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League Format
Price:$1099 + GST per team
($300 non refundable deposit due at time of registration.
Remaining $799 due first evening of league)
Dates (2026)
Winter Term: January 4th – April 19th
Spring/Summer Term: May 3rd – August 16th
Fall Term: August 30th – December 13th
League Format
1. Schedule & Seasons
The Sunday League runs across three annual seasons (16 weeks each):
Fall: September – December
Winter: January – April
Spring/Summer: May – August
2. Match Times & Capacity
Time Slots: Matches are held at 5:00–7:00 PM, 7:00–9:00 PM, and 9:00–11:00 PM.
Scheduling: The organizer will use a rotating schedule to ensure all teams play in alternating time slots throughout the season.
League Size: The league is capped at a maximum of 66 teams.
3. Match Play & Scoring
Nightly Play: Teams play two matches per night.
Match Format: Each match is a Best 2-of-3 sets.
Sets 1 & 2: Played to 25 points (capped at 27).
Set 3 (if necessary): Played to 15 points (no cap).
Self-Officiating: All matches are self-refereed. If teams disagree on a call, the point is replayed (reserve).
4. Time Limit & End-of-Round Protocol
An audible signal will sound at the end of each 2-hour time slot.
In-Progress Sets: The team leading when the signal sounds wins the set. If the score is tied, one deciding point is played.
Third Set Exception: To win a third set after the signal sounds, a team must have at least 5 points. If neither team has 5 points, the match is recorded as a tie.
5. Tiered Movement
At the end of each tiering period, teams will move 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.
