Winner of pre-game coin toss decides whether their team will serve or receive
Each match consists of 3 sets to 21 rally points, meaning you can win a point on
an opponent's serve. Must win by 2 points (23 point hard cap)
Games will start on time, regardless of whether teams are ready. Games will end on time,
regardless of what time they started or if they've been completed
Team Composition:
4s Leagues: Teams must have 4 players on the court, with a minimum of 1 male and 1
female player on the court at all times
6s Leagues: Teams must have 6 players on the court, with a minimum of 2 men and 2
women on the court at all times
All players must be present on the online roster at time when game sheets are printed
Substitutes:
Substitute players are allowed, however they must be added to the roster by noon on the
day of the game
Any substitute players are expected to be of a similar skill level to the remainder of
the team
Substitute players deemed too advanced for the team/division may not be permitted to
play by the referee or convenor
In order to be eligible for playoffs, all players must have attended a minimum of 1/3 of
the games, unless given
express and demonstrable permission from league administrators
Substitutions:
A player of the starting line-up may leave the game once and re-enter the game once in the
same set and to his or her previous position.
The player leaving the game may only re-enter the game in place of the player that
substituted them.
A team that is unexpectedly short during game time (regular season only) may ask players
from previous games to substitute for them
under the following conditions:
The opposing team and referee must be notified before the start of the match and must
give permission
The substituting player must be an appropriate skill level for the team/division
The substituting team may only invite enough subtitutes to field a team
Defaults:
Teams must be ready to begin the game at their designated time. Players who come early to
warm up must respect groups using
the gym before them.
If after 10 minutes a team does not meet the minimum player and gender requirements, they
will forfeit the first set
If after 20 minutes they do not meet the minimum player and gender requirements, they will
forfeit the match
Forfeited matches will be inputted as 21-0
Teams that defaulted more than one match may be subject to removal from the league without
refund
Service:
The server must complete the serve within 5 seconds after the whistle, as judged by the
referee
Ball is considered in play if it touches the net and goes over to the opponent's side
Serves may not be blocked or immediately spiked
Each server will be capped at five consecutive serves (advanced leagues excepted)
Players on the serving team may not obstruct the opponent's view of the serve/server/ball
trajectory
Net Play and Attacking:
A blocker may touch the ball beyond the net as long as they do not make contact with the net
or interfere
with the opponent's play
Players are permitted to touch the opponent's court with a foot, as long as the front foot
is touching the centre line
and does not interfere with the opponent's ability to play the ball
A block contact does not count as a hit. Attacking team is entitled to 3 additional hits
Players may attack-hit the ball from any position/location on the court
General Guidelines
July 20, 2022
Team Captain Responsibilities: Team captains must know and enforce league guidelines,
ensure their teammates are aware of league guidelines,
and ensure their roster is up-to-date before every game
Unsportsmanlike Behaviour: Any unsportsmanlike behaviour, including but not limited to
trash talking, overly aggressive play,
verbally abusing referees or staff, sexist/racist comments, threats, instigating fights, or
fighting will not be tolerated. Offending teams and players
will be suspended or banned from the league without refund.
Spectators: Spectators and their actions are the responsibility of the team and will
abide by all rules discussed herein. Children must be closely
monitored and are not permitted on the court. Dogs are not permitted in the venue. Any
spectators not abiding by rules will be asked to leave.
Equipment: Knee pads are recommended. Teams may provide their own ball, given that it is
better than the league's ball and properly inflated/kept
Drugs/Alcohol: No drugs or alcohol are permitted anywhere in the facility or parking lot,
including, but not limitted to, cannabis, alcohol, and cigarettes. Players and spectators are
not
permitted into the venue while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and will be asked to
leave.
Defaults: More than one team default may result in removal of team from the league
without refund.
Age Requirements: All players must be at least 18 years of age in order to participate in
leagues.
Disciplinary Action: Teams or players who've been ejected, suspended, expelled, or banned
from the league are not permitted on site in any capacity (player, spectator, coach, manager,
etc.)
until their suspension is lifted.
COVID-specific Guidelines: All government- and league-issued COVID precautions must be
followed at all times. This may include reduced roster sizes partway
through the season.
Venue Rules:
Players are required to respect other gym users
Only clean, non-marking shoes permitted in the gym
The league is not responsible for any lost or stolen items, including players' balls used
during the game. Leave valuables in your car
and write your name on your ball
There is to be no drinking inside the facility or in the parking lot
Only water is allowed on the court
Smoking and/or vaping is not permitted in the venue
Alcohol consumption is not permitted in the venue, parking lot, or surrounding school area
Players must clean up their own garbage
No dogs permitted in the venue
No bicycles permitted in the venue
No spitting anywhere inside the venue
League Format
July 20, 2022
Results: Standings will be decided by number of matches won
Divisions:
Grading/Placement Games: Seasons may include one (1) to three (3) placement games
which help assess teams' division placement. These games count
toward mininum games played. The following will be taken into consideration during these
games: win/loss, margin of victory, matchup difficulty,
team composition, etc.
Relegation/Promotion: At the league's sole discretion, teams may be relegated or
promoted partway through the season to ensure balanced divisions.
Tie-break Rule: Ties in the standings will be resolved in the following order:
1) Matches won
2) Sets won/lost differential
3) Points for/against differential
4) Head to head winner
FAQ
July 19, 2022
What is the refund policy? Registrations are fully refundable until 5 business days prior to the first game or once
schedules are posted, whichever comes first.
In case of province-mandated shutdown, refunds will be issued pro-rata to account for any
unplayed games remaining in the season.
Can my team request to play games exclusively at a certain time? We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate such requests, especially if doing
so would result in an unfair schedule for others teams.
Please email your request to [email protected] to find
out more.
I missed the registration deadline and/or the league has started -- can I join the
waitlist? Shoot us an email at [email protected] to discuss
your options or join the waitlist.
I registered as an individual player - what can I expect? Individual players will be placed on a team with other players who also registered
individually. We generally aim for 8-9 players per team for 6s
5-6 players per team for 4s.
You can register by yourself or with a small group of friends. Included in your registration is
a jersey (individual registrations only).
I'm registered as an individual; can my friend be on my team? We are able to accommodate this as long as there is space on the team or the league has not
started yet! Please ensure that you note this request during the registration process or email
us your request at [email protected].
What is the maximum team roster size? Currently, no player maximum is being enforced, though this is subject to change with
COVID-19 guidelines.
All players must be registered and present on the roster to be eligible to play. Staff will be
taking attendance at the door.
The weather is bad (rain, heat, wind, etc.) - are games still on?:
All games are played rain or shine. When there are any cancellations due to weather, we
will ALWAYS notify teams via email.
What skill level can I anticipate in Mississauga Volleyball League? We always strive to divide teams into divisions based on skill level.
We run as many as four divisions per night, ranging between advanced, competitive, and
recreational divisions.
Are grading/placement games and playoff games calculated in the season length? Placement games are used to determine in which division teams belong. Both placement and
playoff games are calculated in the season length.
