Provincial AAAA JV Volleyball Championships

Sport
Volleyball
Dates
Nov 21–25, 2019
School Year
2019/2020
Host School
Convener(s)
Geoff Brewster, J.J. Ross
Contact Name
Geoff Brewster / J.J. Ross
Admission

Tournament Admission:

Power Pools, Regionals, and Semi-Finals: $3.00/day  Children 12 and under are FREE.

Championship Finals: $5.00  Children 12 and under are FREE.

Welcome

Greetings from the MHSAA

Welcome to the 2019 McDonald’s JV Provincial High School Volleyball Championships!

Nearly 6,000 student athletes participate in high school volleyball in Manitoba every year, making it one of our largest sports. A great deal of hard work has gone into practices, matches and tournaments in preparation for this Championship. All teams have now focused their attention on this weekend with the goal of becoming 2019 Provincial Champions. We wish you success as you strive to achieve your ultimate goal and hope that the Provincials will be a special memory for you all.

Thank you to the organizing committee for your efforts in hosting this event. The support of all the student and staff volunteers is very much appreciated and is a very valued component to the overall success of this Championship.

A very special Thank You to our Title Sponsor, McDonald’s. Their strong and continued commitment to high school sport in our Province is invaluable. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our major corporate partners for their tremendous support – Boston Pizza, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, Manitoba’s Credit Unions, Manitoba Hydro, Mikasa, Payworks, Awards & More and Sport Manitoba.

Congratulations to all who will be competing for the coveted title of MHSAA Provincial Champions.

Chad Falk
Executive Director
Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association


Greetings from the West Winnipeg Athletic Conference

As the president of the West Winnipeg Athletic Conference I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome all the teams who have qualified for the 2019 McDonald's AAAA Provincial Junior Varsity Volleyball Championships. Your hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence over the past few months, have led you to these Championships.

Each member of your team has played an integral role in your accomplishments this season. Although success tends to be measured in wins and losses, your involvement in volleyball this season has also formed friendships and etched memories that will last a lifetime. Special recognition should go out to the coaches, and managers for all the countless hours spent developing the teams that will participate this season.

I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the parents, for their support of the athletes, and to the school programs and administration that have contributed to the development of the athletes who will both entertain and compete over the next few weeks.

The West Winnipeg Athletic Conference takes great pride in being associated with these Championships. The physical education staff from all the WWAC member schools have done their best to ensure the continued success of this Championship tournament and it is with great pleasure that I recognize and acknowledge their efforts.

A tournament cannot run without volunteers therefore, on behalf of the WWAC, thank you to all the volunteers who have so freely given up your time to ensure the success of these Championships. Your efforts are greatly valued and appreciated.

Once again, congratulations to all the teams who have made it to these Championships and the best of luck to you all as you strive for the ultimate goal of being the 2019 McDonald's AAAA Provincial Junior Varsity Volleyball Champions.

Sincerely,

Geoff Brewster
President
West Winnipeg Athletic Conference (Zone 3)

Coach / Player Information

Locations:  The McDonald's Provincial AAAA Junior Varsity Volleyball Championship is hosted at various Zone 3 schools.  Specific host sites and locations are listed below.

Coach Packages:  Will be distributed to teams at their first game. Coaches are encouraged to introduce themselves to the host upon arrival.

Warm-Up Balls:  Teams are to bring their own warm-up balls.

Rosters:  Please ensure that rosters are accurate so announcers and the awards committee are using correct information.

Canteen: Will be available at some sites.  

First-Aid: Will be available on-site.

Tournament All-Stars and MVP: Will be presented following the Championship Final on Monday November 25th at the University of Manitoba

On-Line Broadcast:  The Championship Semi-Finals and Finals will be broadcast online.  Click HERE to watch.

