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
- Indoor Volleyball
- Fours/Sixes Beach Volleyball
- 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.
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
- Teams should arrive 30 min before their first game
- Beach Net Instructions
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
- 2024 - Beach Week 1
- 2024 - Beach Week 4
- 2024 - Beach Tournament - Team Photos
- 2024 - Beach Tournament - Action Photos
Contact Us
- Open Indoor: openvb@chicagomsa.org
- Women’s+ Indoor: womensvolleyball@chicagomsa.org
- Beach Volleyball: beachvb@chicagomsa.org
Venues
- Beach Volleyball
- Indoor Volleyball
See maps at the bottom of this page.
Current and Future Programs
Volleyball Leadership
Ed Hayes
Beach Commissioner
Indoor Commissioner
Bill Barrett
Indoor Co-Commissioner
Beach Volleyball Liaison
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