The Shakey's Super League (SSL) is a women's collegiate volleyball league in the Philippines.[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: 2023 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship | |
 SSL logo | |
| Conference | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sport | Volleyball |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Adrian Laurel Philip Ella Juico Vic Gregorio |
| First season | 2022 |
| Motto | All To Play |
| No. of teams | 18 (Collegiate Pre-Season) 16 (High School/Invitational) 12 (National Invitationals) |
| Country | Philippines |
| Continent | AVC (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) |  NU Lady Bulldogs (Collegiate Pre-Season) California Academy (High School/Invitational) De La Salle Lady Spikers (National Invitationals) (2022–23) |
| Most titles | NU Lady Bulldogs California Academy De La Salle Lady Spikers (1 title each) |
| TV partner(s) | ALIW 23 Solar Sports TAP Sports |
| Streaming partner(s) | Plus Network |
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 inaugural season was the Collegiate Pre-Season Tournament composed of teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) held from September 22 to November 28, 2022, in Metro Manila.[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]
The second tournament was the Shakey's Girls' Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL), which was for high school teams instead of collegiate teams. Its participants include both from the NCAA and the UAAP and four teams from schools outside Metro Manila. It was launched in May 2023.[6]
Teams edit
Collegiate Pre-Season Championship edit
The following are teams that have confirmed participation in the Collegiate Pre-Season Tournament. All teams from the NCAA (10) and the UAAP (8) have confirmed participation.[7][8]
Girls Volleyball Invitational League edit
The following are teams that entered at the Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SVIL).[9]
| Team | School | Collegiate league |
|---|---|---|
| Adamson Lady Baby Falcons | Adamson University | UAAP |
| Arellano Lady Braves | Arellano University | NCAA |
| California Precision Sports | California Academy | — |
| DLSL Lady Stallions | De La Salle Lipa | NCAA–South |
| GCCF Girls' Blue Wolverines | Gracel Christian College Foundation | — |
| KMS Girls' Team | King's Montessori School | — |
| St. Clare Girls' Team | St. Clare College | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Result summary edit
| Season | Level | Conference |  Champions
|
 Runners-up
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 Third place
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Collegiate | 2022 Collegiate Pre-Season | NU Lady Bulldogs
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De La Salle Lady Spikers
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 Adamson Lady Falcons
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| High School | 2023 Invitational League | California Academy
|
 Naga College Foundation
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 Bacolod Tay Tung High School
| |
| Collegiate | 2023 National Invitationals | De La Salle Lady Spikers
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Adamson Lady Falcons
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 UST Golden Tigresses
| |
| 2023–24 | Collegiate | 2023 Collegiate Pre-Season | NU Lady Bulldogs
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UST Golden Tigresses
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 FEU Lady Tamaraws
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Media coverage edit
The Shakey's Super League has partnered with Plus Network which would stream its games live on its social media platforms including YouTube, UPlive, Facebook, and TikTok.[10]
Previous broadcasting network edit
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.