Tournament All-Stars

Congratulations to the following Championship M.V.P.s and All-Stars:

Junior Varsity Girls:

MVP: Brook Duncalfe - Sturgeon Heights

All-Stars:

Kiana Cadiz - Garden City

Abbigail Sasley - Westwood

Liv Dao - Sturgeon Heights

Hillary Clark - Sturgeon Heights

Emily Barnett - Sturgeon Heights

Lily St. James - Westwood

Junior Varsity Boys:

MVP: Jordan Heppner - Steinbach

All Stars:

Dylan Martens - Westgate

Sam Ludwig - Westgate

Thomas Kiesman - Dakota

Lachlan MacLean - Sturgeon Heights

Jyro Friesen - Steinbach

Jan Paul Mutuc - Steinbach

Round-Robin

Pool 1
Westgate WingsJeanne-Sauve OlympiensSteinbach Regional Sabres JV BoysSt. Paul's (Wpg) CrusadersW-LRank
Westgate Wings20-25, 25-16, 15-1222-25, 25-15, 12-1525-14, 19-25, 15-82-12
Jeanne-Sauve Olympiens25-20, 16-25, 12-1519-25, 25-19, 10-1522-25, 21-250-34
Steinbach Regional Sabres JV Boys25-22, 15-25, 15-1225-19, 19-25, 15-1025-18, 20-25, 15-113-01
St. Paul's (Wpg) Crusaders14-25, 25-19, 8-1525-22, 25-2118-25, 25-20, 11-151-23
Pool 2
Dakota LancersDaniel McIntyre MaroonsSturgeon Heights HuskiesMennonite Brethren HawksW-LRank
Dakota Lancers25-16, 25-1927-25, 23-25, 6-1525-21, 25-212-12
Daniel McIntyre Maroons16-25, 19-2524-26, 18-2525-15, 15-25, 13-150-34
Sturgeon Heights Huskies25-27, 25-23, 15-626-24, 25-1825-19, 33-313-01
Mennonite Brethren Hawks21-25, 21-2515-25, 25-15, 15-1319-25, 31-331-23
Pool 3
Vincent Massey (Wpg) TrojansOak Park RaidersGarden Valley ZodiacsSisler SpartansW-LRank
Vincent Massey (Wpg) Trojans25-15, 28-2625-15, 25-1619-25, 25-14, 15-83-01
Oak Park Raiders15-25, 26-2825-19, 25-1517-25, 25-17, 11-151-23
Garden Valley Zodiacs15-25, 16-2519-25, 15-2519-25, 25-8, 11-150-34
Sisler Spartans25-19, 14-25, 8-1525-17, 17-25, 15-1125-19, 8-25, 15-112-12

