Spikers' Turf
Most recent season or competition:
2023 Spikers' Turf season
SportVolleyball
Founded2015
FounderSports Vision Management Group, Inc.
Inaugural season2014
DirectorMozzy Ravena
PresidentAlyssa Valdez
MottoWhere Power Meets Passion
No. of teams25
Country Philippines
Venue(s)Paco Arena
Most recent
champion(s)
NU school colors Sta Elena–NU Nationals
(2023 Invitational)
Most titlesCignal HD Spikers
(4 titles)
TV partner(s)One Sports
Streaming partner(s)
Official websitespikersturf.ph

The Spikers' Turf is a men's semi-professional volleyball league in the Philippines associated with the Sports Vision Management Group, Inc. (Sports Vision).

History

The league had its beginnings in 2014, when the Shakey's V-League introduced a men's division during its 21st conference.[1][2][3] The following year, Sports Vision decided to spin-off the men's division as a separate league, giving birth to the Spikers' Turf.[4][5]

In late-2016, Sports Vision announced that the league be merged back in the 2017 season with the Shakey's V-League (which was renamed as the Premier Volleyball League; PVL).[6][7] The men's division in the PVL ended with the 2018 PVL Collegiate Conference as its final tournament. The Spikers' Turf was revived on October 6, 2018[8] and was reestablished as a separate legal entity from the PVL.[9]

In 2020, Spikers' Turf began the process to turn to a professional league, after the PVL was given professional status by the national government's Games and Amusement Board in the same year.[10] The league did not stage its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] In March 16, 2021, Sports Vision president Ricky Palou bared that only three teams out of six - Cignal HD, PLDT and VNS - agreed to turn professional.[12]

Teams

These are the current teams who will compete at the 2023 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference.

Team Affiliation Head Coach Team Captain
Local teams
Iriga-NAVY Lady Oragons club colors Alpha Omega Elite Spikers Alpha Omega Elite Volleyball Philippines Edjet Mabbayad Philippines Kim Tan
Ateneo school colors Ateneo-Fudgee Barr Blue Eagles Ateneo De Manila University / Republic Biscuit Corporation Philippines Timothy Sto. Tomas Philippines Lance Andrei De Castro
La Salle school colors Eco Oil–La Salle Green Oilers Eco Oil Ltd. / De La Salle University Philippines Jose Roque Philippines John Mark Ronquillo
La Salle school colors Don Pacundo - DLSU Dasmarinas Patriots Don Pacundo Sportswear / De La Salle University – Dasmariñas Philippines Jerome Roland Mirano Philippines Valeriano Sasis
UE school colors Cabstars - City of Cabuyao Cabuyao City Philippines Christian Antiporta Philippines Aljune Centeno
FEU school colors Chef on a Diet - FEU Tamaraws Chef on a Diet / Far Eastern University Philippines Eddieson Orcullo Philippines Benny Martinez
UE school colors Cignal HD Spikers Cignal TV, Inc. Philippines Dexter Clamor Philippines Ysrael Wilson Marasigan
Adamson school colors Davies Paint–Adamson Soaring Falcons Davies Paints Philippines / Adamson University Philippines George Pascua Philippines John Eugenio Gay
Ateneo school colors D' Navigators Iloilo Iloilo City Philippines Boyet Delmoro Philippines Jerome Cordez
San Beda school colors MKA - San Beda Red Spikers MKA Skin Care / San Beda University Philippines Ariel Dela Cruz Philippines Aidjien Josh Rus
NU school colors Sta Elena-NU Nationals Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation / National University Philippines Dante Alinsunurin Philippines Ave Joshua Retamar
Don Bosco school colors PGJC–Navy Sea Lions Philippine Navy Philippines Cecille Cruzada Philippines Marvin Hairami
JRU school colors Philippine Air Force Airmen Philippine Air Force Philippines Jhimson Merza Philippines Rodolfo Labrador
PCU school colors PCU-Dasmariñas Dolphins - Saskin Philippine Christian University–Dasmariñas / SASKIN Philippines Reygan Espera Philippines Joshua Sapida
UPHD school colors Perpetual-Kinto Altas University of Perpetual Help System DALTA / Kinto Tyres Philippines Philippines Sinfronio Acaylar Philippines John Christian Enarciso
FEU school colors Philippine Army Troopers Philippine Army Philippines Melvin Carolino Philippines Benjaylo Labide
PLDT club colors Philippine Coast Guard Lifesavers Philippine Coast Guard Philippines John Sen Rivadenera Philippines John Kevin Dela Vega
Letran school colors Saints and Lattes - Letran Knights Saints and Lattes Cafe / Colegio de San Juan de Letran Philippines Brian Esquibel Philippines Raxel Catris
San Beda school colors Santa Rosa City Lions Sta. Rosa City Philippines Edward Jan Lirio Philippines Harvey Quezada
Adamson school colors Savouge RTU Basilan Golden Thunder Savouge Aesthetics Philippines / Rizal Technological University / Basilan LGU Philippines Sabtbl Abdul Philippines Jhon Lorenz Señoron
CSB school colors St. Gerrard Construction - Benilde Blazers De La Salle-College of St. Benilde / St. Gerrard Construction Philippines Arnold Laniog Philippines Bryle Gomez
Lyceum school colors The Bayleaf Hotels LPU Pirates The Bayleaf Hotels / Lyceum of the Philippines University Philippines Paul Jan Dolorias Philippines Jun Edang
Adamson school colors VNS Griffins VNS Management Group Philippines Ralph Raymund Ocampo Philippines Philip Michael Bagalay
EAC school colors EAC Xentromall Generals ARMC Holdings Company, Inc. / Emilio Aguinaldo College Philippines Rodrigo Palmero Philippines Bhim Lawrence Diones
Guest team
CSB school colors Maruichi Hyogo Maruichi Co., Ltd./Hyogo Prefectural U.V.F. Japan Kota Kunichika Japan Hinata Kuroda

