The Shakey's Super League (SSL) is a women's volleyball league in the Philippines contested within the collegaite and high school levels.[1] The league is organized by Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) and the Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc. (ACES).[2][3]
Current season, competition or edition: 2024 Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League | |
Conference | 3 |
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Sport | Volleyball |
Founded | 2022 |
Founder | Adrian Laurel Philip Ella Juico Vic Gregorio |
First season | 2022 |
Motto | All To Play |
No. of teams | 12 (National Invitationals) 16 (Collegiate Pre-Season) 18 (GVIL) |
Country | Philippines |
Continent | AVC (Asia) |
Most recent champion(s) | De La Salle (National Invitationals) National University (Collegiate Pre-Season) California Academy (GVIL) |
Streaming partner(s) | Smart |
History edit
The Shakey's Super League was formally launched on August 16, 2022, at the Shakey's Pizza ASEANA outlet in Parañaque City.[4] This marks the return of Shakey's Pizza in Philippine volleyball since they served as the title sponsor for the Shakey's V-League (now Premier Volleyball League) from 2004 to 2017.[4]
The Shakey's Super League held its first tournament, the 2022 Collegiate Pre-Season Tournament, from September 22 to November 28, 2022.[4] The first tournament marks the return of full preseasons for the UAAP and NCAA teams since they were forced to resort to tune-ups due to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
In May 2023, SSL launched the high school-level Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) with its inaugural edition. It is contested by teams from various associations across the country.[6]
Tournaments and teams edit
The Shakey's Super League is composed on two collegiate tournaments as well as one high school tournament.
National Invitationals edit
The National Invitationals is the SSL's national collegiate tournament. Teams qualify for the tournament by finishing in a qualifying position within their association or regional qualifier.
Collegiate Pre-Season Tournament edit
The Collegiate Pre-Season Tournament is a preseason tournament that is contested by teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), similar to the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup in basketball.[7][8]
Girls Volleyball Invitational League edit
The Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) is the SSL's high school tournament, contested by teams from various associations.[9]
Result summary edit
Collegiate edit
Year | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
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2022 | Collegiate Preseason | NU Lady Bulldogs | De La Salle Lady Spikers | Adamson Lady Falcons |
2023 | National Invitationals | De La Salle Lady Spikers | Adamson Lady Falcons | UST Golden Tigresses |
Collegiate Pre-Season | NU Lady Bulldogs | UST Golden Tigresses | FEU Lady Tamaraws |
High school edit
Year | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
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2023 | Invitational League | California Academy | Naga College Foundation | Bacolod Tay Tung High School |
2024 | Invitational League | [to be determined] |
Media coverage edit
As of 2024, all games of the Shakey's Super League are streamed via the Smart LiveStream app and online through Facebook.
Former broadcast partners edit
- IBC
- CNN Philippines
- Plus Network[10]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Ulanday, John Bryan (August 17, 2022). "Shakey's Super League launched". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (August 15, 2022). "NU, CSB invited to compete in Shakey's Super League". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ "School-based volleyball 'Super League' launched - BusinessMirror". BusinessMirror. August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ a b c Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (August 16, 2022). "Shakey's Super League to launch Pre-Season tourney for NCAA, UAAP". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ Naredo, Camille. "Collegiate coaches welcome return of preseason tourneys through Shakey's Super League". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ Ulanday, John Bryan (May 4, 2023). "High school spikers take the spotlight in Shakey's girl's volleyball tilt". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 16, 2022). "UAAP, NCAA champions banner Shakey's Super League preseason tilt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ Suing, Ivan (August 21, 2022). "Adamson, UP join SSL". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League kicks off on Sunday at San Andres Sports Complex". BusinessWorld. May 4, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 16, 2022). "UAAP, NCAA champions banner Shakey's Super League preseason tilt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 17, 2022.