Games

Date & TimeVisitingHomeResultVenueGenderType
Nov 25, 2019
8:00pm
Steinbach Regional SabresvsWestgate Wings17-25, 25-16, 25-18, 14-25, 15-9Final: IGAC - U of MJV BoysBracket
Nov 23, 2019
4:00pm
Dakota LancersvsWestgate Wings14-25, 22-25, 17-25S2: St. Paul'sJV BoysBracket
Nov 23, 2019
2:00pm
Steinbach Regional SabresvsSturgeon Heights Huskies19-25, 25-16, 25-11, 28-26S1: St. Paul'sJV BoysBracket
Nov 22, 2019
8:00pm
Mennonite Brethren HawksvsWestgate Wings19-25, 25-21, 18-25, 22-25QF4: ShaftesburyJV BoysBracket
Nov 22, 2019
8:00pm
Sturgeon Heights HuskiesvsJeanne-Sauve Olympiens25-22, 15-25, 25-20, 25-16QF3: St. Paul'sJV BoysBracket
Nov 22, 2019
6:00pm
Dakota LancersvsSt. Paul's (Wpg) Crusaders19-25, 25-21, 26-24, 24-26, 15-11QF2: ShaftesburyJV BoysBracket
Nov 22, 2019
6:00pm
Vincent Massey (Wpg) TrojansvsSteinbach Regional Sabres24-26, 20-25, 16-25QF1: St. Paul'sJV BoysBracket
Nov 22, 2019
3:00pm
Sisler SpartansvsMennonite Brethren Hawks19-25, 25-22, 22-25, 16-25P4: ShaftesburyJV BoysBracket
Nov 22, 2019
3:00pm
Garden Valley ZodiacsvsSturgeon Heights Huskies25-12, 9-25, 17-25, 20-25P3: St. Paul'sJV BoysBracket
Nov 22, 2019
1:00pm
Oak Park RaidersvsDakota Lancers20-25, 25-20, 17-25, 19-25P2: ShaftesburyJV BoysBracket
Nov 22, 2019
1:00pm
Vincent Massey (Wpg) TrojansvsDaniel McIntyre Maroons25-14, 23-25, 25-17, 21-25, 15-9P1: St. Paul'sJV BoysBracket
Nov 21, 2019
9:15pm
Westgate WingsvsSteinbach Regional Sabres22-25, 25-15, 12-15St. Paul's High SchoolJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
9:15pm
Oak Park RaidersvsSisler Spartans17-25, 25-17, 11-15Shaftesbury CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
9:15pm
Dakota LancersvsSturgeon Heights Huskies27-25, 23-25, 6-15Westwood CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
8:00pm
Jeanne-Sauve OlympiensvsSt. Paul's (Wpg) Crusaders22-25, 21-25St. Paul's High SchoolJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
8:00pm
Vincent Massey (Wpg) TrojansvsGarden Valley Zodiacs25-15, 25-16Shaftesbury CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
8:00pm
Daniel McIntyre MaroonsvsMennonite Brethren Hawks25-15, 15-25, 13-15Westwood CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
6:45pm
Westgate WingsvsJeanne-Sauve Olympiens20-25, 25-16, 15-12St. Paul's High SchoolJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
6:45pm
Garden Valley ZodiacsvsSisler Spartans19-25, 25-8, 11-15Shaftesbury CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
6:45pm
Daniel McIntyre MaroonsvsSturgeon Heights Huskies24-26, 18-25Westwood CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
5:30pm
Vincent Massey (Wpg) TrojansvsOak Park Raiders25-15, 28-26Shaftesbury CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
5:30pm
Dakota LancersvsMennonite Brethren Hawks25-21, 25-21Westwood CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
5:30pm
Steinbach Regional SabresvsSt. Paul's (Wpg) Crusaders25-18, 20-25, 15-11St. Paul's High SchoolJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
4:15pm
Sturgeon Heights HuskiesvsMennonite Brethren Hawks25-19, 33-31Westwood CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
4:15pm
Vincent Massey (Wpg) TrojansvsSisler Spartans19-25, 25-14, 15-8Shaftesbury CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
4:15pm
Westgate WingsvsSt. Paul's (Wpg) Crusaders25-14, 19-25, 15-8St. Paul's High SchoolJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
3:00pm
Dakota LancersvsDaniel McIntyre Maroons25-16, 25-19Westwood CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
3:00pm
Oak Park RaidersvsGarden Valley Zodiacs25-19, 25-15Shaftesbury CollegiateJV BoysRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
3:00pm
Jeanne-Sauve OlympiensvsSteinbach Regional Sabres19-25, 25-19, 10-15St. Paul's High SchoolJV BoysRound Robin 1

