Price: $1099 + GST per team ($300 non refundable deposit due at time of registration. Remaining $799 due first evening of league)
Dates (2026-2027)
Winter Term: January 5th – April 20th
Spring/Summer Term: May 4th – August 17th
Fall Term: August 31st – December 14th
1. Schedule & Seasons
The Monday League operates across three annual seasons (approximately 16 weeks each):
Fall: September – December
Winter: January – April
Spring/Summer: May – August
2. Match Times & Capacity
Time Slots: Matches are held from 7:00–9:00 PM and 9:00–11:00 PM.
Scheduling: The organizer will rotate teams between early and late time slots to ensure a balanced schedule for all participants.
League Size: The league is capped at a maximum of 44 teams.
3. Match Play & Scoring
Nightly Play: Teams play two matches per night.
Match Format: Each match is Best 2-of-3 sets.
Sets 1 & 2: Played to 25 points (capped at 27).
Set 3 (if needed): Played to 15 points (no cap).
Self-Officiating: Matches are self-refereed. If teams cannot agree on a call, the point is replayed (reserve).
4. Time Limit & End-of-Slot Protocol
An audible signal will sound at the end of the designated 2-hour time slot.
Unfinished Sets: The team with the most points when the signal sounds wins the set. If the score is tied, teams play one final “golden point” to determine the winner.
Third Set Requirement: To win a third set after the signal sounds, a team must have scored at least 5 points. If neither team has reached 5 points, the match is recorded as a tie.
5. Tiered Movement
At the end of each tiering period, teams will move divisions based on total points:
Promotion: The top 3 teams in each division move up one tier.
Relegation: The bottom 3 teams in each division move down one tier.
General Information, Rules and Regulations
1. General Governance
Standard Rules: All matches follow Volleyball Canada regulations unless otherwise specified below.
The Honor System: Matches are self-refereed. Players are expected to call their own fouls. If teams cannot agree on a ruling, the point must be replayed (reserve).
Equipment: The official game ball is the Molten V5M5000. Another ball may only be used if both team captains agree.
Uniforms: Official team uniforms are not required.
2. Rosters & Attendance
Registration: Enrollment is accepted by team only; individual registrations are not permitted.
Minimum Players: Teams may play with a minimum of 5 players.
Teams with 5 players use a normal rotation with 3 players in the front row.
No “ghost player” penalty is required.
Injury Exception: If an injury during a match reduces a team below 5 players, they may finish the match without forfeiting.
Substitute Policy: Teams may use players from other league teams to avoid a forfeit.
3. Forfeits & Late Arrivals
15-Minute Mark: If a team cannot field 5 players 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, they forfeit the first set.
30-Minute Mark: If a team cannot field 5 players 30 minutes after the scheduled start time, they forfeit the entire match.
4. Scoring & Schedules
Reporting Results: Team Captains are responsible for recording match scores on the results sheet at the front desk immediately following the game.
Missing Scores: If a score is missing, the league coordinator will contact captains via email.
Re-tiering Deadline: If no response is received by the time of a scheduled re-tier, points for that match will be split equally between the two teams.
Online Updates: Schedules and standings are linked on our website via Excel sheets. While we aim for immediate updates, please allow for minor processing delays.
