VBmatch hosts several Indoor Volleyball Leagues in the Bay Area. Each league is separate.
This is the Information and Registration page for our Wednesday SAN FRANCISCO Optional Power-Coed 6s League. The new season of this League will start on Wednesday 8/28/2024 or 9/4/2024.
League Format: Optional Power-Coed 6s
Games are played on a men's net. Teams may field either 4 men & 2 women or 3 men & 3 women. To level the playing field, teams with only 3 men may use back-row block assist.
Regular Season Games are self-officiated. If two teams can't agree on a call, the point is re-played.
For Playoff Night, teams that are not playing a particular round will be assigned to officiate the playoff matches and teams that are eliminated from the playoff bracket will need to stay one extra round to help officiate.
League Time: Tuesdays 6:30pm to ~10:00pm. Game start-times will vary week-by-week (for each team) and will be communicated by email in advance to team captains.
League Duration: The League will run for approximately 8 to 13 weeks* (but not necessarily consecutive weeks) depending on the number of registered teams. Currently, we anticipate that teams will be scheduled for 24-33 games during regular season (again, this depends on the number of registered teams). Teams may also be scheduled for a BYE on certain weeks from time-to-time.
*The League Fee is based on the number of regular season games (NOT the number of weeks). After regular season, all teams will automatically advance to League Playoffs with the following EXCEPTION :
A team that "calls in a forfeit" less than 24-hours before the scheduled game time (or simply fails to show up for one or more scheduled regular season games) will lose the opportunity to automatically advance to playoffs.
League Fee Schedule for Teams: EARLY Registration (if deposit paid BY or BEFORE 8/14/2024) $950-per-team (for 24 regular season games); $1050-per-team (for 27 regular season games); $1150-per-team (for 30 regular season games); $1250-per-team (for 33 regular season games). REGULAR Registration (if deposit paid AFTER 8/14/2024) $1000-per-team (for 24 regular season games); $1125-per-team (for 27 regular season games); $1250-per-team (for 30 regular season games); $1350-per-team (for 33 regular season games).
League Fee for Individual Free Agent Players: $165-per-player (for 24 regular season games); $185-per-player (for 27 regular season games); $200-per-player (for 30 regular season games); $225-per-player (for 33 regular season games).
* VBmatch reserves the right to charge a higher price for individual players who consistently create issues that require additional time (on the part of VBmatch staff) to resolve. For example, some individuals repeatedly cancel and request a "sub" on league days (instead of cancelling in advance) which increases the amount of work for VBmatch staff.
In general, each team will be scheduled to play (on average) 3 games (appx. 1 hour) each league night (when the team does not have a BYE). Teams will get a 10-minute warm-up period (5 minutes of peppering and 5 minutes for hitting line prior to their first game of the evening; games are rally-scoring to 21 (win by 2; cap at 23).
There may be some evenings when a team is scheduled to play more than 3 games or scheduled to play just 2 games.
Again, the league fee is based on the number of regular season games your team is scheduled to play. Currently, it is anticipated that the regular season will have 24-30 games (per-team).
If the season is shorter or longer, then the fee will be adjusted accordingly (see above "League Fee Schedule").
NOTE: Based on the initial team registration fee, teams may have up to 10-players on their roster: 6 core players and 4 subs. Additional subs are allowed and must be added to the team roster but teams must pay an extra $10 for each additional player on their roster beyond the first ten (10) players. (Our insurance premium is based on the total number of unique participants. Furthermore, this policy encourages teams to play with stable rosters. If a team plays with a different lineup of players each week, the record (game scores) and ranking for that team becomes less and less meaningful.)
Video from a prior VBmatch's SF League (in different gym):
To reserve a spot for your team, please pay a Deposit via the online payment button below -OR- via VENMO. The balance of the league fee can be paid by cash or VENMO and is due by the 1st DAY of League.
Free Agents (Individuals Without a Team): Individuals without a team may sign up for the Free Agent wait-list. Please be sure to indicate the league you’d like to join since we have multiple leagues on different nights in East Bay and SF. Please also provide your height, your preferred position(s) and some information about your volleyball background, experience and skill level. We will try to find an appropriate team to place you on.
NOTE: Space is limited, so we will send you an email after we receive your deposit to let you know if we can accept your entry. You are NOT officially registered until you receive a confirmation email from us.
LEAGUE CANCELLATION POLICY: Please note that we reserve the right to cancel the league at our sole discretion. In the event of cancellation, teams currently registered at that time will receive a pro-rated refund of the fees paid. The league may be cancelled for various reasons including, but not limited to: inclement weather; unavailability of equipment/facilities/site for the league; inadequate number of entries; schedule conflicts of the tournament organizer; etc. In the event of a cancellation, notification will be sent via email.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ASSUMPTION OF RISKS / WAIVER OF CLAIMS / RELEASE OF LIABILITY / INDEMNITY / BINDING ARBITRATION / WAIVER OF STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS AGREEMENT (BEFORE YOU START PLAYING). Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to see this Agreement prior to the first day of the league. A Junior Player must be 14-17 years-old and must have a signed parental consent / waiver form.
Pay Deposit to Reserve Spot for Your Team in
SF Wednesday Optional Power-Coed 6s League (Games on Men's Height Net)
Season Starting 8/28/24 or 9/4/24
NOTE: VenMo is also accepted.
The Balance of the League Fee is due by First Day of League.
INDIVIDUALS without a team can sign up for the FREE AGENT LIST
NOTE: If you cancel after a spot has been reserved for you, you will only receive a full refund if you cancel at least 21-days ahead of the league's start date. If you cancel less than 21-days ahead of the league's start date, you will receive a refund less a $20 administration fee IF AND ONLY IF the league is full (i.e. sold out) AND we are able to find a team to replace your team.
