Question 1

Tournament Schedule  / Practice Times and Athlete Combine

Accepted Answer

2026 VBNU Territorial Schedule - Click Here
Tentative Draw - Subject to Change

Practice Times:  
Due to Schedule Flights and Charter Arrival times and the Athlete Combine - Not all teams will have access to practice times.  See below for teams and times for those arriving earlier in the day.

415pm - Pangnirtung Males and Kimmirut Males - Inuksuk HighSchool
430pm - Pangnirtung Females and Kimmirut Females - Nakasuk School (White School)
500pm - Arviat Males and Sanikiluaq Males - Inuksuk HighSchool
515pm - Arviat Females and Sanikiluaq Females - Nakasuk School

Athlete Combine:
The athlete Combine will have two groups:

Group #1:  6:00pm Registration - Combine 6:30pm-800pm
Registered Participants (from other sports)
Teams: Iqaluit, Arviat, Sanikiluaq,Pangnirtung

Group #2:  730pm Registration - Combine 8:00pm - 930pm
Teams: Gjoa Haven, Baker Lake, Coral Harbour, Kimmirut, Rankin Inlet

*We understand delays with flights may impact some teams.  We will work out different times for teams unable to make their scheduled times.

Question 2

Results

Accepted Answer

Coming Soon!

Question 3

Rules of the Game

Accepted Answer

VBNU will be following the Volleyball Canada Rule Book with Minor Rule Changes:
2025-2026 - Volleyball Canada Rule Book - Click Here

Rule Changes for 2026 VBNU Territorials:

1) Scoring:  
Round Robin and Playoffs
Best of 3;  3rd game to 15 points - no cap

Championship Semi Finals and Gold Medal Matches - Only
Best of 3; 3rd game to 25 points - no cap

2) Substitutions:
12 person Sub - unlimited
A team is allowed a maximum of 12 total substitutions per set. Within that 12-sub limit, individuals can enter and exit the court an unlimited number of times, provided they always sub in for the exact same teammate per set.

3) Round Robin;  Pool Play Points System
VBNU will be trying a new Round Robin points system this year.  Three (points) are always up for grabs in each match.  Teams that lose in 3 sets will be rewarded for taking sets to the 3rd set.

Team wins in two (2) Sets = 3 points
Team wins in three (3) Sets = 2 points
Team loses in three (3) Sets = 1 point
Team loses in two (2) Sets = 0 points

Question 4

Tie Breaking Rules

Accepted Answer

VBNU will break round-robin ties by evaluating the following sequential criteria until a single team remains:

1. Head-to-Head
The winner of the round-robin match between those two tied teams takes the higher spot.

2. Most Matches Won
The team with the greater total number of actual match victories (rather than just points) is ranked higher.

3. Set Ratio (Sets Won divided Sets Lost)
If matches won are tied, the ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of sets won by the total number of sets lost. The team with the higher quotient advances.

4. Point Ratio (Total Points Scored divided Total Points Allowed)
If the set ratio is identical, divide the total number of rally points a team has scored by the total number of rally points they have allowed to their opponents across all matches. The team with the highest quotient is ranked higher.

Question 5

Flight Travel

Question 6

Ground Transportation

Accepted Answer

Airport -  Ground Transportation:
Busses will pick up teams coming in on charters on Friday and will also bring all back to airport on Sunday
Teams arriving on schedule flights will be met at the Airport by VBNU representatives.
Please look for individuals holding VBNU signs when you arrive.
 Do not take cabs/taxi’s as we need to have a count of people when they arrive.

Gymnasium – Ground Transportation:
Teams are placed in Pool’s and the ‘Round Robin/Pool Play’ will play in waves at the four schools.
All teams in your Pool will be transported to the school at the same time and returned to your next school at the same time. 
A schedule will be provided to each coach and will also be posted at the schools.

IMPORTANT:
VBNU will have an alternate ride provided for your team if your team competes earlier than the pick-up is provided.  VBNU will communicate with your coach and have rides set up. 
If you do not want to go with the provided transportation, your team is on their own for transportation.  No other transportation will be provided.
If you miss the transportation, VBNU will NOT provide alternate transportation.
VBNU is not responsible for your athletes, coaches are responsible for their athletes.

