Beginner to Intermediate Options by Age:
Upper Levels and Commitments:
National Teams (Tryout By Invitation Only)
Term: November 2024-June 2025
3 days a week practices, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Cost: $2400 total (see payment schedules)
17 tournament dates minimum (2-day tournaments equal 2 dates)
This team is offered at the clubs discretion and is the highest level trainings and competition. This team also takes a considerable commitment. If you are interested in trying out for a National team, and you have not been playing previously on a Ballistic 6 month team, please fill out this form (link below). National level players must have the ability to commit in full to the program, and have 1) high skill level/potentials and/or experience above par with the age division. This team will function very similarly to a 6-month team, including 3 days a week practices, will include some extra times for positional trainings during the season. National team tryouts will occur on July 12, and 13th and if there are any potential spots left there could be follow-up individual tryouts possibly up until October (upon request only).
National Team Payment Schedule minimums (equals 2400)
- Tryout Date $100
- First Practice (Nov 4) $600
- January 6th $500
- February 6th $600
- April 14th $600
Competitive Teams (Tryout By Invitation Only)
Term: November 2024-June 2025
3 days a week practices, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Cost: $2100 total (see payment schedules)
14 tournament dates minimum (2-day tournaments equal 2 dates)
This team is offered at the clubs discretion and is the highest level trainings and competition. These teams may be formed from the pool of National Team tryout participants. If a team needs a lighter-than-national schedule, but wants more dates than standard 6-month, we may offer this to individual groups with the intent of future years converting the group into a National Team.
Competitive Team Payment Schedule minimums (equals 2100)
- Tryout Date $100
- First Practice (Nov 4) $525
- January 6th $425
- February 6th $525
- April 14th $525
National or Competitive Questions?
National Teams Informational Parent Meeting
(Optional) Monday, July 8th from 8-9pm at Lansing City Arena
We will discuss and answer questions about the general structure, perks, expectations, and commitment level of National Teams.
6 month Teams or Hybrid
Tryouts: Late August
Term: November 4th through the end of May
Cost: $1900 total for 6 months
3 days a week practices, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
8 tournament dates minimum per 6 months
This team is offered at the clubs discretion and offers a robust, high-level training plan. If you are interested in playing on a 6 month team please mention it on the last line of the tryout form. Athletes who commit to a 6 month team must exhibit 1)the desire to be students of volleyball and experience with extensive practices and workouts. 2)the ability to commit in full to the program, and 3) high skill level/potentials and/or experience above par with the age division.
In forming teams we determine if there is a group of athletes that we feel would be able to compete well together at this level. Teams will compete with other club, regional and national teams in the state and possibly adjacent states. There are not separate tryouts for 6-month teams, they are evaluated all at once and presented with invitations/acceptances after tryouts. Some players could be hybrid, if it is deemed to benefit the competitive ability of the team.
If a 6 month player decides not to finish their seasons, they are still responsible for the financial obligations for the season they are currently in (winter or spring). Any prorations made will be determined by Ballistic Volleyball.
6 Month Team Payment Schedule minimums (equals 1900)
- Tryout Date $50
- Acceptance Form $450
- January 6th $450
- February 6th $475
- April 14th $475
More on Hybrid
At older ages (14 and up), Hybrid positions might be the only option given
Teams practice 3 times a week, MWF where 3-month teams only practice twice a week.
Cost: $950 each season, Winter or Spring.
4 tournament dates minimum per 3 months
Important infromation about Hybrid
Hybrid players are given the opportunity to play for 3 months on a 6-month team. The only caveat being that if they do decide to play both winter and spring they are not guaranteed to stay with the same team, results of the Spring tryout would determine that.
Can Winter Hybrid athletes play all 6 months if they want to? Yes, and the protocol is that Winter Hybrid athletes must give a statement of intent prior to spring tryouts if they wish to play in the Spring too. As mentioned, this does not guarantee their spot on the team, but they will be considered based on their current season performance. Winter Hybrid athletes will not attend Spring tryouts, and will be notified after Spring tryouts of the results.
Hybrid Player Payment Schedule minimums (equals 950)
Minimums (equals 950):
- Tryout Date $50
- Acceptance Form $450
- January 6th $450
Minimums (equals 950):
- Tryout Date $50
- Acceptance Form $450
- April 14 $450
3 Month Teams 13u-18u
At older ages (14 and up), Hybrid positions might be the only option offered (see description above)
Winter Season Tryouts: Late August, Winter Season: November 2024-March 2025
Spring Season Tryouts: February (TBA).Spring Season: March -End of May (exact dates TBA)
Cost: $750
2 days a week practices typically Monday/Wednesday
4 tournament dates minimum per season (weekends)
This team is great for all players who want a great off-season experience and skill building, but also may have busy lives and/or play multiple sports. Teams are arranged by skill, experience, and position. The older the age of player the higher the skill expectation to make a team. This team will compete with other club or regional level teams in the state.
13u-18u 3 Month Team Payment Schedule minimums (equals 750)
Minimums (equals 750):
- Tryout Date $50
- Acceptance Form $350
- January 20 $350
Minimums (equals 750):
- Tryout Date $50
- Acceptance Form $350
- April 14 $350
12u Teams
Winter Season Tryouts: Late August
Winter Season: Nov 2024- February 2025
Spring Tryouts: Early Feb
Spring Season: March to May (final tournament marks end of season)
Cost: $450/season
2 days a week practices typically Monday/Wednesday, or possibly Monday Friday
3 tournament dates per season minimum
This team is great for youth players who are the age of 12 or under and want their first experiences in higher level competition. They will learn advanced skills that are not often taught at school or community leagues. These teams will compete with other club teams in the state.
12u Payment Schedule minimums (equals 450):
Minimums (equals 450):
- Tryout Date $50
- Acceptance Form $200
- January 20 $200
Minimums (equals 450):
- Tryout Date $50
- Acceptance Form $200
- April 14 $200
11u Teams
Terms: Winter Season: Nov to mid Feb
Spring Season: March 8th/or 11th -Mid May
Cost: 11u could be placed on a 12u team (you will be notified in the acceptance email)
12u: $450 (see description above)
11u: $300
2 days a week practices, typically Monday/Friday
2 tournament dates per season
This team is great for youth players who are the age of 11 or under and seek to broaden their horizons. They will learn to master the most important skills such as overhand serving, passing, and hitting. This is done in a high-energy, low-pressure, and fun way in order to cultivate a love for the game.
- Tryout Date $50
- Acceptance Form $250
10u Teams
Terms: Winter Season: November to mid Feb
Spring Season: March to May
Cost: $300
2 days a week practices, typically Monday/Friday
2 tournament dates per season
This team is great for youth players who are the age of 10 or under and seek to broaden their horizons. They will learn to master the most important skills such as overhand serving, passing, and hitting. This is done in a high energy and fun way in order to cultivate a love for the game.
- Tryout Date $50
- Acceptance Form $250