OTLBC Beach Volleyball 6's

COVID-19 Protocol & Guidelines

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 Ottawa 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 all COVID-19 Guidelines.

Start / End Dates

Monday:  Starts Monday, July 5 and ends Monday, October 4.

Tuesday:  Starts Tuesday, July 6 and ends on Tuesday, October 5.

Wednesday:  Starts Wednesday, July 7 and ends Wednesday, October 6.

Thursday: Starts Thursday, July 8 and ends on Thursday, October 7.

League start and end dates are subject to change. OSSC endeavors to provide registered players and individuals with as much notice as possible should changes occur.  

# of Games

16 games (14 regular season + 2 playoff games).

Teams will play 16 games over 14 weeks. Each team will play two off-night games, or double-headers throughout the season to make up for the delayed start of the season. 

Game Times

Rotating start times between 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm and 9:45pm.

Game length is 55 minutes. 

Note: Every effort is made to equalize the start time and game locations across the league. 

Team registration: $865.00 + 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.   

Individual registration: $145.00 + HST.

You will be placed on a roster of individuals two days before your first game. For ease of communication with our office, teams must select a captain, co-captain and Team Safety Ambassador (TSA) on our website to represent your team (click here to learn more about individual teams).

Bye Dates

None.

In the event games are rescheduled, weekend and off-night games may be played. Every effort is made to provide significant notice. View our foul weather and game cancellation policy here.

Rosters

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Schedules and Individual Team Rosters will be posted online two days before your league is set to start. 

# 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. 

Beach Volleyball 6’s: 

• As a result of gathering limits, each team roster size must not exceed 8 players at each game.
• Substitute players are permitted.
• All players on your team (including substitute players) are required to sign the waiver and must show on your team’s roster online.

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.

Click here to read more about the role of the Team Safety Ambassador and their important responsibilities.

Equipment
Requirements

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS - Teams are required to bring their own beach 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 others 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:   As part of our "Safe Return to Play" format, we are focusing on safety and taking precautions to ensure you and your team feel comfortable playing with us.

Please take time to read our COVID-19 League Modifications – These have been updated for Sprummer 2021.