Fall 2025 Season

TSVL is committed to increasing representation from underrepresented groups in the league.

TSVL’s Research and Member Survey (year) data indicates that Intermediate Division team formations rely heavily on referrals and word of mouth. This advantages larger communities while often creating barriers for underrepresented groups in forming teams.

TSVL continues its Equity Priority Groups (EPG) initiative for the increased recruitment and retention of members from underrepresented groups in the league.

EPG includes:

1. Gender minorities – Women, Two Spirit, Non-Binary
2. Transgender players
3. Racial/ethnic minorities – African, Black/African Canadian, Central Asian, Caribbean, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islands, South Asian

Each group currently makes up less than 5% of the division.

Rec Division teams have 9 players, drafted by TSVL and balanced by a ranking committee. 

• Each team has a Captain assigned by TSVL:
  • Acts as the Court Captain during matches.
  • Is the main point of contact for the Rec Coordinator.

Playing Time & Rotation

• Equal playing time is required for all players.
• Standard rotation: W-formation (3 players at the net, 3 in back row).
• Other formations are allowed if all players agree.
• Only 6 players on the court at a time.
• 4–5 players present? Play continues with fewer players (no ghost player penalty in Rec).
• Late arrivals may join the rotation immediately.

Registration Windows: August, December, April (check tsvl.org for exact dates).

Refund policy: See League Policies on the website.

Registrations for the REC Division run over 2 days, with an Early Bird Registration first, and then an Open Registration.

Early Bird Registration (24 hrs before Open Registration)

Eligibility:

• Active TSVL Members (purchased a TSVL membership in either Fall 2024 or Winter 2025).
• Rec Captains (approved by Rec Coordinator).
• TSVL Sponsors.

Availability:

• Limited by both time and capacity, whichever comes first.
• Capacity is based on an anticipated number of gym permits, but is not confirmed at the time of registration. Individuals that complete the Early Bird Registration are not guaranteed a spot in the Recreational Division.
• Spots are prioritized by timestamp but not guaranteed.
• If the Early Bird capacity is reached, players need to register during Open Registration - even if they were eligible for the Early Bird Registration.

Open Registration

Two main priority groups:

Equity Priority Group – 30 spots

• Self-identified players from Equity Priority Group(s).
• If more than 30 EPG players register, the earliest 30 Individual Timestamp get a spot, 

New Members – 30 spots

• Players who have never purchased a TSVL membership before.
• If more than 30 NEW players register, the earliest 30 Individual Timestamp get a spot.

The remaining individuals are prioritized according to timestamp.

Division Coordinator Policy (DCP) - (New, Fall 2025)

TSVL Board agreed to grant Division Coordinators one spot in their respective division to support them successfully manage their respective divisions throughout the season. 

For eligibility:

Coordinators must register within the first 24 hours of their division’s registration.

Date: Sept 11, 2025 @ 6:45 PM
Location: Riverdale Collegiate Institute 

The session helps us create balanced teams, with experienced volunteers running on-court activities to assess skills.

New TSVL members will receive an email invitation to attend a Combine session — attendance is required. 

Watch for an email from Rec Coordinator Ryan Wong(rec@tsvl.org) where you can register for one of 2 sessions.

If you’re returning after a break and think you may not need to attend, contact rec@tsvl.org.

What to bring:

• Wear proper gym gear (non-marking shoes, athletic wear).
• Water bottles and sports drinks with sealable lids allowed.
• No food in the  gym.

Teams: ~36+

Weeks of play: 12 (barring any cancellations of permits that would be out of our control) 

Playoffs: One night of Playoffs - The playoff format will be determined closer to the end of the season, based on permit availability.

Format: Each week, teams play 28-minute matches against the three other teams in their pool. Each match has:

• Game 1: To 25 points (win by 2, cap at 27).
• Game 2: Until time runs out (no cap).

Scoring:

• Win Game 1 → 3 pts
• Win Game 2 → 2 pts (or 3 pts if to 25)
• Loss Game 1 or 2 with more than 20 points → 1
• Loss Game 1 or 2 with less than 20 points → 0
• Default → 0 pts (Game 1 score: 25-0; Game 2 score: 15-0)

No ties: if tied at the end, play one extra point.

If Game 1 isn’t finished at 25 min, the 1st referee signals “last point” to declare a winner, then a short Game 2..

Defaults: A team defaults Game 1 if fewer than 4 players are ready at start time (5-min grace for first match of night). Game 2 can be played if at least 3 points are possible.

* The terms Sub Players and Drop-in Players are interchangeable.

• Allowed for the first 3 nights free, then $20 TSVL membership for the rest of the season.
• Max 2 subs per night and a total of 6 subs per season.
• The same sub can’t play for the same team more than 3 times.
• Subs/drop-ins cannot already be on an Recreational team. 
• No subs in the playoffs.
• Captains must register subs using the online SUB REGISTRATION form and notify the Coordinator before play.
• Every effort should be made to select a sub of equal level to the absent player.
• If someone else is registering on behalf of a sub, the sub must complete the waiver of liability form.

Be informed that in the event a team ever uses subs without following the above protocol, all matches involving said players will count as defaults.

Sub Captain

If a team captain will be away on any given night and no other teammates cannot fulfill the court captain role, a request can be made for a substitute captain that will lead and serve as court captain for the team for the duration of the evening.

• Requests for Sub Captains must be made through the Recreational Division Coordinator at rec@tsvl.org

Get on the Sub List by emailing rec@tsvl.org. Provide your preferred email contact and level as best as you can describe it.

All league-wide House Rules apply.The following applies to the Rec Division only in order to provide new players a safer space to play.

Serving & Hitting

• No jump serves allowed.
• Serving or hitting aggressively at significantly less-skilled players may result in a warning from the captain or coordinator.

Ball Contact

• Intentional or unintentional contact below the knee is a fault.
• No kicking allowed

Timeouts

• 1 per game (30 seconds).
• Not allowed in the last 2 minutes.

Fair Play & Safety

• Roll the ball under the net to return it — never throw over.
• Respect differences in skill level.
• Avoid high-speed spikes or serves at vulnerable players.
• • Speak to your captain or the Rec Coordinator about safety concerns.

Season Map Fall '25 (TBA)

Season Rosters Fall '25 (TBA)

Weekly Standing Fall '25 (TBA)