The Nova Scotia Championships is the culmination of the club volleyball season and a highly anticipated annual highlight for the 259 participating teams. This event brings together over 3000 athletes and 500 coaches from across the region to compete at the highest level in a celebration of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. For many athletes, the event represents the peak of their season — a chance to showcase their growth, challenge themselves against top competition, and create lasting memories with teammates, coaches, and families. The energy, pride, and passion on display make the Championships a true showcase of the volleyball community in Nova Scotia.

NS Championships Preferred Format:

• The preferred format for Tier 1 and 2 of NS Championships will be a 24-team schedule, using pools of 3 teams. The top seeded teams will be seeded together in pools A and B, with a guarantee of remaining in Tier 1, with the remaining teams seeded using the serpentine method for the remaining pools. This format rewards the strong results of the top 6 teams, allows for meaningful matches throughout the event, and provides all 24 teams with a pathway to Tier 1 Gold.
• If registration numbers do not allow for this format, similar formats will be considered.

Dates:

• VNS Championships        TBD Age Categories                        TBD
• VNS Championships        TBD Age Categories                        TBD
• VNS Championships        TBD Age Categories                        TBD​

We are so excited that this year’s Championship is almost upon us and we expect the competition to be as strong as ever with over 250 participating teams. With such a large event, it’s our goal to ensure that everyone has a positive experience.

SCHEDULE & RESULTS: When and where teams play, along with their results will be uploaded to ISET as matches end. ISET will be your one-stop-shop for both schedules and results.
 
Should the schedule change within 24 hours of a match, an email notice will be sent to the affected team coaches. Each team will play a minimum of 4 matches. Refer to the website for the most recent schedule. 

LIVE STREAMING: Watch every match from the Canada Games Centre streamed online with AO Live. The service costs $10 for the entire weekend. We are thankful for your support as every purchase helps offset the cost associated with streaming and allows us to bring the game home to so many who are unable to attend.  *Please note that only matches played at the Canada Games Centre will be live-streamed.

SPORTWHEELS will be selling tournament t-shirts as well as a beautiful line of VNS clothing and the best brands of volleyball equipment (shoes, socks, knee pads etc.) at the Canada Games Centre. Sportwheels will at the Canada Games Centre at the following times:
KidSport: We are proud to announce that we will be donating $100 on behalf of every gold medal winning team to KidSport Nova Scotia.  Since 1994, KidSport Nova Scotia has assisted over 30,000 children, totalling over $6.1 Million. KidSport Nova Scotia provides funding of up to $300/year/child for sport registration and/or equipment.

Hotels and car rental deals: Through Sport Nova Scotia, all athletes have access to hotel and car rental deals, all found here: Travel Deals

IMPORTANT:

Admission: Coaches, players and officials registered with Volleyball Nova Scotia are admitted free, irrespective of whether they are playing. Single day admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students and children under 10 are free. Weekend passes can be purchased for $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Admission is valid for all locations.
 
Venue Information: Outdoor shoes are not permitted in the facilities, regardless of the weather outside. Please be prepared to leave your outside shoes at the door. Food is not permitted inside the gymnasiums.
  
Social Media: Join the conversation on FB, and Instagram leading up to Nova Scotia Championships by using the hashtag #NSChamps. Post picture updates, excitement, stories, funny moments, and yes TEAM SELFIES… Let loose, have some fun and show how strong your selfie game is - bet you can't beat the VNS team pic!

Venue Access Time: All venues will be open at least 30 minutes prior to the first matches on each day of the tournaments. 
 
Scorekeeping: Each team is expected to provide one trained player or parent to do the scorekeeping for their own matches, an adult is preferred if possible. For easy instructions on how to fill out a Scoresheet – CLICK HERE. 

Linespersons: No linespersons will be used.
 
Major Officials: One major official will be employed for the 12U, 13U,14U, and 15U. 16U, 17U, and 18U tournaments will employ two major officials
 
Coach Dress: VNS abides by Volleyball Canada standards. Coaches should dress in a manner that reflects a professional image for our sport.  
 
Athletic Therapy: We are excited to have Lifemark as a partner again this year.  LifeMark will be on site at both venues. Here are some important things to remember:

• If you are looking for ice, or have had an injury, please follow the signage at both locations to get help.  

Bench: Only players and coaches registered as members with VNS will be allowed to participate in matches. This includes pre-match warm ups, occupying the bench area and participating in any coaching activities.
 
Match Times: The match times that are posted on the tournament schedules are just a guideline.  Should the previous match on a court finish more than 15 minutes in advanced of the scheduled start time, the warm ups for the next match will immediately commence. Please arrive early as matches may start ahead of schedule.
 
Warm Up Areas: There are no areas in the venues to complete a warm up, aside from the assigned court space or outside, should weather permit.  Teams are not permitted to use the TRACK at the Canada Games Centre to get warmed up.
 
Awards: There are special custom VNS medals for up to 15 players/coaches for the gold, silver and bronze medal teams in each championship.  The championship teams in all categories will receive a championship banner. 
 
Similarly, individual awards will be presented in all age group competitions.

• MVP and All Stars

Head Coaches participating in the semifinals will be given an all-star ballot to complete.  Please submit this ballet to the Control Centre prior to your last match!
 
Awards will be presented on court or in an alcove just off the entrance to the Canada Games Centre.  Teams winning gold, silver or bronze medals are asked to assemble for their presentation within 10 minutes of match completion.
 
Parking: 

• Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre: Only park in the designated parking areas on the property. There is over 250+ spaces between all the lots on the property, as well as 200+ spots located at the metro transit park and ride. Please refrain from parking in the roadway leading to the facility, fire lane etc.
• The Canada Games Centre has a designated parking lot.  Please do not park in the parking lot for the HRM Library directly across the street from the Canada Games Centre. 

Food Services: The only food service available at the Canada Games Centre is a Subway outlet.  We are not permitted to sell any additional food at the Canada Games Centre.  Please remember there is NO food or drinks allowed inside the gyms (except water). NO COFFEE WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE!
 
Tournament Committee: The management committee for the tournaments include:
                                    Jason Trepanier                    Tournament Chair
                                    Megan Conroy                      VNS Technical Director
                                    Jon Elliott                              VNS Development Director
                                    TBD                                       Head Official
                                    TBD                                       Head Official
 
Control Centre: VNS will have a clearly marked Control Centre in the Canada Games Centre.  Should you have any questions, please visit the Control Center.  Event staff will be wearing  VNS t-shirts, please ask them if you need assistance!

Volleyball Nova Scotia hopes that our 2025 Provincial Championships will provide a wonderful competitive environment that also showcases the value of sportsmanship that makes our sport so unique. All the best to our athletes, coaches, and officials.