*This membership does not include entry into Division or VLA Cups
A: $50 for Established Teams + A season roster 8 Minimum 15 Maximum
B: $150 for New Teams + A season roster 8 Minimum 15 Maximum
New Teams also must submit
6) Social Media - All Teams must have an official Instagram Page (Facebook is also recommended)
C: Purchase a Minimum of a Level 2 AAU Club Membership - https://play.aausports.org/ClubLevels.aspx
A: Prior to the team's first competition a registered team must enter an 8 minimum 15 Maximum player roster
B: Tier 2 teams are allowed to have a maximum of 3 players that were on a Tier 1 Roster during the 2023 season at any time until the new Tier 1 Rosters are submitted in January 2024.
C: Once a roster is submitted the roster is locked. If a roster requires any changes they can be unlocked for a $25 roster update fee
D: There are no limitations on roster changes. (This does not include Divisional or VLA Cup guidelines.)
A: Only players who have been on the official roster of a team is eligible to compete in the Women's Championships.
B: International Exception Applies: A team can designate 1 player to be eligible to compete in the Women's Championships if they were unable to attend due to competing internationally.
* International Exception must be designated by May 1st, 2024
Eligible Tier 2 Teams
A: Official VLA Tier 2 Match (Best Of 5)
B: Teams are allowed to player other a maximum of 2 times in a single match event format for points.
(If teams play against each other in an Open/Invitation/Round Robin Event, it does not effect the point value of a Tier 2 Single Match Event)
C: Match Value is 1 point to the Winning Team regardless of set score.
D: All Matches must be live streamed to the VLA YouTube Channel
E: Teams hosting a Single Match Event are NOT allowed to charge the opposing team a "competition fee". upon by both competing teams.
The host team is required to manage all expenses unless openly agreed upon by both competing teams.
F: Both teams may split the Ref Fees, Court Fees or other production fees, they are not allowed to charge competition fees.
Eligible Tier 2 and Tier 1 Teams
A: Standard 1-Day 3-Match Event (Matches Best of 5)
B: Each team will play each other once
C: Each match has a point value of 1 to the Winning Team regardless of set score or Tier status
D: Tier 1 Teams will not be able to receive any points as these matches will be considered "Exhibitions" and not official
E: If a Tier 2 Team defeats a Tier 1 team in a 3 Team Round Robin Event, no "bonus" point will be awarded, the point value remains "1".
F: All Matches must be live streamed to the VLA YouTube Channel
G: Teams hosting a 3 Team Round Robin Event are NOT allowed to charge the opposing teams a competition fee.
The host team is required to manage all expenses unless openly agreed upon by all competing teams.
H: All teams may split the Ref Fees, Court Fees or other production fees, they are not allowed to charge a competition fee.
Tier 1 and Eligible Tier 2 Teams Only
A: Host Team decides the teams and the tournament format
B: Points awarded based off of the amount of Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams participating
C: Points awarded for overall tournament place, not per match
D: Max Points awarded is 10 (5 - 1st, 3 - 2nd, 2 - 3rd)
E: Tournament must have at least 1 Live Stream Court that streams matches to the VLA YouTube Channel
F: Teams hosting an Inviation Tournament are allowed to charge a tournament entry fee
G: No money from the entry fee will go to the VLA, the Entry Fee will go completely to the host team for tournament expenses.
All Teams Welcome
A: Host decides tournament format
B: Points awarded based off of the amount of Tier 1 and 2 Teams Particiapting
C: Points awarded for overall tournament place, not per match
D: Max Points awarded is 10 (5 - 1st, 3 - 2nd, 2 - 3rd)
E: Tournament must have at least 1 Live Stream Court that streams to the VLA YouTube Channel
F: Teams hosting an Open Tournament are allowed to charge a tournament entry fee
G: No money from the entry fee will go to the VLA, the Entry Fee will go completely to the host team for tournament expenses.
1: Host Tier 2 Teams are required to submit a "Competition Request" to the VLA Board and Director of Operations - vince.zanzucchi@usavla.com
2: The Competition Request will require submission of Event Format, Teams competing, Date of Competition, proof of facility usage for competition.
Note - the VLA will not provide any funding for Tier 2 Competition such as Ref Fees, Court Fees or Other
3: After VLA approves, Host Team will submit $25 per eligible match fee. Example: a 3 Team Round Robin is 3 eligible matches coming to $75 event fee
All matches must be approved 30 days prior to the event. If a match is scheduled within the 30 day window the individual match fee will rise from $25 to $100.
Open Tournament and Invitational Tournament fees are a set $50 prior to the 30 day window and $200 within the 30 day window.
4: Once the date of a competition is scheduled, that date is locked for that competition and must not be changed by the host.
5: Once the VLA Board approves the Competition Request, the event will be placed on the schedule and it is the Tier 2 Host responsibility to ensure the production of the event.
6: The VLA will provide promotional material such as graphics and social media posts to attract viewers to the event.
7: It is the responsibility of the Host team to run their event in a profitable manner. This is the structure throughout the entire league from Tier 1 on down.
The VLA considers the ability of Tier 2 Teams to host adequate events before offering a Tier 2 team promotion to Tier 1 after qualification requirements are met.