Question 7

Accomodations

Accepted Answer

Inuksuk High School will be used to house the athletes from out of Iqaluit.
Accommodations will be available Friday May 22 @ 400pm – Monday May 25 @ 7:00am.
Monday, May 25, 7:00 am check out of rooms.
Daytime and nightime security will be present.
Classroom inspections will take place multiple times a day.
Cots are provided (DO NOT bring a mattress or foam)
Each athlete and coach MUST bring a sleeping bag and pillow.
 Showers are available and a shower schedule for coaches and athletes will be provided upon arrival.
Rules, Expectations and Curfew (1030pm) will be addressed at an athletes/team meeting on Friday Evening.
Teams MUST keep classrooms clean at all times.
DEA rules state that coaches MUST stay in the rooms with athletes.  This is out of VBNU jurisdiction as this has been passed down to us by the DEA.
The use of perfume/cologne is NOT permitted.
Restaurant delivery to Inukshuk High School ends at 9:00 PM. (All restaurants have been notified)
Teams must keep classroom doors locked.
No one is permitted behind the teacher’s desk in the classrooms.
Teams are required to leave the classrooms clean after checking out.
Smoking is NOT permitted on school property.
Please respect schools at all times!

Damage Deposit:
Each team is required to pay a Damage deposit of $300.00 upon arrival. Cheque or Cash.
Cheques are to be made out to ‘Inuksuk High School’ and will be collected by Bence Csaba – Accommodations Coordinator.
Deposits will be refunded at the end of the tournament.

Question 8

Food Catering

Accepted Answer

All meals will be provided at INUKSUK HIGH-SCHOOL cafeteria.
Example of a meal plan is below:  Meal plan will be provided by May 18, 2025.
On the FINAL ROSTER sheet there is a place to list any food allergies.
Meal Times will also be provided with the Meal Plan.
 
Day 1: Friday May 22
 
 
 Day 2: Saturday May 23
 
 
Day 3: Sunday May 24
 
 
** For teams staying over Sunday May 24 – there will be Breakfast provided Monday May 25 morning.

Question 9

Tournament Information

Accepted Answer

Tournament Venues:
Inuksuk High School
Aqsarniit Middle School (Green School
Joamie Middle School
Nakasuk Elementary School (White School)
 
Scoring System:
Round Robin and Consolation Playoffs – Best of 3; 3rd game 15 points, no cap
Semi Finals and Medal Games – Best of 3; 3rd game to 25 points, no cap

Equipment and Net Height:
Official Game Ball - VQ200W
Net Height - Women's - 2.24M;  Men's - 2.43M

Protest and Appeal:
All protest and appeals will be overseen by the Competition Jury.
2026 Competition Jury is as follows :
VBNU Board Member (Not coaching)
VBNU Tournament Coordinator or designate
Tournament Official

The Compeitition Jury may be called upon to make decisions on :
Competition Protests
Spectators
Schedules and Draws
Player Eligibility
Playing Surface

The following types of issues can be protested or appealed:
An improper decision by the referee who did not apply the rules or regulations (Not including judgement calls)
An improper decision of the scorer, mistake in rotation or on score
The protest will be accepted or rejected prior to the resumption of play.

Protest Process :
i)           Captain must verbally notify the official of their intent to launch a protest.
ii)          A fee of $100 must be provided and the protest is recorded. 
iii)        Jury will deliberate and render a decision.
iv)        Chairperson of the jury will inform parties involved, of the decision.
 
Link for the - Volleyball Canada Rule Book 
18U Territorials will follow the Volleyball Canada Rule book unless stated differently prior to competition.

Question 10

Awards

Accepted Answer

Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded for both categories (Male/Female) – 9 per team
Championship Banner will be handed out for both categories. 
Sandy Oolayou Allstar awards will be handed out one per community at the end of the tournament as voted on by Head Coach of the Team and Host committee.

MAY 22-24, 2026

Tournament Schedule / Practice Times and Athlete Combine