Tryouts for next seasons are now open.*    We appreciate your interest in being a part of the QCS family. During this upcoming season, QCS will place special emphasis on mental performance and mental wellness for the entire QCS family - coaches, players, and parents. 
(*Check back often as this schedule may be subject to change as needed).

Jul 29, 16U - 18U 6 - 9 pm, National (through Jun) & all other teams compete through Apr/May
Jul 30, 13U - 15U 6 - 9 pm
Aug 2, 13U - 18U callbacks & makeups 12:30 - 2:45 pm (invitation only)
Oct 19, late tryouts & QCS Rising (11U - 14U) 4:30 - 6:30 pm 

Location: Crews Rec Center, 1201 Crews Rd, Matthews, NC 28105

• All practices begin in November
• National teams compete December through June
• QCS Rising competes December through January
• All other teams compete December through April/May

If you have a conflict with a tryout date, send us a message and we will schedule a tryout on an alternate date for you.

Click here to register for tryouts.

Need training before tryouts? Sign up for our training events here!

Queen City Starlings is a non-profit volleyball program that offers all athletes the opportunity to play at the club level. Volleyball in the Charlotte, North Carolina area is very competitive. Our focus is to give underrepresented athletes  the chance to compete.  Underrepresented means that you may be at a disadvantage due to your socioeconomic status (i.e., you are unable to afford the high fees at another club), limited transportation to courts, inability to afford travel expenses, limited access to outside training, or other things that inhibit equal participation in the sport. Junior club volleyball dues continue to increase, reducing the ability of economically challenged athletes to be able to participate.  Starlings club dues are  dramatically minimized to offer the opportunity to athletes from all communities. We play at the same competitive level and at the same tournaments as other local clubs. Fundraising and sponsorships make this opportunity possible.

Our mission is to diversify the sport of volleyball by offering athletes from ALL communities an opportunity to play at the club level. We work to empower athletes in the sport with leadership, character, and citizenship through community service.

We invite volleyball players from the greater Charlotte, North Carolina communities and surrounding counties (e.g., Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, Iredell, York, Lancaster).

Are you new to volleyball and need to learn the basic rules of the game? This document will provide all to need to know to cheer your team on.

Download the complete guide for volleyball
 

USAV 2023-2025 INDOOR RULE BOOK

2023-2025 usav RULES CHANGE SUMMARY

USAV Age Definitions

(JVA will allow age waivered players in club division competitions – the age waiver will allow the athlete to play at grade level with their peers, provided they are not more than one year older than the current age definition. )

In the Club Resources section, you will find useful information for parents and athletes. Starlings Volleyball, USA helps with registration fees for youth, who without financial assistance, would be unable to participate in the Starlings volleyball programs. Thinking about playing in college? There is also helpful information to learn how to recruited to play college volleyball.

Learn more about getting financial assistance and for recruiting resources...

Parent & Parent Handbook

Queen City Starlings is looking for sponsors just like you to provide opportunities for players to compete! Contact us about being a sponsor and help someone to grow in athletics and in the game of life! Your business would be highlighted here.

Our team management platform is LeagueApps. If you encounter any issues with your LeagueApps account, contact support@leagueapps.com.

Vicotorria Butler, Clinton College

Leah Pimentel, Caldwell Community College

Milani McGill, Lewisburg College

Queen City Starlings' first college recruit, Arliya Bennerman with Livingstone College. Arliya later transferred to Johnson C. Smith University