Court Volleyball 6's

We are committed to providing the highest levels of safety for our community.  

To ensure player and staff safety, we have implemented mandatory 'Safe Return to Play Protocol & Guidelines' for all Club Activities.  In order to play with the Victoria Sport & Social Club and stay in good standing, the following guidelines MUST be followed.  A zero-tolerance policy is in place for those who challenge these decisions.   

To ensure a successful season, please remember to practice safe physical distancing and a positive attitude!

All players are required to read, understand and adhere to the following:

1 - League Modifications

2 - Player Guidelines

3 - League Representative Guidelines

4 - Self Screening Tool (done before each game). 

As well as:

• Sport Specific COVID-19 Protocols and modifications to the game, class or activity.

• Facility specific COVID-19 Protocols (you can find these protocols in the facility link in your schedule once live). 

Start / End Dates

Tuesday: Starts Tuesday, January 19 and ends on Tuesday, April 20.

Thursday: Starts Thursday, January 21 and ends on Thursday, April 22.

Sunday: Starts Sunday, January 17 and and ends on Sunday, May 2.

Please note:  The start and end date of our Winter 2021 sports leagues will be adjusted given the provincial health orders currently in place.  Once a confirmed start and end date has been confirmed, we will amend these dates.

# of Weeks

12 weeks.

Estimated Game Times

Game length is 55 minutes

Tuesday & Thursday: Start times rotate between 5:45pm and 8:15pm.

Sunday: Start times rotate between 4:30pm and 8:30pm. 

Please note: VSSC makes every effort to ensure all teams receive an even mix of game times.  In the event games are rescheduled, weekend and off-night games may be played.  

Bye Dates

Sunday, February 14 - Family Day

Sunday, March 14 & 21 - March Break

Sunday, April 4 - Easter

Thursday, March 18 & 25 - March Break

Tuesday, March 16 & 23 - March Break

Team Registration:  $615.00 + HST

Individual Registration: $105.00 + HST

After checkout, send your teammates roster invites through the website (under "My Team" player list) so they can accept the waiver and access the schedule and standings once it is posted.   

You will be placed on a roster of individuals by Wednesday, January 13 at midnight.  For ease of communication with our office, teams must select a captain and co-captain on our website to represent your individuals’ team.

Rosters will be posted online on Wednesday, January 13 at midnight.

Schedules will be will be posted online on Friday, January 15 at midnight.

# of People on Court

6 players (minimum 2 male and 2 female). 

Mandatory Roster Requirements

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - Each sport has specific mandatory roster requirements. 

Court Volleyball 6’s: 

• 8 players maximum on roster per team.
• 6 teams maximum per league (tier).
• 48 participants maximum per league (tier).

1) No substitutes allowed outside your 8-player roster (unless from the same league and tier).

2) All players on your team are required to sign the waiver and show on your Team's roster online. 

3) Game day wellness checks “COVID-19 Self Screening” must be completed by all players prior to participation.

4) Players must maintain physical distancing of 2-meters before, during and after all activities.  This includes arriving on-site, playing the sport, resting/sitting on the sidelines, and departing the game.

5) No Spectators are allowed under any circumstance (this includes kids, family, etc.)

 For more information regarding Roster Sizes & Specific Team Numbers, click here.

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - All teams must assign a Team Safety Ambassador (TSA) for the season. 

The TSA must be a registered player and identified using the “TSA” label in your online roster.

TSA Role:                                                                       

• Watch a pre-season Safe Return to Play training video.
• Keep a record of attendance at each game.  This record may be called upon for contact tracing. 
• Ensure individual wellness checks “COVID-19 Self Screening” are completed by each player prior to each game.
• Ask players to leave the game if they arrive showing symptoms of cold or flu.
• Ensure physical distancing measures are enforced by your team.  Physical distancing of two meters is mandatory when players are arriving on-site, playing the sport, resting/sitting on the sidelines, and departing the game.
• Sport-specific rules may adjust physical distancing measures taken on the playing surface.
• Players must always stay within their designated bench or standing area while not on the playing surface.
• Ensure your team follows posted ENTER / EXIT signage at facilities (controlled traffic flow).
• Remind all players to arrive on time and leave immediately after the game is over.
• Ensure your team is following the equipment sanitization requirements for your sport.
• Ensure all players have read and understand mandatory Club COVID-19 Protocols.

Equipment
Requirements

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - Teams are required to bring their own volleyball to every game.  Teams are required to wash/sanitize the game ball before the game, between each set, and after the game.  Do not share your game ball with other teams.

• Balls will not be provided on-site. 
  
• Scoreboards will not be provided on-site.

Equipment & Scoreboards are not available to rent at this time.  

Sanitization options will be available on-site for volleyballs.

NEW League Modifications

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - Returning to league sports will be a unique experience. As part of our "Safe Return to Play" format, we are focusing on the safety of our staff and players and leaning into the FUN and SOCIAL aspects of our leagues!

League Guidelines – For further details, click here.

• Leagues will be played “for fun” with no playoffs.  Scores and standings will still appear on our website.
• No prizing or trophies will be awarded. 
• Leagues will be played in smaller Tiers to ensure limited contact with opponents throughout the season.  Tiers will be determined based on skill rankings (at registration) and past league results.
• Each Tier will be confined to a limited number of facilities.  You will play at consistent location(s) throughout the season. Please note, we are unable to accommodate or make facility changes based on individual requests this season. 
• All leagues will have an even number of teams to avoid double-header play. 
• Game times will be staggered by a minimum of 10 minutes across all sports leagues to ensure safe traffic flow.
• Players are asked to compete with a “Play On” mentality.  No arguing or disputing calls made during the game.