Round-Robin

Pool 1
Sturgeon Heights HuskiesOak Park RaidersVincent Massey (Bdn) VikingsLord Selkirk RoyalsW-LRank
Sturgeon Heights Huskies25-17, 25-2225-21, 25-2024-26, 25-11, 15-83-01
Oak Park Raiders17-25, 22-2526-24, 19-25, 15-1223-25, 25-20, 15-112-12
Vincent Massey (Bdn) Vikings21-25, 20-2524-26, 25-19, 12-1519-25, 25-15, 9-150-34
Lord Selkirk Royals26-24, 11-25, 8-1525-23, 20-25, 11-1525-19, 15-25, 15-91-23
Pool 2
St. Mary's Academy FlamesPortage Collegiate Saints JV Girls "A"Garden City GophersWestwood Warriors WarriorsW-LRank
St. Mary's Academy Flames17-25, 25-12, 10-1526-24, 19-25, 15-1225-22, 25-192-11
Portage Collegiate Saints JV Girls "A"25-17, 12-25, 15-1030-28, 20-25, 13-1522-25, 15-251-24
Garden City Gophers24-26, 25-19, 12-1528-30, 25-20, 15-1325-16, 25-222-12
Westwood Warriors Warriors22-25, 19-2525-22, 25-1516-25, 22-251-23
Pool 3
Glenlawn LionsJ.H. Bruns BroncosSteinbach Regional Sabres JV GirlsGrant Park PiratesW-LRank
Glenlawn Lions9-25, 26-2824-26, 25-22, 15-1123-25, 26-24, 13-151-23
J.H. Bruns Broncos25-9, 28-2623-25, 21-2525-18, 25-172-11
Steinbach Regional Sabres JV Girls26-24, 22-25, 11-1525-23, 25-2115-25, 5-251-24
Grant Park Pirates25-23, 24-26, 15-1318-25, 17-2525-15, 25-52-12

Games

Date & TimeVisitingHomeResultVenueGenderType
Nov 25, 2019
6:00pm
Sturgeon Heights HuskiesvsWestwood Warriors25-19, 25-18, 25-22Final: IGAC - U of MJV GirlsBracket
Nov 23, 2019
12:00pm
Garden City GophersvsWestwood Warriors25-23, 16-25, 19-25, 18-25S2: St. Paul'sJV GirlsBracket
Nov 23, 2019
10:00am
Sturgeon Heights HuskiesvsVincent Massey (Bdn) Vikings25-22, 25-13, 25-17S1: St. Paul'sJV GirlsBracket
Nov 22, 2019
8:00pm
Westwood WarriorsvsOak Park Raiders25-27, 25-18, 16-25, 25-20, 15-13QF4: StonewallJV GirlsBracket
Nov 22, 2019
8:00pm
St. Mary's Academy FlamesvsVincent Massey (Bdn) Vikings25-23, 25-23, 21-25, 19-25, 10-15QF3: Sturgeon HeightsJV GirlsBracket
Nov 22, 2019
6:00pm
Garden City GophersvsLord Selkirk Royals23-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-23QF2: StonewallJV GirlsBracket
Nov 22, 2019
6:00pm
Portage Collegiate SaintsvsSturgeon Heights Huskies21-25, 25-23, 18-25, 24-26QF1: Sturgeon HeightsJV GirlsBracket
Nov 22, 2019
3:00pm
Grant Park PiratesvsWestwood Warriors9-25, 26-24, 21-25, 10-25P4: StonewallJV GirlsBracket
Nov 22, 2019
3:00pm
Steinbach Regional SabresvsSt. Mary's Academy Flames17-25, 21-25, 12-25P3: Sturgeon HeightsJV GirlsBracket
Nov 22, 2019
1:00pm
Glenlawn LionsvsGarden City Gophers20-25, 17-25, 19-25P2: StonewallJV GirlsBracket
Nov 22, 2019
1:00pm
J.H. Bruns BroncosvsPortage Collegiate Saints10-25, 23-25, 27-29P1: Sturgeon HeightsJV GirlsBracket
Nov 21, 2019
9:15pm
Sturgeon Heights HuskiesvsOak Park Raiders25-17, 25-22Sturgeon Heights CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
9:15pm
J.H. Bruns BroncosvsGrant Park Pirates25-18, 25-17Stonewall CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
9:15pm
St. Mary's Academy FlamesvsGarden City Gophers26-24, 19-25, 15-12Portage CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
8:00pm
Glenlawn LionsvsSteinbach Regional Sabres24-26, 25-22, 15-11Stonewall CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
8:00pm
Portage Collegiate SaintsvsWestwood Warriors22-25, 15-25Portage CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
8:00pm
Vincent Massey (Bdn) VikingsvsLord Selkirk Royals19-25, 25-15, 9-15Sturgeon Heights CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
6:45pm
Glenlawn LionsvsGrant Park Pirates23-25, 26-24, 13-15Stonewall CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
6:45pm
Sturgeon Heights HuskiesvsLord Selkirk Royals24-26, 25-11, 15-8Sturgeon Heights CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
6:45pm
St. Mary's Academy FlamesvsPortage Collegiate Saints17-25, 25-12, 10-15Portage CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
5:30pm
J.H. Bruns BroncosvsSteinbach Regional Sabres23-25, 21-25Stonewall CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
5:30pm
Garden City GophersvsWestwood Warriors25-16, 25-22Portage CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
5:30pm
Oak Park RaidersvsVincent Massey (Bdn) Vikings26-24, 19-25, 15-12Sturgeon Heights CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
4:15pm
Sturgeon Heights HuskiesvsVincent Massey (Bdn) Vikings25-21, 25-20Sturgeon Heights CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
4:15pm
St. Mary's Academy FlamesvsWestwood Warriors25-22, 25-19Portage CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
4:15pm
Steinbach Regional SabresvsGrant Park Pirates15-25, 5-25Stonewall CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
3:00pm
Oak Park RaidersvsLord Selkirk Royals23-25, 25-20, 15-11Sturgeon Heights CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
3:00pm
Portage Collegiate SaintsvsGarden City Gophers30-28, 20-25, 13-15Portage CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1
Nov 21, 2019
3:00pm
Glenlawn LionsvsJ.H. Bruns Broncos9-25, 26-28Stonewall CollegiateJV GirlsRound Robin 1

