Azerbaijan Women's Volleyball Super League
Current season, competition or edition: 2015–16 Azerbaijan Women's Volleyball Super League | |
| Sport | Volleyball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| No. of teams | 7 |
| Country |
 Azerbaijan |
| Continent |
 Europe |
| Most recent champion(s) | Rabita Baku |
| Most titles | Rabita Baku (8) |
| Official website | Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation |
The Azerbaijan Women's Volleyball Super League (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Volleybol Superliqası), is the highest professional women's volleyball league in Azerbaijan. It is run by the Azerbaijani Volleyball Federation. It is considered one of the top national leagues in European volleyball, as its clubs have made significant success in European competitions.[1]
History
In 2014, it was announced Igtisadchi Baku will not participate at 2014-2015 due financial difficulties.[2]
Members of the Azerbaijan Women's Volleyball Super League (2013–14 season)
Main article: 2013–14 Azerbaijan Women's Volleyball Super League
- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
Location of teams in 2014-15 Azerbaijan First Division
| Team | Location | Stadium | Stadium capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerrail Baku | Baku | Baku Sports Hall | 1,600 |
| Azeryol Baku | Baku | Baku Sports Hall | 1,600 |
| Igtisadchi Baku | Baku | Baku Sports Hall | 1,600 |
| Lokomotiv Baku | Baku | Baku Sports Hall | 1,600 |
| Rabita Baku | Baku | Baku Sports Hall | 1,600 |
| Telekom Baku | Baku | Baku Sports Hall | 1,600 |
List of women's champions
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008/2009 | Rabita Baku | Azerrail Baku | Lokomotiv Baku |
| 2009/2010 | Rabita Baku | Lokomotiv Baku | Igtisadchi Baku |
| 2010/2011 | Rabita Baku | Azerrail Baku | Igtisadchi Baku |
| 2011/2012 | Rabita Baku | Lokomotiv Baku | Baki-Azeryol |
| 2012/2013 | Rabita Baku | Igtisadchi Baku | Azerrail Baku |
| 2013/2014 | Rabita Baku | Azeryol Baku | Igtisadchi Baku |
| 2014/2015 | Rabita Baku | Lokomotiv Baku | Azeryol Baku |
| 2015/2016 | Azerrail Baku | Telekom Baku | Lokomotiv Baku |
- Following the decision of the 2012–13 Azerbaijan Women's Volleyball Super League, Igtisadchi Baku and Azerrail Baku shared the runner-up position; therefore, both teams are ranked at the 2nd place.[3]
Titles by team
| Club | Winners | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| Rabita Baku | 7 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) | 1 (2016) |
| Lokomotiv Baku | 3 (2010, 2012, 2015) | |
| Azerrail Baku | 1 (2016) | 2 (2009, 2011) |
| Igtisadchi Baku | 1 (2013) | |
| Azeryol Baku | 1 (2014) |
References
- ↑ "CEV announces organisers of European Championships". www.fivb.org. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ↑ "Игтисадчи снялся с чемпионата Азербайджана". www.azerisport.com. Azerisport.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ "АзерРейл" и выиграл серебро Суперлиги (in Russian). Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation. 2013-04-27. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
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