We also use this site for program information located at The Northern Center, in Houghton Lake, MI.
"Northern Michigan's Newest Multipurpose Event Facility"


MVP Coaching
(Mark Vick Professional Coaching)
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...in Michigan's UPPER HAND!
The Fox Den Restaurant is located inside The Northern Center and provides top scale dining options to our restaurant customers, as well as for our event center visitors.


FALL 2023
ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES
COED AND WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
AT THE NORTHERN CENTER
SOLO PLAYERS: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING
SEND US AN EMAIL (coachmvick@gmail.com)
WHERE? THE NORTHERN CENTER, HOUGHTON LAKE, MI
PRICE? $180 PER TEAM
11 games w/ 3-6 teams
GAMES? Tuesdays (630-930PM)
WEEKS? Sept 26 – Dec 12
*No Game Nov. 21
CAPTAIN MEET: Sept 19 @ 630pm
TOURNAMENT: Dec 19
The Northern Center Volleyball League Rules
-Fees must be paid in full by start of second week. $50 paid by first week
-Team sponsors are encouraged, great opportunity for local business exposure
-Regular season will be a round robin. Team records at the end of the regular season will be used as seeding for a single elimination tournament that will lead to a championship game.
-Match Play to 25. Best of 3. Third match up to 15. Win by 2.
-Tournament format will be discussed at the Captains Meeting.
League Rules (changes to be discussed at captain meeting):
-Must be at least 16 years of age, and not competing is same sport during same time.
-Teams may have a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 12 players for their official team roster
-4 Players minimum to begin a game. 1 Sub from another team may be added to fulfill the 4 player minimum.
-Rosters must be sent in with first/last names of every team member and an email address, and a designated team captain who will represent their team and provide their contact information.
-Once the second game of the regular season has ended, no more additions to teams may be added.
-In order to play in the tournament, roster players must have played in at least 2 regular season games.
-Teams who cancel on day of game, will be considered a forfeit. No Reschedules. Weather or power outage games will be rescheduled, as soon as possible, if possible.
-Extenuating circumstances or concerns may be voted on by captains. Northern Center, GM, may be used as a tie breaker only.
WHERE? THE NORTHERN CENTER
HOUGHTON LAKE, MI
PRICE? $180 PER TEAM
GAMES? Wednesdays (645-945PM)
CAPTAIN MEET? Sept 20 @ 630pm
WEEKS? Sept 27 – Dec 13
No Game: Nov. 22
TOURNAMENT: Dec 20
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE RULES
-Fees must be paid in full by start of second week. $50 paid by Captains Meeting to be placed on schedule
-Team sponsors are encouraged, great opportunity for local business exposure
-Regular season will be a round robin.
-Match Play to 25. Best of 3.
-Standings are according to "points" vs records.
-Tournament format Single Elimination.
Other Rules (Changes to be discussed at Captains Meeting-if necessary):
- Minimum of 2 males, no more than 3 on the court at one time. (tbd @ captains meeting)
-Must be at least 16 years of age and not competing is same sport during same time.
-A minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 12 players for their official team roster
-must start each game with a minimum of 2 males, no more than 3 males on the court at a time.
-Rosters must be sent in with first/last names of every team member, their age, a team/city name, and a designated team captain who will represent their team and provide their contact information.
-Once the second game of the regular season has ended, no more additions to teams may be added. In order to play in the tournament, roster players must have played in at least 2 regular season games.
INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS MAY CONTACT US TO REGISTER AND MAY HELP US FORM A “HOUSE”/FREE AGENT TEAM OR FILL IN ROSTER SPOTS ON REMAINING TEAMS! (CALL OR EMAIL AT THE INFO ABOVE)
THE NORTHERN CENTER
7784 STONE SCHOOL ROAD,
HOUGHTON LAKE, MI
More info: (989) 202-4888