Championship Information

Provincial Seeding

Boys: 1) Steinbach Regional, 2) Westgate, 3) St. Paul's, 4) Jeanne Sauve, 5) Dakota, 6) Sturgeon Heights, 7) Mennonite Brethren, 8) Daniel McIntyre, 9) Oak Park, 10 Sisler, 11) Vincent Massey (Wpg), 12 Garden Valley

Girls: 1) Oak Park, 2) Sturgeon Heights, 3) Vincent Massey (Bdn), 4) Lord Selkirk, 5) Garden City, 6) St. Mary's, 7) Westwood, 8) Portage, 9) J.H. Bruns, 10) Grant Park, 11) Steinbach Regional, 12) Glenlawn

Thursday, November 21 - Power Pools

Girls' games will be held at Sturgeon Heights CollegiatePortage Collegiate, and Stonewall Collegiate

Boys' games will be held at Westwood CollegiateSt. Paul's High School, and Shaftesbury High School

Friday, November 22 - Quarter-Finals

Girls' games will be held at Sturgeon Heights Collegiate and Stonewall Collegiate

Boys' games will be held at St. Paul's High School and Shaftesbury High School

Saturday, November 23 - Semi-Finals

All semi-final games will be held at St. Paul's High School

Monday, November 25 -  Championship Finals

All Championship Finals will be held at the Investors Group Athletic Centre (University of Manitoba)

Championship Finals: Investors Group Athletic Centre, University of Manitoba

Semi-Finals: St. Paul's High School (gym can be accessed off Holland Blvd)

Rules & Regulations

  1. DEADLINE DATES

    ZONE INTENT due by SEPTEMBER 24. Zones must declare their J.V. and Varsity teams that will participate and the schools that intend on qualifying for the championships.

    ONLINE ROSTER due by SEPTEMBER 27. All JV and Varsity team rosters must be entered online regardless of whether or not they will be attending Provincial Championships. Schools with two teams or more, in a single gender/category (i.e. varsity girls), must complete separate online rosters for each team. No lateral movement allowed between rosters.
    TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION must be entered online at the MHSAA website at least one week prior to the tournament start date. All tournaments MUST be registered online.

