This page describes the format of our weekly mixed playing shifts.
For a full list of activities, see the Recreational activities page.
Aalto-Volley's traditional casual games are about having fun on the volleyball court in a friendly competitive format. The games are aimed at all our Recreational (D) to Intermediate (C) level players who know how to play with the standard rotating middle setter system.
Signup for the event closes one hour before the shift starts, after which the participants are sorted into balanced teams that are announced in our main Telegram group. Check your team before arriving at the venue.
By participating in the games, you agree to conduct yourself according to our Community guidelines & signup principles. If you haven't already, go read them now.
Teams are announced in Telegram, ~1 hour before
Doors open, ~15 minutes before
Setting up the nets, as soon as they're available
1st net -> Teams 1 & 2
2nd net -> Teams 3 & 4
3rd net -> Teams 5 & 6
Warmup, when the courts are ready
Peppering, until 20 minutes in
Hitting lines and serves, until 30 minutes in
Lowering the curtains -> Teams 2 & 6
Matches against other teams, 30 minutes in
Clear the hall, ~3 minutes before end
Clear the nets
Raising the curtains -> Teams 1 & 5
Return all balls and equipment in the ball bags
Move all personal equipment outside the hall
Turn off the lights (if no one's coming after)
Bring a water bottle, sports outfit, and indoor shoes! (Playing barefoot, with socks, or in outdoor shoes is prohibited!)
The games are mixed, net height 235cm.
There are three available courts. The one closest to the entrance is considered Court #1.
Enter the building via entrance D on the side of Tietotie (see image below).