Format

The Format page allows you to configure the basic settings for your league. You'll see a form that looks like this:

What This Page Controls

Format is where you describe the kind of league you are running. These settings help players understand whether the league is a good fit, and they give volley.love the basic information needed to create schedules and score forms.

This page covers the basics players see during registration and the details volley.love uses for scheduling, such as group, court type, expected match length, and any team size, skill level, or play-to settings shown in the form.

Group

Group describes who the league is intended for, such as men's, women's, coed, boys, girls, or youth.

Choose the best option shown in the form. If none of the options match the league you are trying to run, contact support before the schedule is created.

Court Type

Court type describes the playing surface or venue type for this league.

This setting helps players know what kind of league they are joining. It can also affect how volley.love labels schedules, registration pages, and public league cards.

Team Size

Team size controls how many players are expected on each side or team for normal league play.

Choose the option that matches normal league play. If your league uses a structure that is not listed, contact support before the schedule is created.

Skill Level

This setting helps attract players of the appropriate skill level to your league. If you prefer not to specify a skill level or it's not relevant for your league, select "Any/Unspecified" and this field will not be displayed to players.

When you choose a skill level, volley.love shows a short description under the dropdown. That description is saved with the league and helps explain the level to players during registration and discovery.

Match Details

The Format page includes match details:

• How many sets are played per match.
• What each set plays to.
• Whether there is a score cap.
• The expected length of each match.

Expected match length matters because volley.love uses it when laying out time slots. If you shorten or lengthen it before the schedule is created, your available time window may fit a different number of matches.

What This Page Does Not Control

The Format page does not let you choose every standings or scoring format.

New leagues use the standard standings setup. If you need a different standings format, contact support before the schedule is created. For example, support-assisted standings changes are covered in Standings and Scoring.

Editing Format Later

Before the league starts, managers with permission can edit format details from the pre-schedule summary page.

Use this when you need to fix details like group, court type, match length, or another format setting shown in the dialog before the season is underway.

After a league has started, format changes are restricted because they can affect schedules, score entry, standings, and player expectations. If you need to change format details after the season begins, contact support.

Saving Your Progress

Your progress is saved when you click "Next" or "Back" in the wizard. If you leave and come back on the same device, volley.love can usually keep the league setup details you already entered.

If you do not see an option you need, use the "Contact Support" link in the app or contact us here.

Next Steps

When you've completed the Format settings, click "Next" to proceed to the Location settings.