    DECLARATION to a HIGHER CATEGORY must be declared by OCTOBER 4. Declaration must be made by emailing the Assistant Executive Director.

    ZONE AND INTERZONE PLAY-OFFS The convenor must notify Greg by phone at 204-925-5642 or email (greg@mhsaa.ca) following the conclusion of the zone championship (or when the zone representative has been declared). You must declare your representative for each category by:

    J.V. (A/AA, AAA & AAAA) - Thursday, Nov. 14
    “A”, “AA” - Saturday, Nov. 9
    “AAA” - Monday, Nov. 18
    “AAAA” - Friday, Nov. 15

    WILDCARD APPLICATIONS are due by the date indicated below at 1:00 pm sharp. AAA Varsity, A/AA Junior Varsity and AAA Junior Varsity wildcards are open to zone semi-finalists and finalists only. AAAA Varsity and Junior Varsity wildcards are open to eligible teams. There are no wildcard spots for the A and AA Varsity Category. Applications must include the following:
    - Complete season record of all games played (exhibition, league, tournament). Season Record Form available on the MHSAA website.
    - Letter of intent to participate signed by the Principal.
    - Schools selected for a wildcard will be invoiced for the wildcard fee of $75.00. The school will then have 20 working days from the date of the invoice to pay the fee or they will be subject to further sanctioning.
    If your application does not include the season record and letter of intent, and/or is late, the application will not be considered. See page 131 for a sample application.

    Wildcard game date and location will be determined once the teams have been selected. Automatic wildcard spots may be awarded. Wildcard Application Deadlines are as follows:

    J.V. (A/AA, AAA & AAAA) – Thursday, Nov 14 by 1:00 pm
    “AAA” – Friday, Nov 15 by 1:00 pm
    “AAAA” – Thursday, Nov 14 by 1:00 pm

    SEEDING INFORMATION must be received by the MHSAA, by the date below, with complete information, or the team may be subject to a $50.00 fine. Seeding information must include a complete season record of all games played, dates and scores. Please use the seeding/wildcard season record form available on the website. Date seeding information must be submitted by:

    J.V. (A/AA, AAA, AAAA) Friday, Nov 15 by 1:00 pm
    “A” & “AA” – Friday Nov. 8 by 1:00 pm
    “AAA” – Tuesday, Nov 19 by 1:00 pm
    “AAAA” – Friday, Nov 15 by 1:00 pm

    2. FORMATS & RULES

    A. FORMATS: (see draw appendix on page 127-128)
    “AAA” Varsity, and “A/AA”, “AAA” & “AAAA” JV Formats – Twelve (12) girls and Twelve (12) boys teams. The boys and girls championships will use the same format. There will be three power pools of four teams for round robin. Round Robin will be used to determine play-off seeding, as all teams will advance to single eliminate play-off. All round robin matches will be best two out of three. The 1st and 2nd set is won by the first team to score 25 points via rally-point scoring, with a minimum lead of two points. The deciding 3rd set is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points. (no point cap). “AAAA” all play-off matches are a best three out of five. A set is won by the team which first scores 25 points via rally-point scoring, with a minimum lead of two points. The deciding 5th set, if required, is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points. (no point cap). “A/AA” all play-off matches are a best two out of three. A set is won by the team which first scores 25 points via rally-point scoring, with a minimum lead of two points. The deciding 3rd set, if required, is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points. (no point cap).

    “A” & “AA” Format –Sixteen (16) boys and (16) girls teams will be selected for placement in one of four Provincial Qualifiers. Format will be round robin with top three team advancing into a play-off. The top team from the round robin will receive a bye to the final with the 2nd and 3rd place teams playing to see who will advance to the final. The top two teams from each Provincial Qualifier, along with the Zone 11 Champion, and Host school will advance to the Provincial Championship. The Provincial Championship will see Ten (10) girls teams and Ten (10) boys teams. The boys and girls championships will use the same format. There will be two pools, each with five teams. The top four teams from each pool will advance to the Championship side. There is no Consolation side. All matches are a best two out of three. The 1st and 2nd set is won by the first team to score 25 points via rally-point scoring, with a minimum lead of two points. The deciding 3rd set is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points. (no point cap).