8: Failure to run the event properly such as having ineligible rosters, live stream issues, unapproved jerseys will result in no points being rewarded and no event refunds given.
Host
Accepting Applications
Division
West Division
Location
TBD
Tentative Dates
January/Feb
Max Teams
12
Qualified Teams:
Top 12 Tier 2 Teams
Host
Accepting Applications
Division
Central Division
Location
TBD
Tentative Dates
March
Max Teams
12
Qualified Teams:
Top 12 Tier 2 Teams
Host
Accepting Applications
Division
East Division
Location
TBD
Tentative Dates
April
Max Teams
12
Qualified Teams:
Top 12 Tier 2 Teams
Host
TBD
Division
None
Location
TBD
Tentative Dates
May
Max Teams
Unlimited
Qualified Teams:
All Teams are invited, however, in the case of limited capacity due to the facility we are using, we will take the top teams by overall ranking to fill the event.
Host
Top Team as of 4/1
Division
NONE
Location
TBD
Tentative Dates
June
Max Teams
4
Qualified Teams:
Top team in each of the 3 Divisions. If a Division Leader declines then the spot is succeeded to the next highest Tier 2 team regardless of Division.
If Top Team as of 4/1 declines to host, then it will be offered to the next highest of rank until one accepts. Host team has an automatic bid into the Tier 2 Championships.
VLA will promote the first 4 Women's Teams to VLA Tier 1 if they meet either objective:
100 Match Points Earned or - 3 Cup Victories
After 6 Teams are promoted to VLA Tier 1, the points Promotion Objectives will become progressive the same as the Men's Division.
3 - points awarded for a best of 5 victory in 3/4 sets
2 - points awarded for a best of 5 Victory in 5 sets
1 - point awarded for a best of 5 Loss in 5 sets
0 - point awarded for a best of 5 Loss in 3/4 sets
1) Cup Victories
2) Points
3) Total Wins
4) Tier 1 Wins
5) Sets Won
Rankings are reset if a Tier 2 team is offered promotion to Tier 1 and denies promotion
Cup Victories
Points
Total Wins
Total Tier 1 Wins
Total Tier 2 Wins
1. Tier 1 Teams become part of the VLA Broadcast Revenue Share
2. Are responsible for hosting a Tier 1 Event annually
3. Will earn an apparel sponsorship from the Current VLA Sponsor
4. Will earn an annual alottment of Volleyballs from the Currently VLA Volleyball Sponsor
Price
$2,200
Tournaments
VLA Cup and All 3 Division Cups
Payment Breakdown
1st Cup - $750
2nd Cup - $750
Price
$1,950
Tournaments
VLA Cup and 2 Division Cups
Payment Breakdown
3rd Cup - $450
4th Cup - $350
Price
$1,500
Tournaments
VLA Cup and 1 Division Cup
Payment Breakdown
VLA Cup only - $850
Price & Tournaments
$850 - VLA Cup
$750 - 1 Division Club
Host
Phoenix Ascension
Teams
Open
Location
Mesa, Arizona
Date*
February 17-18th
Max Teams
12
Max Teams subject to change based on location
Host
Madison Inferno
Teams
Icemen, Pineapple, Sweed
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Date*
March 16-17th
Max Teams
12
Max Teams subject to change based on location
Host
Accepting Applications
Teams
Open
Location
TBD
Date*
Mar/Apr
Max Teams
12
Max Teams subject to change based on location
Host
VLA
Teams
Open
Location
TBD
Date*
May
Max Teams
Unlimited
Max Teams subject to change based on location
Host
Top Team as of 4/1
Teams
Top 4 Teams
Location
TBD
Date*
June
Max Teams
4
Max Teams subject to change based on location
Tier 2 Championship Teams are selected from the top teams in each division for the 2023/24 Season, not by collective points overall points.
1: Tier 2 Teams are eligible for promotion to Tier 1 after meeting current division requirements.
East Division Promotion for winning 3 Cups or Earning 100 Points
Central Division Promotion for winning 3 Cups or Earning 100 Points
West Division Promotion for winning 3 Cups or Earning 50 Points
Promotion point goals are progressive
2: Points are earned per match victory.
4 - points awarded for a best of 5 victory in 3/4 sets VS Tier 1 Team
3 - points awarded for a best of 5 victory in 5 sets VS Tier 1 Team
3 - points awarded for a best of 5 victory in 3/4 sets VS Tier 2 Team
2 - points awarded for a best of 5 loss in 5 sets VS Tier 1 Team
1 - point awarded for a best of 5 loss in 5 sets VS Tier 2 Team
1 - point awarded for a best of 3 victory VS Tier 2 Team
3: Points and Cup Victories are tallied cumulatively throughout a Club's participation in the VLA.
4: Rankings and Points will carry over to following seasons giving tenured Tier 2 teams a better opportunity to earn promotion
Rankings are reset if a Tier 2 team is offered promotion to Tier 1 and denies promotion
5: Ranking determined by:
Cup Victories
Points
Total Wins
Total Tier 1 Wins
Total Tier 2 Wins
