Selection Criteria
Monday League – Fall 2025
1. Objective
Provide the Team-Selection Committee with a transparent, 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 in Winter 2025.
- Otherwise the team is treated as new and placed on the waiting list.
3. Prioritising Existing Teams
- Highest percentage of Winter 2025 returning members
- 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 to teams with Winter 2025 members
- Minimum roster size: 7 players
- At least one woman or non-binary player
5. Priority Index (60-30-10)
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Weighting
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| % Returning members Winter 2025 |
60 | 60 × (return % / 100) |
| Roster size | 30 | 0 pt (6) | 10 pts (7) | 20 pts (8) | 30 pts (≥ 9) |
| Diversity: ≥ 1 woman / non-binary player | 10 | 10 pts if criterion met, 0 otherwise |
6. During the Season
- A re-evaluation may be requested if the level differs significantly.
- Development suggestions will be proposed by the committee.
7. Key Dates
- August 1, 2025 – Team application deadline
- August 6, 2025 – Registration opens for admitted teams
- August 1 – 24, 2025 – Skill evaluations
- August 24, 2025 – Final deadline (evaluations, team confirmation, full payment)
Decision Flowchart
Questions / Answers
When should my roster be complete?
From August 1, 2025, priority goes 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 per the decision table.
Why encourage a minimum of seven players?
High demand and limited courts make larger rosters helpful for covering absences.
How will you prioritise teams?
The committee will follow the priority index (60-30-10) in section 5.
Does the ≥ 50 % Winter 2025 rule apply to recreational level?
No. It only concerns teams that played Intermediate or Advanced last season.
I played recreational in Fall 2025; can I enter a team?
Yes. Your team will be on the waiting list unless you join an existing team.
What if two half-teams from one squad both wish to re-enter?
The flowchart resolves ties; if still equal, the committee will decide.
How will ties be broken?
The committee compares each criterion in order of weight until a difference appears. If fully 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?
Our rules are already non-gendered for regular play and tournaments; no further changes are planned.
Appendix A.1 – Reference Table
