ATHLETE INSTITUTE
ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE (ADULT AIVL)
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ADULT AIVL GUIDE
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ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
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Athlete Institute 6v6 Adult Indoor Volleyball League
Divisions: 18+ Open
Ways to Play: Join solo as a free agent, sign up with friends (2–6 players), or lock in a full team (8 players).
Season Guarantee: 10 weeks of games
Game Times: Weekly between 7:00-10:00pm
Location: Athlete Institute Fieldhouse — 207321 ON-9, Mono, ON
Whether you’re here for competition or community, this league delivers fast-paced play, new connections, and a high-energy atmosphere all season long.
SCHEDULE & DATES
AIVL 18+ — Adult Volleyball League — Fall 2026
January – March, 2027 • Dome Court 3 • 18+ Mixed
Schedule & Location
- Sessions: 10 weeks of games
- Game Times: Sunday from 7:00–10:00 PM
- Venue: Dome Court 3 at Athlete Institute Fieldhouse
Dates:
Who It's For
- Divisions: 18+ Open
- Age & Format: 18 yrs +, Mixed
- Sport: Volleyball — Adult • 6v6
Whether you're here for competition or community, this league delivers fast-paced play, new connections, and a high-energy atmosphere all season long.
Ways to Play
- Free Agent — Join solo and be placed on a team
- Group — Sign up with friends (2–6 players)
- Full Team — Lock in a roster (7 players)
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
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AIVL JERSEYS
Get matching team uniforms with numbers that vary in colour!
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REFEREES
All games are refereed by an AIVL referee for fair play and consistency.
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ONLINE RESULTS
Results and standing are recorded online on new leagues website: www.aileagues.ca
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CHAMPIONS
Championship tees and plate with the team roster on the annual winners trophy
GAME RULES & REGULATIONS
AIVL 18+ — Rules & Format
Fall 2025
Match Structure
- Games will be played 6 vs 6
- Each weekly match will include 3 sets to 25 points
- Each set must be won by 2 points
- If the result is a 1–1 tie after 2 sets, a tiebreak set to 25 will be played
- The match is won by the team that wins the most sets (3–0, 2–1)
- Once a match concludes, if time remains in the one-hour block, teams will scrimmage for the remainder
Rotation Rules
- Players will rotate onto the court into the #6 position (back row, centre)
- Players rotate off after their serve (#1 position)
Player Requirements
- Players must be on a roster and registered with the league to play
- Any changes or additions to the roster must be approved by the league convenor (email: Mark Peterson)
- Players must play a minimum of 3 regular season games to be eligible for playoffs
- Players with outstanding league fees are not eligible for playoffs
Uniform Policy
- If you misplace your jersey you will be required to purchase a replacement ($40 + HST)
Timeout Rules
- Regular Season: No timeouts
- Playoffs: Each team will have one time-out per match
Roster Minimums
- Teams must have at least 4 players to start the game
- Teams must have one female on the court at all times
- A team is permitted to play with a minimum of 4 players for the entirety of the match. The opposing team may still play with 6.
- If a team has less than 4 players, they will forfeit the match (0–21, 0–21, 0–21, 0–21)
- If there is a forfeit, the players present will scrimmage for the remainder of the one-hour block
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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In the event of inclement weather on the date of any programs scheduled a decision will be communicated by 4 PM if there will be a cancelation. If there has been no communication the programs will be running as scheduled.
After 4 PM the day of, discretion is left to the lead program instructor to cancel on-site.
A rescheduled session may push back all programming by one week.
Athlete Institute reserves the right to reschedule a session on another night of the week if required. Refunds will not be issued if the athlete cannot make the new date.
If a session gets canceled mid-way through it will not be rescheduled and if it’s canceled ahead of time, it will be rescheduled.
If a clinic is canceled due to inclement weather, the athlete may make up the clinic in a similar session on another night of the week.
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Adult League Policy:
The registration deadline is the last official day to register for our programs. This will always be 14 days (about 2 weeks) before the program's start date. You may still register for programs after this deadline; however, you may not receive a jersey for 1-2 weeks.
CONNECT WITH US!
Book a 15-minute call with one of our knowledgable representatives to help explain and clarify any questions you may have about our programs. We are always here to help!