Shakey's Super League
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 | |
SSL logo | |
| Conference | 3 |
|---|---|
| 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) Adamson University (GVIL) |
| Streaming partner(s) | Smart |
History
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
The Shakey's Super League is composed on two collegiate tournaments as well as one high school tournament.
National Invitationals
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
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
The Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) is the SSL's high school tournament, contested by teams from various associations.[9]
| Team | School | Association |
|---|---|---|
| Adamson Lady Baby Falcons | Adamson University | UAAP |
| Arellano Lady Braves | Arellano University | NCAA |
| Bethel Academy Girls' Team | Bethel Academy of Gen. Trias | — |
| California Precision Sports | California Academy | — |
| CKSC Girls' Blue Dragons | Chiang Kai Shek College | WNCAA |
| DLSL Lady Stallions | De La Salle Lipa | NCAA–South |
| KMS Girls' Team | King's Montessori School | — |
| DLSZ Junior Lady Archers | De La Salle Santiago Zobel School | UAAP |
| EAC–ICA Lady Brigadiers | Emilio Aguinaldo College | NCAA |
| FEU–D Lady Baby Tamaraws | Far Eastern University | UAAP |
| HRC Girls' Team | Holy Rosary College of Sta. Rosa, Laguna | — |
| Lyceum Junior Lady Pirates | Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite | NCAA |
| NCF Lady Tigers | Naga College Foundation | PRISAA |
| NUNS Lady Bullpups | National University–Nazareth School | UAAP |
| Tay Tung Thunderbolts | Bacolod Tay Tung High School | WVRAA |
| Perpetual Junior Lady Altas | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA | NCAA |
| UP Fighting Maroons | University of the Philippines | UAAP |
| UST Junior Tigresses | University of Santo Tomas | UAAP |
Result summary
Collegiate
| Year | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Invitational League | California Academy | Naga College Foundation | Bacolod Tay Tung High School |
| 2024 | Invitational League | Adamson Lady Baby Falcons | Bacolod Tay Tung High School | King's Montessori School |
Media coverage
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
- IBC
- CNN Philippines
- Plus Network[10]
See also
References
- 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.
- 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.