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.
  • Tournament applications must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the tournament. 
  • Click HERE for the Open Tournament Final Report (Google Form) (Must be submitted 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

Using the Referee Match Schedule Template, the event contact must submit the match schedule to the Provincial Referee Assignor, Morgan Snow, at least 10 days before the event.

Referee Match Schedule Template

Tournament hosts can expect to receive a referee schedule by the end of the day on the Monday prior to the event starting. If you have not received it by then, please reach out to Morgan Snow.

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

CLICK HERE for Referee Rates

Out of Province Teams

Out-of-province teams may participate in VNS-sanctioned events if all participants are registered members of their home province, and their coaches meet VNS Person In Authority (PIA) requirements. To ensure compliance, tournament hosts must submit the team name, roster names, home province and team contact information of out-of-province teams to VNS at vnsveronica@sportnovascotia.ca for approval at least 14 days before the event. Hosts who allow unapproved out-of-province teams to participate risk losing the privilege of hosting future VNS-sanctioned events.
 


The Following is a list of upcoming Sanctioned Open Tournaments:

This Season's Open Tournament Schedule
 

12U CO-ED SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:  (Note, the 12U age category will play Tripleball all year including NS Championships)

Date Tier Host Location Entry Fee Contact
           
           
           


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:
 
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
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           


14U BOYS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS: 

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.

  • Unsanctioned Events
    Volleyball Nova Scotia’s insurance coverage is only applicable for Open Tournaments, Super Series, 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.