The volleyball league will provide information to teams and team captains via the web site, www.torontovolleyball.com. From time to time, we will also communicate information to team captains through email and we would ask that captains please pass along important information to team members.

Equipment. Teams are asked to take the league equipment from week to week. Prior to Christmas holidays and prior to the end of the season in April the equipment should be returned to the league. 

Our permits allow us access to gymnasiums on Tuesday evenings from 6:45 to 9:30. Official play is to begin at 7:00 and end at 9:15 - this allows for 15 minutes at the beginning of the evening to set up the equipment and 15 minutes at the end of the evening to take down the equipment.

Three teams will play at each location . Time permitting, each team will play 6 games to 25 points using rally point scoring (a point is scored on every serve). A team must win by 2 points and all games are capped at 27. For incomplete, "in progress" games - the leading team is to be awarded the win. Games that have not been started should be recorded as a tie for both teams.

The LADDER SYSTEM will be used for all teams. Winners move up, Losers move down, Middle placed teams stay put. At the top school, the top two teams stay put. At the bottom school, the bottom two teams stay put. Middle placed teams must keep the equipment as they will return to the same school the next week. If teams are tied at the end of the evening, the tie breaker will be Head-to-Head wins. If teams are still tied, Total Points will be used to decide which team ranks higher.

Referees. Teams that are not playing are asked to supply referees, lines persons and score keepers. The league will provide whistles for teams to use. As well, players are asked to call their own violations. If there is any dispute, the point should be re-served.

Serving. There are unlimited serves per player.  A player may not block the serve. 

"Let" serves are permitted. If the ball hits the top of the net on a serve and goes over, the ball is still in play.

Attacking. Any player can attack a ball from the front or back court.

If a player touches the ball on a block, it is not counted as the first touch. The blocker may be the first to play the ball after the block. These two contacts are counted as one touch.

Players are permitted to play the ball off any part of the body, including feet.

Players may not touch the net if they are involved in play at the net.

No penetration under the net is permitted. If a players foot completely crosses to the other side of the court, the whistle should be blown. A point will be awarded to the other team.

Open-hand tips are not permitted, although closed-hand tips are allowed. 

Games may be cancelled due to school closures. These games will not be made up.

All players must be 19 years of age or older. All players must sign a waiver form prior to play.

Our permit with the Toronto District School Board allows us to play volleyball and that’s it – no other sports are permitted. As well, the permit specifically prohibits the following:

a. Use of school gym equipment / supplies without prior permission. We have permission to use volleyball poles.
b. The consumption of food or beverages. Water is okay.
c. The wearing of street shoes (note: court shoes should not mark the floors).
d. Carrying on of any activities which may cause damage to the building or the equipment.

If any team defaults all games for three evenings, that team will be subject to disqualification from the league.

For a player on a given team to qualify for the playoffs, the player must have played for that team at minimum of five (5) nights during the regular season.