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Bump. Set. Spike. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.
Find out for yourself why our ESSC Indoor Volleyball (a.k.a. Hard Court Volleyball) league is our largest gym sport. These Edmonton Adult Co-ed Leagues offer various divisions to choose from so whether you’ve played in high school, college, just for fun, or never at all, there's something for everyone. This is a low impact and high energy sport, which makes it easily accessible to players of various ages and skill levels.
After your game, meet up with your teammates and other players to enjoy exclusive food and drink specials at one of the ESSC's many Sponsor Bars around Edmonton.
Winter, Spring, Fall: 9-weeks
Summer: 8-weeks
All teams play once a week on the day they select when registering.
Evening Leagues: 6pm to 10:30pm
While our leagues are self-officiated, there is an Event Coordinator onsite to help manage equipment, time and scores. Matches are best of three - rally-point scoring to 25 points in games one and two, game three (if needed) is rally-point to 15 - and bookings are typically 90 minutes to 2 hours long.
These leagues are 'double opponent,' meaning you get double the fun: you get to play two matches each night against two different opponents.
6's - Co-ed
Games are played 6 on 6 with at least two female players on the court.
6's - Co-ed - Masters
Are you 40+? Our Masters format is built for people 40 years of age or older! Games are played 6 on 6 with at least two female players on the court.
6's - Women's
Games are played 6 on 6 with only female players on the court.
6's - Co-ed - Corporate
Grab your co-pals and enhance your camaraderie through sport, because team bonding doesn't have to be boring! This option is for teams of co-workers only, and include special Corporate perks, skill sessions, easy access to equipment, and more. Teams registering for this format must have at least 50% of their roster working for the same company (full-time, part-time, and/or contract).
Divisions are based on the experience and skills of a team - not on their competitive behaviour! No matter what skill level you register for, all players are expected to play with a 'fun-first, winning-second' attitude.
Please note that the below divisions may not be offered every season or day. If you have any questions about the different skill levels or where to place yourself, just call us!
This division is for teams who are newer to the sport, or teams that consist of a mix of semi-experienced and inexperienced players. Some players may still be learning the rules of Volleyball, meaning the flow of the game will not always be natural. An average game will feature some bumping, passing and hitting, but the focus is often on just getting the ball over the net, and underhand serves are more common than overhand. If the majority of players are experienced, and wish to hard-hit, then the team should move up to a higher level if available.
In this division, you cannot:
hard hit
jump serve
back row attack
This division is for teams with slightly more experience and skill than in the Recreational division. The flow of the game will be quicker than the Recreational division as there will be fewer stoppages and rule clarifications. Players can hold rallies with more consistency, have seen success in the Recreational division, or are simply looking for a bit more of a challenge. Hard-hitting is more commonly seen and accepted in this division, but is still limited.
In this division, you cannot:
jump serve
back row attack
This division is for teams with mainly experienced Volleyball players. The flow of the game will be quicker than the Recreational or Recreational Plus divisions, and hard-hitting is more common place. An average game will feature three hits on most plays and some good blocks, but the hitting is not overly hard, the passes are not always crisp, and teams generally do not have organized attacks. Not all players in this division are highly skilled, but players are experienced and knowledgeable in the sport.
In this division, you cannot:
jump serve
back row attack
This division is for teams with more experience and skill than the average team in Intermediate. The flow of the game is fast, as all players can hit, pass and serve with accuracy and intention, and have a few heavy hitters on the squad. There are no rule restrictions on serving and hitting, as seen in lower divisions, and teams now have the option of incorporating a Libero.
Format | Ideal Roster Size | Total # of Players | Min # of Female Players | Max # of M/X Players |
6's - Co-ed | 8 (3 F) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
6's - Women's | 8 | 6 | 6 | N/A |
When registering a full team, there is no limit to the maximum number of players you can have on the roster.
Minimum female player requirements are inclusive of anyone who identifies as female.
Format | Ideal Roster Size | Total # of Players | Min # of Female Players | Max # of M/X Players | U-40 Maximum |
6's - Co-ed | 8 (3 F) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 Players |
Master Leagues require that most players be at least 40 years of age before the start of the season.
To assist with roster management, all teams are permitted up to two players who are 30-39 years of age at the start of the season.
Although a team may have more U-40 players listed in their online roster, teams are not allowed to exceed the above maximum weekly–this includes the use of subs.
Players that are 18-29 years of age are not permitted to play in the Masters League.
Format | Minimum # of Players to Avoid Default | Default Score | Default Fee |
6's - Co-ed | 4 (1 F) | 0-25; 0-25 | $40 per match |
6's - Women's | 4 | 0-25; 0-25 | $40 per match |
Citywide
Games are played at a variety of locations throughout the season.
Equipment | Volleyballs | Nets / Antennae | Scoreboard | Jerseys | Clean, Non-Marking Shoes |
Provided By ESSC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Required Of Players | No | No | No | Optional! | Yes |
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