Volleyball

Volleyball Leagues

About our League

CMSA Volleyball League proudly stands as one of the largest LGBTQ+ volleyball leagues in the country. We celebrate diversity, acceptance, and the joy of playing together.

What We Offer

Two formats
1. Indoor Volleyball
2. Fours/Sixes Beach Volleyball
Six Levels of Play
- A - Advanced Competitive
- BB - Competitive
- BU - Advanced Intermediate
- BL - Intermediate
- CC - Advanced Recreational
- C - Recreational

Level Details

Advanced (A) and Competitive (BB) - Many of these players have played college/club volleyball previously and regularly participate in competitive NAGVA tournaments.

Intermediate (B) - This division is for players who have a lot of experience playing organized volleyball. Teams usually three-hit the ball, play positions, and enforce all rules.

Experienced (CC) - This division is for players who have some experience playing organized volleyball and know all the basic rules. More competitive than Recreational (C) but more nuanced rules like side sets and tipping are not often enforced.

Recreational (C) - This division is mainly for players who little experience playing volleyball and looking to have fun. Rules like lifts and carries are not often enforced.

Women's+ Competitive (WC) - Comparable to players in the A, BB, or B divisions.

Women's+ Recreational (WR) - Comparable to the C and CC divisions.

Registration Types

Full Teams:
Captains must create a team and can then invite their team players via LeagueApps, or register and have the players select the correct team during registration.

Free Agents:
If you do not have a team, register as a free agent. The league will follow up with you directly to help you find a team.

2024 General Schedule

2024 - 2025 CMSA Volleyball Season Schedule

Programs

Schedule

2024/2025 Free Agent Request

Request a Sub

Volunteer to be a Sub

2024-2025 Registration Update

*** Last Updated November 5 2024 ***

Thank you for your interest in CMSA Volleyball!

The 2024/2025 Open Volleyball Season is at capacity and accepting team players only.

The 2024/2025 Women's+ Volleyball Season is will open soon.

Other Events

Skills Clinics: We occasionally offer skills clinics to learn the basics or improve your technique.
Social Events: Beyond the game, we host social events—mixers, parties, and outings.
End of Season Tournament
- 2024 Beach Volleyball Tournament

Open Gym

CMSA does not off offer Open Gym.

Known Chicago Open Gym programs:

Monday Armory
- Location: Broadway Armory
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Levels: LB, UB
- Administrator: Chicago Park District
- https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chicagoparkdistrict/activity/search/detail/518620?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Monday COH Low Level
- Location: Center on Halsted
- Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Levels: C, CC, LB, UB
- Administrator: Center on Halsted
- https://centeronhalsted.org/volleyball.html
Thursday COH High Level
- Location: Center on Halsted
- Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Levels: BB, A
- Administrator: Center on Halsted
- https://centeronhalsted.org/volleyball.html
Saturday AAC Lower Levels
- Location: Center on Halsted
- Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Levels: C, CC, LB
- Administrator: AAC
- https://sportsaac.com/
Saturday AAC High Levels
- Location: Center on Halsted
- Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Levels: UB, BB
- Administrator: AAC
- https://sportsaac.com/

References

Rules and Information

Teams self-referee between their matches.

Beach Rules 2024

Indoor Rules 2024

Captains Information Packet (PPT | PDF)

Equipment

All equipment is provided (Nets, lines, scoreboards, referee equipment)
Indoor Nets are set up by the facility staff.
Beach Nets are set up by teams before play
- Teams should arrive 30 min before their first game
- Beach Net Instructions