    “AAAA” Varsity - Twelve (12) girls and twelve (12) boys teams will compete in Regional Playdowns for the first two (2) rounds. The winners will then advance to the Final Four Championship. All matches are a best three out of five. A set is won by the team which first scores 25 points via rally-point scoring, with a minimum lead of two points. The deciding 5th set is played to 15 points with a minimum lead of 2 points. (no point cap).

    B. RULES: the playing rules of Volleyball Canada shall govern the competition unless specified below. Special playing rules approved by the MHSAA will take precedent over rules in the official rulebook.

    Junior Varsity Eligibility Rule: in order to be eligible for the junior varsity competition the athlete must meet the following requirements:
    a) Participating athletes must be under the age of 17 as of midnight of the current school year, August 31.
    b) Students are eligible to participate in junior varsity for two years. In determining the two-year clause, member schools must count grade 9 as the first year. The athlete's eligibility begins upon enrolment in grade 9 and is allowed two consecutive years of competition from time of enrolment in grade 9

    For “A” and “AA” schools students may compete in an unlimited number of matches at the varsity level and still maintain their eligibility to compete in the junior varsity Provincial Championships. Students must compete in a minimum of 6 games at the JV level in order to be eligible to compete in zone and provincial play-offs. Tournaments would count as two (2) games.
    NOTE: (the intent of this rule is to allow schools to utilize some athletes to form both teams NOT to better one and/or both teams)

    For “AAA” and “AAAA” schools students may not compete in more than three matches at the varsity level. (league, exhibition or tournament - Tournaments count as two matches). Rural “AAA” Junior Varsity teams are allowed to compete against rural varsity “A” and “AA” teams without these matches being counted as varsity level.

    The libero number will be REQUIRED only on the rotation lineup card for each set and not on the player roster.

    Teams will be allowed 12 substitutions per set. A player can be substituted unlimited up to the 12 substitutions per set.

    The Official Ball is the Mikasa MVA200 (multi-colored)

    Tie Breaking Procedure:
    If two or more teams are tied at the end of the preliminary round, the following criteria will be applied, in order:

    a. The team having the best ratio of won/lost matches, considering matches between the tied teams, will be ranked higher;

    b. The team having the best ratio of won/lost games, considering matches played between the tied teams, will be ranked higher;

    c. The team having the best ratio of won/lost games, considering all matches of the round, will be ranked higher;

    d. The team having the best ratio of points for/against, considering games played between the tied teams, will be ranked higher;

    e. The team having the best ratio of points for/against, considering all games played during the round, will be ranked higher;

    f. Toss of coin


    When you apply this rule to break a tie you should follow this sequence:

    i. When two teams are tied, the tie-breaking criteria are applied one after the other until the tie has been broken.

    ii. When three or more teams are tied, the tie-breaking criteria are applied one after the other until all the tied teams have been ranked.

    NOTE: This means that if there is a tie among teams X, V and Z and criteria “b’ is able to determine X as first, Y as second and Z as third, then no further criteria are to be used. The tie is broken. However, if criteria “b’ determines X as first and there is still a tie between Y and Z. then the ranking of the remaining teams will be determined by proceeding to criteria “c and so on, if necessary. Do not start at (a) again. Continue through the sequence of criteria using the results of teams x, y, and z for criteria (d).

    Interzones are to be determined by the MHSAA. If the zone/interzone championship is won by the host school, then another wildcard spot becomes open. Interzone and wildcard games will be the best 3 out of 5. There will be no interzones in the varsity “A” & “AA” category.

    Teams are to bring their own warm up balls

    Net Heights: JV Boys – 2.35m JV Girls – 2.20m
    Varsity Boys – 2.43m Varsity Girls – 2.24m

    Uniform Rule: Style and colour of uniform must be consistent throughout the team. Compression undergarments can be worn, with no restrictions on colour or length.

