INAUGURAL MOUNTAIN VOLLEY SPRING CUP

2v2 YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CELEBRATION

We are inviting volleyball clubs to put together girls and boys teams of 12u athletes for a celebration of the best of youth volleyball! Inspired by youth volleyball development in France, this tournament will follow a unique 2v2 format for a fast and fun game play experience.

This tournament is a joint initiative of the Mountain Athletic Club (MAC) and Mountain Volleyball Club (MVC) in Hamilton, Ontario. Registration deadline is March 25, 2026.

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When: Saturday, May 23, 2026

  • 9am – Games Start

  • 6pm – Medals and Awards Ceremony

  • 6:30pm – Tournament Social

  • 8pm – Departure

Where: Hillfield Strathallan College, 299 Fennell Ave W, Hamilton, ON

Teams: Max 16 teams (8 girls & 8 boys teams)

  • Athletes must be true 12u age, born in 2014 or younger

  • A team is comprised of 4 players and 1 coach

  • Max 1 team per gender, per club

  • Registration is open to any volleyball club interested

Format: 2v2 (substitutions allowed)

  • Net height = 2m; court size = single badminton court

  • No rallyball/tripleball

  • Round robin 2 straight sets to 15 (7 matches)

  • Playoff for all positions based on ranking after round robin (e.g. teams that finish 3rd and 4th overall play for bronze)

  • Full tournament rules and schedule details will be provided after teams are confirmed

Cost: $300/team

Organizers: Gita and Vladimir Ljubicic mac13u.graphite@gmail.com

Registration includes: all facility costs, athlete t-shirts, medals for top 3 teams, special awards, and tournament dinner/social

Food: Post-tournament social will involve snacks, drinks, and pizza for players, coaches, and volunteers. Family members and other team supporters are also welcome to join the dinner, at a cost of $15/person.

Travel: If you are travelling from far, we can help to arrange affordable accommodations in McMaster University residence for the nights of May 22 and/or 23. If you’d like to make a weekend of it, you can tour Hamilton attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens, McMaster University, hiking trails and waterfalls, or nearby Niagara Falls (and Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries) or take in the big city experience in Toronto.

Registration is confirmed once payment is received via etransfer to: macvolleyballclub@gmail.com

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