VCD Summer Programs

Open gyms for VC will be held from May 12th to July 10th.  Our open gyms are fast-paced allowing each athlete to get a high amount of touches while keeping their heart rates up. We do so by incorporating multiple 6v6 drills, serve-receive/serving drills, and many other drills that keep the girls moving. Although our open gyms are less skills-focused, our coaches do a great job at giving quick feedback to the girls if needed. It is recommended to sign up for our open gyms if you are planning on playing club for VCD during the 2025-2026 season. Open gyms are the best opportunity to get exposed to our coaches and to see the girls’ potential outside of tryouts. 

We will be capping each session to 60 athletes (Sport Axis) this year. In the case that we sell out a session, we will add 24 additional spots for open gym in our new facility across the street (2465 Industrial Lane). All sessions are non-refundable. You may receive a credit for a cancelled open gym session if it is 24 hours in advance. This credit can only be used for 2025 open gyms if spots are still available. To cancel/change an open gym, please email caiden@vcdenver.org.  

Please know that there will be no recruiting, offers, or inducements at our open gyms prior to June 1st.  After June 1st, recruiting can take place but offers of any type are restricted until July 12th. This is an RMR rule that applies to every club and athlete. More information is posted below in the last section.

Cost:

$20 per open gym (must register and pay online)

All athletes who attend 10 or more open gyms will receive a waived tryout fee ($50 value). If you attend 10+ open gyms, please still register for tryouts and choose the offline option for payment. This will allow us to waive your fee. 

New this summer, VC Denver is offering Pre-Tryout Skill Prep Clinics designed to help athletes fine-tune their skills in preparation for 2025–26 club season tryouts. These clinics are for athletes who are serious about preparing for tryouts and want focused, high-repetition training in key skill areas.

While open gyms are more relaxed and game-based, Pre-Tryout Prep is structured, drill-driven sessions with more technical feedback. Athletes will rotate through skill-specific drills and competitive scenarios to sharpen execution—but these sessions will not include 6-on-6 scrimmages or basic skill breakdowns. 

• For athletes trying out for 15s, 16s, 17s, or 18s
• Intermediate and Advanced skill level 
• Focus on high reps and drills targeting specific skills

Participation is highly recommended for athletes planning to try out for our Black, Gold, or White teams. 

Athletes are encouraged to attend multiple sessions if they have multiple skills they want to work on. 

This one-day, 8-hour intensive training camp is designed to help athletes sharpen their volleyball skills and gain valuable competitive experience. The morning session will include three hours of focused skill development, with position-specific training for advanced athletes. After a one-hour lunch break, players will transition into a  game play, featuring a competitive tournament format. The day will also include a Q&A session on the college recruiting process, what it takes to be a college volleyball player, etc.

Dates:

May 25th: 15s-18s

June 20th: 11s-14s

Schedule: 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Skills Training  

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   Lunch  (Please have your athlete bring lunch as it will not be provided)

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM   Tournament Play

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM   Q&A

Cost:  $150

2025-2026 RMR Summer Recruiting/Tryout Policies 

Philosophy:

• Athletes should be allowed to enjoy a stable and uninterrupted club volleyball season
  • Recruiting is prohibited during the regular season
  •  Open Gyms in June and Tryouts in July allow opportunity for athletes to explore club options
  • Contact with athletes during any athletic event in which they are participating is prohibited all year.

The RMR Regular Season:

• Began with contract signing for the 24-25 season, and ends 10am June 1st 2025. 
• NO RECRUITING, NO OFFERS, NO INDUCEMENTS etc. during the Regular Season.
• Clubs may offer “skills programming” (camps, clinics, lessons, etc) for any athlete regardless of affiliation
• Clubs may not require attendance at these “skills” events
• “Targeted Invitations” are prohibited; skills camps/clinics etc must be open to general audiences
• Affiliated athletes are prohibited from participating in another club’s team practice or activities

Summer 25: 

• The “Open Gym” period begins June 1st, and runs until Tryouts begin July 12th.
• Athletes are encouraged to visit as many clubs as they would like during this 6 week period
• Clubs may directly invite athletes to programming, and may discuss club philosophy, opportunities, etc.
• Clubs may not require athlete attendance during this period,
•  Clubs may not  make offers of any type. 
• Vacation may be scheduled at any time through the summer
  • Athletes trying out for 15s-18s teams should hold July 12th through 18th for Tryouts
  • Athletes trying out for 14s or younger teams should hold September 6th through 12th for Tryouts

15s-18s Tryouts and Contracts:

• Tryouts begin for 15s-18s teams at 10 am Saturday July 12th
• Offers, which must include a copy of the Contract, may be made immediately
  • All Offers are required to remain valid and open to athletes for a minimum of 48 hours
  • Parent/Guardian may sign immediately if they choose to.
  • Club are NOT allowed to require immediate signature. (48-hour rule applies)

10s-14s Tryouts and Contracts:

• Tryouts begin for all 14s and younger-age teams at 10 am Saturday September 6th
• Offers, which must include a copy of the Contract, may be made immediately
  • All Offers are required to remain valid and open to athletes for a minimum of 48 hours
  • Parent/Guardian may sign immediately if they choose to.
  • Club are NOT allowed to require immediate signature. (48-hour rule applies)

RMR Commitment Portal:

• We do intend to offer an online web-browser based system to manage athlete commitment for 25-26
• The online process will fit within the timelines discussed above.
• More details soon!