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

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

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.

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.

2024-2025 Registration Update

*** Last Updated October 17 2024 ***

Thank you for your interest in CMSA Volleyball!

Registration began September 7 2024 12:00 AM. As of September 9 2024 1:00 PM, we have reached full team capacity.

We have also reached full Free Agent capacity. Players wishing to register as Free Agents can register on the waitlist. LeagueApps will charge a 2025 CMSA Membership fee. Any waitlisted player that is not chosen will get a refund for their CMSA fees if they are not participating in any other CMSA sports.

The likelihood of CMSA Volleyball selecting newly signed up Free Agents from the wait list is currently LOW. You may still join the waitlist. 

Ability to request bye weeks has ended as of October 7th 2024.

Schedule is now available.

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

References

Rules and Information

Teams self-referee between their matches.

Beach Rules 2024

Indoor Rules 2024

Captains Information Packet  (PPTPDF)

Equipment and Apparel

  • 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

Apparel

  • Indoor: Players must wear numbered shirts. Liberos must wear alternate colored shirt.
  • Outdoor: Numbered shirts are not required

Many teams choose to create jerseys at their own expense, but it is not required.

Photos

Contact Us

Venues

See maps at the bottom of this page.

  • CMSA Volleyball Facebook Page

  • CMSA Volleyball Instagram

  • CMSA Volleyball Facebook Group

Current and Future Programs

Sponsors

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Volleyball Leadership


Ed Hayes
Beach Commissioner
Indoor Commissioner

Headshot of Bill Barrett
Bill Barrett
Indoor Co-Commissioner
Beach Volleyball Liaison

Headshot of Mark Ferraro
Mark Ferraro
Indoor VB Board


Natalie Guzman
Women's+ Commissioner

Dragan Mackovic
Beach VB Board


Paul Hunter
Beach VB Board


Scott Domek
Beach VB Board


Oliver Wells
Beach VB Board
Indoor Volunteer


Travis Sarantos
Beach VB Board


Matt LaLuz
Beach VB Board

Nessi Harari
Beach VB Board

Phillip Mundine
Beach VB Board

Broadway Armory Park

Center on Halsted

Kilbourn Park

Montrose Beach

Kathy Osterman Beach