Result summary

Season Conference Final Third place match
Champions Score Runner-up 3rd place Score 4th place
Inauguralsee Shakey's V-League
2015Open
(Details)
PLDT club colors PLDT Home Ultera Ultra Fast Hitters3 – 1
3 – 1
UPHD school colors Cagayan Valley Rising SunsJRU school colors Philippine Air Force Air Men3 – 2
3 – 0
UE school colors Cignal HD Spikers
Collegiate
(Details)
Ateneo school colors Ateneo Blue Eagles3 – 0
3 – 1
NU school colors NU BulldogsEAC school colors EAC Generals3 – 0
3 – 0
La Salle school colors NCBA Wildcats
Reinforced
(Details)
UE school colors Cignal HD Spikers1 – 3
3 – 0
3 – 0
JRU school colors Philippine Air Force Air MenPLDT club colors PLDT Home Ultera Ultra Fast Hitters3 – 1
3 – 1
Adamson school colors Philippine Navy Sailors
2016Open
(Details)
JRU school colors Philippine Air Force Air Spikers3 – 0
3 – 0
UE school colors Cignal HD Spikers NU school colors Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls3 – 1
2 – 3
Agg.
5 – 4
CSB school colors IEM Phoenix Volley Masters
Collegiate
(Details)
Ateneo school colors Ateneo Blue Eagles3 – 2
3 – 1
NU school colors NU BulldogsUST school colors UST Growling Tigers3 – 0
1 – 3
Agg.
4 – 3
La Salle school colors De La Salle Green Archers
Reinforced
(Details)
JRU school colors Philippine Air Force Air Spikers3 – 2
3 – 1
UE school colors Cignal HD SpikersLa Salle school colors Champion Supra Smashers3 – 1
3 – 2
CSB school colors IEM Phoenix Volley Masters
All-Star[13]
(details)
Team Galaw3 – 1Team Hataw
2017see Premier Volleyball League
2018
Open
(Details)
JRU school colors Philippine Air Force Agilas3 – 1
3 – 2
PLDT club colors PLDT Home Fibr Power HittersUE school colors Cignal HD Spikers[14]
2019
Reinforced
(Details)
UE school colors Cignal HD Spikers3 – 1
3 – 2
JRU school colors Philippine Air Force Jet SpikersPLDT club colors PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters3 – 1
2 – 3
Agg.
5 – 4
NU school colors Sta. Elena Ball Hammers
Open
(Details)
UE school colors Cignal HD Spikers 3 – 2
3 – 2
JRU school colorsGo for Gold-Air ForceNU school colors Sta. Elena-NU Ball Hammers 3 – 1
3 – 0
UPHD school colors Perpetual Altas
2020tournament cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021
2022Open
(Details)
NU school colors NU-Sta. Elena Nationals 3–1
3–1
UE school colors Cignal HD SpikersPCU school colors PGJC-Navy Sea Lions 3–0
3–1
Adamson school colors VNS-One Alicia Griffins
2023
Open
(Details)
UE school colors Cignal HD Spikers 3–0
3–2
AMC Cotabato Spikers Imus City–AJAA Spikers 1–3
3–0
Agg.
4 – 3
Ateneo school colors D' Navigators Iloilo
Invitational
(Details)
NU school colors Sta Elena–NU Nationals3–2UE school colors Cignal HD SpikersCSB school colors Maruichi Hyogo 3–2Letran school colors Saints and Lattes–Letran Saints Spikers

