Girls All-Star Team Information
How to Join the Excelsior Empire Girl’s All-Star Team
Step 1: Attend a Tryout
Register for an Excelsior Empire (XL) All-Star Tryout and show us your skills! Players can participate in as many tryouts as they like, for a fee of $40 per tryout. Each session gives athletes the chance to make their mark and stand out for selection.
Step 2: Training Sessions
Once selected, prepare for the big event by attending our Team Camp, which will be held the week leading up to the tournament.
Step 3: Travel to USAV All-Star Championships
All selected Excelsior All-Star teams will travel together to the prestigious USAV All-Star Championships. Compete alongside the best, representing Excelsior and showcasing your talent on a national stage!
What are the Participation Requirements?
- All players must have an active annual membership with USAV and Excelsior. One-Event memberships will not be accepted.
- All players must be rostered on an Excelsior/USAV Rostered Team.
- All players must participate in one or more of the Excelsior sponsored event tournaments – these include: Icicle Challenge, Syracuse Smash, and our Regional Tournament.
Time Commitment & Schedule:
This schedule does not include tryout dates or any additional events that may be added by the program after the teams are established.
- July 18 – 20: Excelsior Empire Region All-Star Girls Training Camp at SUNY Broome (This is an overnight camp. Lodging and Meals will be provided!)
- July 21: Off Day
- July 22: Travel Day to Madison, WI (Excelsior will supply transportation from airport to hotel in Madison!)
- July 23: Practice Day
- July 24 – 27: USA Volleyball All-Star Championship Tournament
- July 28: Travel Day back Home (Excelsior will supply transportation from hotel to airport in Madison!)
Other Important Information to note:
Per Player fee: TBA
This price includes flights, food while in Madison, jerseys, warm up gear, and training camp.
Team Travel: All players will travel together as a team to the All-Star Championship tournament and remain as a team throughout it. Return travel will be made as a team, unless otherwise approved by the Championship coordinator. Jerseys, lodging and meals will be provided during the trip.
Parents are welcome to attend at their option and at their own expense.
Age Divisions/Teams
We are excited to announce that we will be sending three teams to the upcoming tournament. During tryouts, you can try out for the age groups listed below. Once tryouts are complete, teams will be finalized based on a combination of factors, including each athlete’s performance, athleticism, and commitment.
Our goal is to form four the following five teams we are looking to build:
- Girls U15 (Born in 2010/2011)
- Girls U17 (Born in 2008/2009)
- Girls U19 (Born in 2006/2007)
What is the Tryout Schedule?
Tryout times and locations may be adjusted based on participant interest. Athletes are welcome to attend as many tryouts as they’d like; however, attending at least one tryout is required to be considered for a team. Be sure to check our website regularly for any updates or changes throughout the season.
Girls All-Star Tryout Schedule:
Friday, February 7, 2025 from 6 PM – 9 PM at the New Yrok State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. (Eve of the Icicle Challenge tournament)Friday, March 7, 2025 from 6 PM – 9 PM at the Bynon Sports Facility in Burnt Hills, NY.- Friday, March 28, 2025 6 PM – 9 PM at the New Yrok State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. (Eve of Syracuse Smash Weekend 1)
What is the Team Selection Process?
Team selections will be made no later than April 10, 2025. Those players selected will be sent an invitation and will be given 3 days to accept or reject the invitation. Once an invitation is accepted, a deposit of 50% of the player fee will be required, with the remainder to be paid prior to team travel.