About our league
CMSA Open Indoor Volleyball caters to are gay male players, but the league is open to all genders and all sexual orientation.
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. Some rules, such as those on lifts and carries, may be more leniently enforced than in the higher levels of play.
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 CMSA Volleyball Season Schedule
Tournament
Please expect the following tournament dates. This is the tentative schedule.
March 9th
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BB
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Upper B: Rank 1-10
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Lower B: Rank 12-25
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C
March 16
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Upper B: Rank 11-18
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Lower B: Rank 1-11
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CC
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.
Indoor Open Volleyball Social
Come join us for a fun afternoon of socializing with your fellow indoor volleyball players!
- Lark (3441 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657)
- 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Complimentary Food
- Drink Specials
- Raffle/Prices (Must RSVP and be present to win)
- RSVP
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.
- Other Events
References
Rules and Information
Teams self-referee between their matches.
Equipment
- All equipment is provided (Nets, lines, scoreboards, referee equipment)
- Indoor Nets are set up by the facility staff.
Apparel
- Indoor: Players must wear numbered shirts. Liberos must wear alternate colored shirt.
Many teams choose to create jerseys at their own expense, but it is not required.
Options for Numbed Shirts
- logosoftwear.com
- sportsgearswag.com
- Strangecargo.com (chicago based, with storefront)
- allvolleyball.com
- amazon.com (search for "numbered jerseys")
Current and Future Programs
Open Indoor Volleyball Leadership
Ed Hayes
Beach Commissioner
Indoor Commissioner
bodhayes@chicagomsa.org
Bill Barrett
Indoor Co-Commissioner
Beach Co-Commissioner
bodbarrett@chicagomsa.org
Mark Ferraro
Indoor VB Board
Jessica Andrasko
Women's+ Indoor Commissioner
Natalie Guzman
Women's+ Beach Commissioner
Dragan Mackovic
Beach VB Board