Open Tournaments

Open Tournaments are sanctioned competitions hosted by VNS approved clubs. Volleyball Nova Scotia members participating in these events have access to referees and are covered under the VNS insurance plan.     

For an Open Tournament to be sanctioned by VNS, hosts clubs and teams must apply online. 

  • Click Here to begin your application.
  • Click HERE for the Open Tournament Final Report Form (Word) (Must be submitted to Program Coordinator, Veronica Sweeney (vnsveronica@sportnovascotia.ca by the Tuesday following your event)


Please note there is a $25 fee to have the event sanctioned. 

Additionally, hosts must agree to the following minimum standards for their event:

  • Teams can play a maximum of 5 matches in one day
  • Teams can play a maximum of 2 matches (rounds) in a row
  • Teams can sit a maximum of 2 matches (rounds) in a row
  • Use the Volleyball Nova Scotia offical Scoresheets and Lineup Cards 
    • Available HERE to print/download.
  • Use the official volleyball
  • Volleyball Canada and Volleyball Nova Scotia rules will apply including rules of play and tie-breaking procedures.
  • Use assigned officials through the Provincial Open Tournament Assignor
  • Complete an Open Tournament Report and submit to VNS upon event completion
  • Note: Open Tournaments for Super Series age groups will not be sanctioned on the same weekend as a Super Series.

Referee Assigning

The event contact must submit the match schedule to the Provincial Referee Assignor, Morgan Snow, at least 10 days before the event. Tournament hosts who submit schedules 5 to 9 days prior will be charged a $50 administrative fee. Those submitting schedules 4 days or less before the event will incur a $100 administrative fee and risk not having referees assigned.

Club Volleyball Referee Rates
 
Club 2/3 match 13U – 14U 15U  16U, 17U – 18U Senior
Referees R1 R1 R1  -  R2 /  R1 alone R1  -  R2 /  R1 alone
Rate $25.00 $27.50 $25.00/$35.00 $25.00/$35.00
 
Travel - $0.50km per round trip of 50kms or more.
Meals- Breakfast - $15.00*/ Lunch - $20.00/ Dinner - $20.00 Must stay overnight to receive breakfast*
 


The Following is a list of upcoming Sanctioned Open Tournaments:

This Season's Open Tournament Schedule

13U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS: (Note, the 13U age category will play Tripleball all year including NS Championships)

Date Tier Host Location Entry Fee Contact

14U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS: (Note, 14U and younger events scheduled prior to February 15 will be played with the Tripleball format)
 
Date Tier Host Location Entry Fee Contact


15U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:
 

Date Tier Host Location Entry Fee Contact


16U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

Date Tier  Host Location Entry Fee Contact
 

17U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

Date Tier  Host Location Entry Fee Contact


18U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

Date Tier  Host Location Entry Fee Contact
March 1-2, 2025 T1 Inverness Volleyball Club Dalbrae Academy, Mabou $300 Kelly Sofan


14U BOYS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:  (Note, 14U and younger events scheduled prior to February 15 will be played with the Tripleball format)

Date Tier Host Location Entry Fee Contact



16U BOYS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

Date Tier  Host Location Entry Fee Contact
 


18U BOYS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

 
Date Tier  Host Location Entry Fee Contact


*Please note that no 14U, 15U,16U,17U or 18U events will be sanctioned on weekends that conflict with the age category events scheduled below.

    • Key Event Dates (to be announced):
      • Super Series #1 - 15UG                              
      • Super Series #1 – 16UG/16UB:                   
      • Super Series #1 – 18UG/18UB:               
      • Super Series #2 – 15UG:                           
      • Super Series #2 – 16UG/16UB:                  
      • 14U Seeding - 14UG/14UB:                     
      • Super Series #2 – 18UG/18UB:                   
      • VNS Championships - 13UG/14UG/14UB  
      • VNS Championships -  15UG/16UG/16UB  
      • VNS Championships -  17UG/18UG/18UB  

    Unsanctioned Events
    Volleyball Nova Scotia’s insurance coverage is only applicable for Open Tournaments, Super Series, 14U Seeding Tournaments, and NS Championships. These events adhere to our Safe Sport requirements, employ certified referees, and follow our tournament standards. Registered participants in these events are covered under our insurance policy.

    It is important to note that competitions not listed on the Open Tournaments webpage, and not directly organized by VNS or Volleyball Canada are considered unsanctioned, and therefore not covered by our insurance policy. It's crucial for everyone to understand these limitations and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. Participating in unsanctioned events may invalidate insurance coverage, putting participants at risk.