Champions

Team Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place Champion conferences
UE school colors Cignal 6 5 1 1 2015 Reinforced, 2019 Reinforced, 2019 Open, 2023 Open
JRU school colors Air Force 4 4 2016 Open, 2016 Reinforced, 2018 Open
NU school colors Sta. Elena-NU 2 1 2022 Open, 2023 Invitational
Ateneo school colors Ateneo 2015 Collegiate, 2016 Collegiate
PLDT club colors PLDT 1 1 2 2015 Open

Most valuable players

SeasonConferenceConference MVPTeamFinals MVPTeam
2014ReinforcedJeffrey JimenezIEMJeffrey JimenezIEM
2015OpenMarck EspejoCagayan ValleyMark Gil AlfafaraPLDT
CollegiateMarck EspejoAteneoMarck EspejoAteneo
ReinforcedMark Gil AlfafaraPLDTEdward YbañezCignal
2016OpenGregorio DolorIEMFauzi IsmailAir Force
CollegiateMarck EspejoAteneoAntony Paul KoyfmanAteneo
ReinforcedHoward MojicaAir ForceBryan BagunasAir Force
2017ReinforcedAlnakran AbdillaAir ForceLorenzo Capate Jr.Cignal
OpenLorenzo Capate Jr.CignalLorenzo Capate Jr.Cignal
CollegiateMarck EspejoAteneoMarck EspejoAteneo
2018ReinforcedMarck EspejoAteneoBryan BagunasAir Force
CollegiatePaolo PablicoAdamsonBryan BagunasNU
OpenBryan BagunasSta. Elena–NUAlnakran AbdillaAir Force
2019 ReinforcedAlnakran AbdillaAir ForceMarck EspejoCignal
OpenYsay MarasiganCignalMarck EspejoCignal
2020not held due to COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines
2021
2022OpenAngelo Nicolas AlmendrasNU-Sta. ElenaMichaelo BuddinNU-Sta. Elena
2023OpenJoshua UmandalAMC CotabatoMarck EspejoCignal
InvitationalVince HimzonSaints and Lattes-LetranJade Alex DisquitadoSta Elena-NU

Notable records

Venues

Broadcast partners

See also

References

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  2. Payo, Jasmine (March 25, 2015). "Men's volley hits scene with Spikers' Turf April 5". Manila: Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
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  4. "Cagayan, Champion clash as Spikers' Turf unwraps". V-League.ph. April 4, 2015. Archived from the original on April 12, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
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  10. Agcaoili, Lance (November 12, 2020). "As PVL turns professional, Spikers' Turf set to follow suit". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  11. "Alyssa Valdez, now Spikers' Turf president, bats for resumption of men's league". ABS-CBN News. November 18, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  12. Agcaoili, Lance (March 16, 2021). "Spikers Turf hits snag as only three of six teams agree to turn pro". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
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