Selection Criteria
Monday League – Winter 2026
1. Objective
Provide the Team Selection Committee with a transparent and fair tool to rank teams based on their experience, roster composition, and commitment, while considering the desired level of play.
2. Determining Team Type
- Existing team: at least 50% of the roster played last season.
- Otherwise, the team is treated as new and placed on the waiting list.
3. Prioritising Existing Teams
- Highest percentage of members from last season
- Minimum roster size: 7 players
- At least one woman or non-binary player
- Skill evaluation if the level is uncertain
4. Prioritising New Teams (Waiting List)
- Individual technical evaluation if required
- Priority given to teams with members from last season
- Minimum roster size: 7 players
- At least one woman or non-binary player
5. Priority Index (60–30–10)
Criteria |
Weighting
|
Scale |
|---|---|---|
| % of members from last season |
60 | 60 × (return % / 100) |
| Roster size | 30 | 0 pts (6) | 10 pts (7) | 20 pts (8) | 30 pts (≥ 9) |
| Diversity: ≥ 1 woman or non-binary player | 10 | 10 pts if criterion met, 0 otherwise |
6. During the Season
- A re-evaluation may be requested if the playing level differs significantly.
- Development suggestions may be proposed by the committee.
7. Key Dates
- December 26, 2025 – Team application deadline
- December 29, 2025 – Registration opens for admitted teams
- December 20, 2025 to January 9, 2026 – Skill evaluations
- January 9, 2026 – Final deadline (evaluations, team confirmation, full payment)
Decision Flowchart
Questions / Answers
When should my roster be complete?
As of December 20, 2025, priority is given to teams that have submitted a full roster.
How many players are required for a complete roster?
A team must have at least six players. Larger rosters are favoured according to the priority index.
Why encourage a minimum of seven players?
High demand and limited court availability make larger rosters helpful for covering absences.
How will teams be prioritised?
The committee follows the priority index (60–30–10) described in Section 5.
Does the ≥ 50% from last season rule apply to recreational level?
No. It applies only to teams that played at the Intermediate or Advanced level from last season.
I played recreational last season. Can I enter a team?
Yes. Your team will be placed on the waiting list unless you join an existing team.
What if two half-teams from the same squad both wish to re-enter?
The decision flowchart resolves most ties. If teams remain equal, the committee makes the final decision.
How will ties be broken?
The committee compares each criterion in order of weighting until a difference appears. If teams are still equal, the committee makes the final call.
Why require at least one woman or non-binary player?
Volley Boréal is an LGBTQ+ league. This rule ensures representation and supports our inclusive mission.
Will rules change because of this criterion?
League rules are already non-gendered for regular play and tournaments. No additional changes are planned.
Appendix A.1 – Reference Table
