The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) issues the following directive to reaffirm and enforce the league’s governance framework on player entry, club rights, and national team participation. These policies are effective immediately and shall guide all athletes, clubs, and partner institutions:
1. Entry into the PVL is strictly and exclusively through the PVL Draft. No athlete may join or negotiate with any PVL club outside the draft mechanism. This rule applies uniformly to all aspiring players without exception.
2. Current PVL players and newly drafted athletes may be endorsed to the ALAS national team program at the discretion of their respective PVL club management. Club approval remains a mandatory prerequisite for national team participation to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and league regulations.
3. Athletes who elect to prioritize ALAS and forego participation in the 2026 PVL Draft shall still be required to enter and pass through the PVL Draft upon completion of their national team service. National team involvement does not exempt any athlete from the league’s mandatory entry process.
4. ALAS players are eligible to join the 2026 PVL Draft. When a PVL club tenders a qualifying offer on or before the deadline and the athlete chooses to remain with ALAS, the drafting club shall retain exclusive rights to the player for three (3) years.
- During this period, the athlete is prohibited from negotiating with or playing for any other PVL club.
- After one (1) year, the drafting club may voluntarily waive its rights, after which the athlete will be classified as a Rookie Free Agent.
- These provisions safeguard competitive balance and uphold the integrity of the draft system.
These policies are designed to ensure orderly player movement, protect club rights, and maintain a fair and transparent system while supporting athletes who wish to serve the country through ALAS.
The PVL still remains steadfast in its commitment to strong governance, athlete development, and the continued advancement of Philippine volleyball.
