Our league's priority is providing professionally run events with help from high level certified USAV officials for all the league tournaments. NWVCL will do its best to provide playing opportunities for all women's collegiate club teams throughout the Northeast region.
Following rules and policies were discussed and approved for the 2009- 2010 season at the 2009 NWVCL annual league meeting on April 4th, 2009:
| » | League Membership and Divisions:
The league will continue with two division format. Division "Red" (formerly A) will have 24 teams. Division "Blue" (formerly B) will have 24 teams. "Red" division teams will consist of teams from "A" division in 08-09 season. Any "B" team or new club team will be placed in "Blue" division. A team can make a request to move to a different division each season. This request must be submitted to the commissioner by no later than September 30th. The decision will be made based on their past season performance.
For a complete listing, please go to "Members" on this website. The league championship tournament will be held at a same place. Each division will have its own champion. |
| » | League dues:
League dues will be $325 per team. The dues must be received by October 17, 2009. If a school has "A" and "B" teams, they must pay $325 for each team ($650 total). The league will not make exception for any team in regards to its deadline. It is the responsibility of each team to ensure that checks are sent (and received by the league office) on time. If your school check is going to be late then you will have to send in a personal check to put on hold until your official school check arrives. |
| » | Hosting tournaments:
Teams interested in hosting league tournaments should contact the commissioner as soon as possible (no later than October 2nd). The regular season will go from the last weekend of October through the first weekend of April. Selection will be made based on location, past history as a host, dates, etc. |
| » | Registration for tournaments:
Individual tournament fee will be $140 per team per tournament. Non-league teams will pay $150 per team per tournament. Registrations for individual league tournaments are first come first serve. The deadline for a tournament will be 14 days prior to the actual tournament date.
League (and each division) members will have priority over non-league (division) teams. Non league teams will be accepted only if spaces are available after the deadline has passed.
A hosting team does not need to pay for the tournament they are hosting. If a hosting school provides three courts or more, their second team will be guaranteed a spot. All second teams must pay individual tournament fee ($140). |
| » | League Championships:
Each division will crown its own Champions at the end of season League Championships. You must play at least three (two of which must be in Spring) league tournaments in order to be considered for the league championship in April. Points System will be used to determine top 12 teams from each Division ("Red" and "Blue"). More you play, more points you will earn.
Point Average System will be used to determine the seeding for the championships. Championship format will be similar to that of Club Nationals (seeded pool play and challenge rounds followed by modified single elimination). Hosting school for the league championship will receive an automatic entry into the championship.
When possible, NWVCL league championships and annual meetings will be held in a central location. Non-league teams are not allowed to participate in the league championships. |
| » | Awards:
Awards (all tournament teams and top 4 teams in each division) will be given out at the conclusion of the league championship.
There will be no prize money for winning individual league tournaments. Any profit from individual league tournaments will go towards league's general fund to help balance our budget. Hosting teams do not get any money for hosting. Remember you are already saving money by not having to travel plus you get the home court advantage. |
| » | Results and Nationals:
All league tournament results will be sent to the national ranking committee by the league Commissioner. Any other matches and non-league tournament results should also be forwarded to Jung if you wish them to be considered for national rankings.
All league teams are eligible for Club National Championships as NWVCL is a recognized NVCF club league. |
| » | Individual Tournament:
4 or 5 team pool play followed by single elimination playoff. Playoff matches will be best of three whenever time permits. They may be reduced to one set to 25 when necessary. |
| » | Last minute Cancellations:
If a team drops out from a tournament on the week of the tournament (7days or less), they will forfeit their entire registration fee and be penalized neg. 100 points.
If a team is a no show or drops out with less than 48 hours to go, they will forfeit their entire registration fee and be penalized neg. 100 points. In addition they will lose priority status when registering for subsequent league events.
If a tournament is cancelled or severe weather condition occurs, full refunds will be made to teams.
A team that has two last minute cancellations (7 days or less) in a season will become ineligible for the league championship that season. |
| » | Playing Rules:
All playing rules will be same as USAV with exception of libero being allowed to serve in one position. Whenever possible, we will follow NCVF Club National playing rules. |
| » | Eligibility Rules:
The league eligibility rule will be same as that of Club Nationals. Two ex-varsity players allowed per team each season. No current varsity player (someone who plays during fall 2009) can participate in the league play. If you have any questions regarding eligibility, contact Jung a.s.a.p. |
| » | NWVCL Officers:
Commissioner: Jung Park
Assistant Commissioner/Webmaster: Vu Hoang |
