Nova Scotia Championships is the culmination of the club season and an annual highlight for many teams in the province. This year the Championships will be held in Halifax.

Dates:

•  April 12-14, 2024
  • 13U Girls start Friday between 10am and 2pm. End Saturday.
  • 14U Boys and 14U Girls start Saturday and end Sunday
• April 26-28, 2024
  • 15U Girls start Friday between 10am and 2pm. End Saturday.
  • 16U Boys and Girls start Saturday and end Sunday

May 3-5, 2024

• 17U Girls start Friday after 2pm. End Saturday.
• 18U Boys and Girls start Saturday and end Sunday.

17U Girls Schedule  (Minor update to 5th place consolation match times and courts - May 3) 
18U Girls Schedule (Minor update to playoff match numbers - May 2) 
18U Boys Schedule (Minor update to consolation matches - April 29) 
 

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 200 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.
 
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: We have partnered with the Hampton Inn by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton to offer discounted rooms.  
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 $8 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, Twitter 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. 
 
Schedule: Schedules will be released approximately 7 days before the event. 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. 
 
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 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 (in this case 5/5/5) will immediately commence. Matches may start ahead of schedule provided Head Coaches, the match referee and Tournament Director all agree. Should the event fall behind schedule, the Tournament Director shall have the ability to switch to a 2/4/4 warm up protocol (2 minutes for players to warm-up on their respective side of the court, 4 minutes each to use the full court).
 
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. There are identical awards for all categories.

• 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: 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 2024 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.

For more information please refer to the 23-24 Competitions Guide HERE.