to get to know our Areté coaches.
• Official Acceptance/Signing Day: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, for all ages 10s - 18s.
• Areté and non-Areté Athletes may attend our camps, clinics, lessons, 4x4 tournaments/games and performance training sessions prior to, during and after the evaluation window.

For the club to be aware of your interest and to help answer any questions you may have, please let the Areté Director and/or Coaches know you are interested in being a part of the Areté organization and making a team for the upcoming season.

Since our successful inaugural 2015-2016 season, and subsequent seasons since our launch as a top 6 club in the NTR, it is very important to us that we continue to provide a high standard of excellence, positive culture, quality coaching and training, best-in-class facility, and a meaningful experience for our athletes, families, coaches and staff.

For the 2026-2027 season, we plan to have ~30 girls teams and ~10 club prep teams.

We welcome you to come check us out and be a part of Areté!

• Attend as many Areté Evaluation Clinics as possible. View specific tryout evaluation dates/times for each age group, and opportunities to be evaluated during regular occurring clinics and camps.
• View our clinics & camps schedule: Training & Programs to register!
• We encourage you to connect with our Areté Head Coaches in your age group!
• Do not assume or rely on hearsay that any Areté team is “full”. We encourage you to be active and proactive in this process.  Fully understand first-hand the situation for your athlete and opportunities at Areté. We promise to always be transparent and honestly help guide your athlete and family every step of the way!
  • Please connect directly with Krista Gibson or any of our Areté Coaches to inquire about the real-time status of each team prior to making any decisions - Areté could be the best club home for you!
• View 'Team Status' often (starting after May 18th) showing the status of each team based on player interest in Areté, providing team information, coaching alignments, etc.

Our website and social media platforms will reflect updates accordingly.  We will also update our Team Status page to reflect team needs and status of each team.

Should you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to email us.

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