Open Tournaments are sanctioned competitions hosted by VNS approved clubs. Volleyball Nova Scotia members participating in these events have access to referees and are covered under the VNS insurance plan.  

*NEW FOR 2026* Open Tournaments will only be updated on Tuesday and Friday mornings   

For an Open Tournament to be sanctioned by VNS, hosts clubs and teams must apply online. 

• Click Here to begin your application.
• Tournament applications must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the tournament. 
• Click HERE for the Open Tournament Final Report (Google Form) (Must be submitted by the Tuesday following your event)

Please note there is a $25 fee to have the event sanctioned. 

Additionally, hosts must agree to the following minimum standards for their event:

• Teams can play a maximum of 5 matches in one day
• Teams can play a maximum of 2 matches (rounds) in a row
• Teams can sit a maximum of 2 matches (rounds) in a row
• Use the Volleyball Nova Scotia offical Scoresheets and Lineup Cards 
  • Available HERE to print/download.
• Use the official volleyball
  • 12U and younger - Mikasa VS123W-SL
  • 13U-16U – Mikasa VQ200w-CAN              
  • 17U-18U – Mikasa V200W
• Volleyball Canada and Volleyball Nova Scotia rules will apply including rules of play and tie-breaking procedures.
  • Tie-Breaking Procedure
• Use assigned officials through the Provincial Open Tournament Assignor
• Complete an Open Tournament Report and submit to VNS upon event completion
• Note: Open Tournaments for Super Series age groups will not be sanctioned on the same weekend as a Super Series.

Referee Assigning

This Season's Open Tournament Schedule
 

12U CO-ED SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:  (Note, the 12U age category will play Tripleball all year including NS Championships)

13U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS: (Note, the 13U age category will play Tripleball all year including NS Championships)

15U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:
 

16U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

17U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

18U GIRLS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

14U BOYS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS: 

16U BOYS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

18U BOYS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS:

*Please note that no 14U, 15U,16U,17U or 18U events will be sanctioned on weekends that conflict with the age category events scheduled below.

• Key Event Dates can be found here.

• Unsanctioned Events
  Volleyball Nova Scotia’s insurance coverage is only applicable for Open Tournaments, Super Series, and NS Championships. These events adhere to our Safe Sport requirements, employ certified referees, and follow our tournament standards. Registered participants in these events are covered under our insurance policy.
  
  It is important to note that competitions not listed on the Open Tournaments webpage, and not directly organized by VNS or Volleyball Canada are considered unsanctioned, and therefore not covered by our insurance policy. It's crucial for everyone to understand these limitations and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. Participating in unsanctioned events may invalidate insurance coverage, putting participants at risk.