Court Volleyball 4's - Rideau Sports Centre

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 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

Monday: Starts Monday, January 25 and ends Monday, May 3.

Tuesday: Starts Tuesday, January 26 and ends Tuesday, May 4.

Wednesday: Starts Wednesday, January 27 and ends Wednesday, May 5.

Thursday: Starts Thursday January 28 and ends Thursday, May 6.

# of Weeks

Monday: 12 weeks (12 week regular season, no playoffs).

Tuesday - Thursday: 14 weeks (14 week regular season, no playoffs).

Game Times

Monday: Rotating start times of 8:30pm and 9:45pm

Tuesday - Thursday: Rotating start times of 6:30pm, 7:45pm, 9:00pm and 10:15pm.

Game length is 55 minutes. 

Note: Every effort is made to equalize the start times across the league.

Team registration: 

Monday: $565.00 + HST.

Tuesday - Thursday: $655.00 + HST.

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

Individual registration:

Monday: $145.00 + HST.

Tuesday - Thursday: $165.00 + HST.

You will be placed on a roster of individuals two days before your league starts.

For ease of communication with our office, teams must select a captain and co-captain on our website to represent your individuals team (click here to learn more about individual teams).

Bye Dates

Monday, February 15 (Family Day).

Monday, March 15 - Thursday, March 18 (March Break).

Monday, April 5 (Easter Monday). 

Individual team rosters and schedules will be posted online two days before your league starts. 

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we are working on a limited schedule and thank you for your patience as we launch the Winter leagues.

# of People on Court

4 players (minimum 1 male and 1 female). 

Mandatory Roster Requirements

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

Court Volleyball 4’s: 

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

1)No substitutes allowed outside of your 6-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, ect).

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 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 - Returning to league sports this season 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.
• The “Spirit Score” system for Teams is still in place to share recognition or concerns with us.
• 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.