The Shakey's Super League (SSL) is a women's volleyball league in the Philippines contested within the collegiate 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 Super League Pre-season Championship | |
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| 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) 18 (Pre-season) 18 (GVIL) |
| Country | Philippines |
| Continent | AVC (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) | National University (National) National University (Pre-season) Adamson University (GVIL) |
| TV partner(s) | Solar Sports |
| Streaming partner(s) | Smart |
History
editBackground
editShakey's Pizza's history with volleyball in the Philippines dates back to 2004 with the Shakey's V-League (SVL). Originally serving a collegiate league, it would later branch into corporate teams similar to the Philippine Basketball Association in 2011. In 2016, the SVL was rebranded to the now-professional Premier Volleyball League (PVL), parting ways with Shakey's. Six years later in 2022, the collegiate division of the PVL was launched separately as the V-League.
In 2013, the Philippine Super Liga (PSL), another voleyball league featuring corporate teams, was launched. The league, which would later be owned by Athletic Events and Sports Management Group Inc. (ACES), rivaled the PVL, but ended up ceasing in 2021 after all of its teams left for the rival league.
Launch
editWith both the SVL and PSL ceasing to exist, ACES partnered with Shakey's (via Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc.; SPAVI) to form the Shakey's Super League on August 16, 2022. It was formally launched at Shakey's ASEANA outlet in Parañaque as a collegiate colleyball league similar to the SVL.[4]
The SSL's inaugural 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]
League format and teams
editThe Shakey's Super League consists of three tournaments that are held annually, including two collegiate level and one high school level. The tournaments shown are listed in the order they are held in each calendar year.
Girls Volleyball Invitational League
editThe Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL), is the SSL's high school competition. The GVIL is the first tournament held in each calendar year and runs from May to June.[7]
National Invitationals
editThe National Invitationals is the SSL's national collegiate tournament. The National Invitationals is the second tournament held in each calendar year and usually runs from July to August. Teams qualify for the tournament by either finishing in a qualifying position in their association or regional qualifier.
Pre-season Championship
editThe Pre-season Championship, also known as the Collegiate Pre-season Championship, is billed by the SSL as its premier tournament. The Pre-season Championship is the final tournament held in each calendar year and runs from September to November. It is contested by teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (NCAA) and the NCAA, similar to the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup in men's basketball.[8][9]
Result summary
editNational Invitationals
edit| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | De La Salle Lady Spikers | Adamson Lady Falcons | UST Golden Tigresses |
| 2024 | NU Lady Bulldogs | FEU Lady Tamaraws | Benilde Lady Blazers |
Pre-season Championship
edit| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NU Lady Bulldogs | De La Salle Lady Spikers | Adamson Lady Falcons |
| 2023 | NU Lady Bulldogs | UST Golden Tigresses | FEU Lady Tamaraws |
| 2024 | [to be determined] | ||
Girls Volleyball Invitational League
edit| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | California Academy | Naga College Foundation | Bacolod Tay Tung High School |
| 2024 | Adamson Lady Baby Falcons | Bacolod Tay Tung High School | King's Montessori School |
Media coverage
editAs of 2024, Solar Sports has the television broadcast rights to the Shakey's Super League. All SSL games are also streamed live by Smart Communications via Smart LiveStream and online via the social media channels of PusoPilipinas and the Shakey's Super League.
Former broadcast partners
edit- IBC
- CNN Philippines
- Plus Network[10]
Sportscasters
edit- Anchor- Ken Pangilinan
- Anchor- Shiela Salaysay
- Anchor- Daphne Cristobal
- Anchor- Kayla Concepcion
- Anchor/Analyst- Jong Panerio
- Analyst- Gyra Barroga
- Analyst- Hollie Reyes
- Analyst-- Rea Raagas
- Analyst- Gelina Luceño
- Analyst- Kai Baloaloa
- Analyst- Ricci Cordero
- Analyst- Caitlyn Bernal
- Courtside Reporter- Sabrina San Diego
- Courtside Reporter- Mikee Abueg
- Courtside Reporter-Janine Sakall
- Courtside Reporter- Taty Austria
- Courtside Reporter- Fiona Bacani
See also
edit- Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup – a similar tournament for men's collegiate basketball
- NCAA volleyball championships (Philippines)
- Shakey's V-League
- UAAP volleyball championships
- V-League (Philippines)
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 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[sic] volleyball tilt". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "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 August 17, 2022.
- ^ Suing, Ivan (August 21, 2022). "Adamson, UP join SSL". Daily Tribune. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 16, 2022). "UAAP, NCAA champions banner Shakey's Super League preseason tilt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 17, 2022.