    Athletes, team members and coaches are not permitted to wear headwear during competition, opening ceremonies, awards ceremonies, banquets and/or luncheons. Inappropriate bench conduct (i.e.; changing tops, jerseys, uniforms, at the bench or on the playing field) is not acceptable. Any athlete, team member or coach deemed in violation may be subject to a fine in the amount of $50-$200 assessed to the school.

    All uniforms must be numbered 1-99, (whole numbers). (While MHSAA allows 1-99, it is preferred that the appropriate numbers of 1-15 be used). Captains bars are not required on uniforms.

    Coaches should be advised that if the uniform rule is not adhered to, the team may not be allowed to compete and may be fined up to $200.00. The school may also be put on probation (probation being that if the school violates the infraction again, the school may be fined $200.00 and be suspended from all MHSAA activities).

    Advertising on uniforms must adhere to guidelines as outlined on pages 132-133

    Game Limit - The maximum number of matches are 25 per season. Each tournament counts as 2 matches and the 25 match limit does not include league playoffs, zone playoffs, or provincial playoffs. It does include exhibition matches. Exceeding the game limit will result in a $200.00 fine to the school and possible exclusion from Provincial Championships.

    ALL VARSITY “AAA” SCHOOLS INSIDE THE CITY OF WINNIPEG must play a minimum of 4 matches/games against AAA school in areas outside of Winnipeg, two matches/games must be played outside city limits. Tournaments count as two matches. As long as the tournament is hosted by a "AAA" school, 2 matches will be awarded, regardless of the classification of participating teams. Failure to fulfill the requirement may result in the team being ineligible for Provincial Championships.

    It is expected that all teams attend opening ceremonies and related functions (Banquets, etc.). Non-attendance may result in fines and/or further sanctions against the school.

    3. AWARDS

    Awards Presentation: All teams that medal are expected to stay for the presentation of the awards. Teams may be fined for not being present for the awards.

    In each division, the championship team will receive the Championship banner, first place medals and Championship T-shirts The runner-up team in the championship event will receive a finalist banner and second place medals. The third place team in the championship event will receive third place medals (excluding "AAAA")

    Six All-stars and one MVP will be awarded. A Players Choice Award will be selected for Varsity only.

    4. SUPERVISION

    At all MHSAA Provincial Championships, interzone and wildcard games, participants must have a teacher from the school division in attendance as a supervisor, or they will not be allowed to compete. In individual sports where it may be unrealistic for one teacher to accompany one student, the zone may designate teacher supervisors for athletes. This must be a written request, signed by

    each principal involved, and approved by the MHSAA, well in advance. The designated teacher supervisor should have a copy of the letter, with them during the championship.

    Teachers employed in the school division where they are coaching a team, may be the supervisor for that team. The responsibility rests with the school to ensure that supervisor(s) are fully acquainted with all MHSAA rules, regulations and consequences. Violation of this rule may result in a fine up to a maximum of $200.00. 


    5. INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE

    The MHSAA, in cases of severe weather disruptions, may have to make decisions as to the possible rescheduling of Provincial Championships. MHSAA decisions will be based on Environment Canada weather reports, the Manitoba Highway reports and weather conditions at the host site.

    Information on possible schedule changes will be posted on the host website between 6:30 and 7:00 am on the day of the Championship. Schools will also be emailed any changes. In case of inclement weather, schools should refrain from travelling to Provincial Championships until they receive notification from the MHSAA Assistant Executive Director with instructions and updated scheduling. Schools deciding to travel prior to receiving notification from MHSAA Assistant Executive Director do so at their own risk and will be responsible for their travel and hotel costs, should the event be postponed or changed.

    Many schools travel to Provincial Championships on the day prior to the championship beginning. In cases where most schools are already at the host site, the convenor along with MHSAA assistant director will try to modify schedules to accommodate teams that will be arriving later due to weather conditions.