Okay, so, I’ve been trying to get into this volleyball thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I stumbled upon this club called Vienna Elite Volleyball Club, and I thought, “Why not?” So, I decided to dive right in.
First things first, I went to their tryouts. I saw on some site that they’re part of this USAV Chesapeake (CHRVA) Region thing, whatever that means. They were holding tryouts for girls aged U11 to U14 for the 2024-2025 season. Sounded intense! I found the registration process was through the SportsEngine, whatever that is, I followed the steps, and I registered. It was like a maze, with all these sections – welcome, information, registration options, review, confirmation. I mean, I get it, they need all the details, but it felt a bit overwhelming for a newbie like me.
The Tryout Day
The day of the tryouts arrived. I showed up, and it was quite the scene. There were so many girls, all skilled and ready to show their best. I heard they were going to pick around 13 to 15 players for the U15/16 team, covering all positions. I’m not gonna lie; I felt a bit out of my league. But I gave it my best shot, played my heart out, and tried to remember all the drills and tips I’d been frantically practicing.
Finding More Info
After the tryouts, I was curious to know more about the club. I did some digging and found that they host tournaments all over the place – like, they call it the “DMV area.” Apparently, that’s some slang for the region. I saw names like Rockville Sportsplex, The Virginia Volleyball Factory in Manassas, and The Nzone in Chantilly. These places sound like serious business, definitely not your average community center gym.
I also found out that Vienna Elite is not just in Vienna. They have a location in Sterling too, which is interesting. I guess they’re trying to spread their volleyball empire or something.
Livestreams and Highlights
One cool thing I discovered is that they have livestreams and highlights of their games. You can watch them somewhere online. I watched a few, and man, these girls are good! It’s kind of inspiring, you know? Makes me want to push myself harder. But it’s also a bit intimidating because the level of play is so high.
Wrapping Up
So, that’s my little adventure with Vienna Elite Volleyball Club so far. It’s been a mix of excitement, nerves, and a whole lot of learning. I’m still not sure if I’ll make the team, but hey, I tried. And I got to see what this whole “elite volleyball” world is all about. It’s definitely a different level of commitment and skill. I’ve got a newfound respect for these athletes.
- Tried out for Vienna Elite Volleyball Club
- Registered through SportsEngine
- Learned about their tournament locations in the DMV area
- Watched some of their livestreams and highlights
- Realized the high level of competition in elite volleyball
Anyway, that’s my story for now. I’ll keep practicing and see where this volleyball journey takes me. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be good enough to join one of these elite teams. Or maybe I’ll just stick to playing for fun. We’ll see!
