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Women's Club Volleyball

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Description

The women’s club volleyball team is a competitive club designed for undergraduate/graduate women at the University of Pennsylvania who played volleyball at the varsity and/or club level in high school and wish to continue playing competitively. The club atmosphere is not as rigorous as varsity college sports, but it is significantly more competitive than intramural teams.

Our season is from September to May. Commitments include: two 2-hour practices per week, two workouts/lifts outside of practice per week, 3-4 single-day tournaments per semester, and the annual 3-day National Tournament held in April.

We ranked 21st and 14th in Division IAAA at our last National Tournament appearance in 2019 and 2022 (the 2020/21 tournaments were canceled due to COVID-19).

FAQ

Most Recent
Question: Are you still taking members or is the team full? Do you guys have tryouts again for the spring semester? - Anonymous

We have tryouts once a year in the fall. Please stay subscribed to our Penn Clubs page for updates!

- Alice Xie
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Question: Hi! Just wondering when tryouts are for this year! - Andrea Urdaneta

We are still working with our Sport Club Administrator to finalize the dates of tryouts but here are the tentative time and dates. These times and dates are still subject to change, so make sure you're subscribed to our page if any of the following dates and times do change. 

  • Open Gym: Tuesday, September 7th from 8:30pm-10pm @ Weightman Gym 
  • Tryout #1: Sunday, September 12th from 7:30pm-9pm @ Weightman Gym
  • Tryout #2: Tuesday, September 14th from 8:30pm-10pm @ Weightman Gym
- Sarah Le
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Question: How do I subscribe to the club page? - Anonymous

Click the bell icon on the top right of our club page so that it turns black!

- Madeline Kalil
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Question: Good Day! I am a current incoming freshman and was curious about whether the Women's Club would be operating this year. If so, I would love to learn more information on how the club operates/ how tryouts may look this year. Thank you in advance for your help - Anonymous

Hi! Thanks for your interest. Many details about our team can be found on our Penn Clubs page description. We will post updates on tryouts on this page, so please subscribe by hitting the bell and you'll get email updates in late August.

- Alice Xie
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Question: I have a question about the playing experience for any current members at the graduate-level? I have to complete a certain number of internship hours for my program, and I would like to know how well any graduate players are able to balance the club's commitments as well as their degree requirements? - Anonymous
Hi, great question. For the past 4 seasons, we have had at least one graduate or post-bacc student on the team. Time management differs person to person and depends on your graduate program, but most students find being on the team manageable and practices a respite from academic work. Specifically, commitments include: two 2-hour practices per week, two workouts/lifts outside of practice per week (on your own time), 3-4 single-day tournaments per semester, and the annual 3-day National Tournament held in April. We make every effort to decide on a practice schedule prior to course registration each semester, so that members can plan accordingly. Single-day tournament dates are decided a few weeks into the semester and are on Saturdays or Sundays.
- Alice Xie
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Question: Hello! I am an incoming graduate student, and I am very interested in joining! I understand that there may still be some current restrictions on club sports due to COVID-19, but may I ask if/when potential try-outs would be hosted (assuming Penn Recreation allows for an open season again)? - Anonymous
Hi, thanks for your interest. There is currently a restriction on club sports holding in-person events until at least March 29th. Therefore, we will likely not hold tryouts until fall 2021 at the earliest. We are hoping to host some events, potentially outdoor play, if allowed later this spring. These events would not be tryouts, but rather opportunities to get touches on the ball (we're all rusty) and to get to know the team. Please subscribe to our Penn Clubs page and stay tuned!
- Alice Xie
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Question: Hi, I'm a sophomore who wants to join! Is Penn allowing outdoor matches this semester? Thanks! - Anonymous
Hi, thanks for your interest. Unfortunately, Penn Recreation has prohibited in-person activities for club sports until March 29th. We are hoping to host some events, potentially outdoor play, if allowed later in the semester. Please stay tuned!
- Alice Xie
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Question: Hello, so is this a club where any female can come and play or is it also competitive and where we go to things like games or competitions? Thanks! - Anonymous
Hi! We go to competitive tournaments 3-4 times each semester where we play against other college club teams.
- Madeline Kalil
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Question: Hi how can Freshman get involved in club volleyball? - Anonymous
Hi! We are hoping to be able to have some activities in the spring depending on what Penn Recreation allows, so please stay tuned.
- Alice Xie
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Basic Info

10 Registered (< 20 Members)

Currently Accepting Members

Tryout Required

Fall Semester


Contact

How to Get Involved

2023-2024 Club Season Tryout Schedule: 

  • Tryout #1: TBD @Weightman Gym
  • Tryout #2: TBD @Weightman Gym (callback required)

Will post Google form to sign-up when tryout dates are confirmed 

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