The Liga Argentina de Voleibol – Serie A1 (in English: Argentine Volleyball League – A1 Level) is the top level of the

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men's professional

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league system. It is organized by the ''Asociación de Clubes Liga Argentina de Voleibol'' (abbreviated to ACLAV). The Serie A1 has

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with the Serie A2, the league immediately below. The league was founded in 1996 under the name ''Liga Argentina de Clubes'' (in English: Argentine League of Clubs), and was organized by the ''Federación Argentina de Voleibol'' (Argentine Volleyball Federation). 12 teams participated in the first season of the league (the 1996–97), 7 from

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( Vélez Sársfield, River Plate,

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, G.E.B.A.,

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, and Náutico Hacoaj) and 5 from the rest of the country (

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, Obras de San Juan,

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, Luz y Fuerza de Necochea, and

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). Peñarol won the first season, defeating Boca Juniors in the final. However, the club's players were unable to secure their unpaid salaries until 8 years later, when they did so through the judicial process. Overall,

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has been the most successful team. Bolívar joined the ''Liga Argentina de Voleibol'' for the 2002–03 season, supported by Argentine TV host and entrepreneur

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. Since then, the team has won 6 titles, including a run of four consecutive wins.

Current teams (2014–15 season)

Champions

References

External links

ACLAV official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Liga Argentina de Voleibol - Serie A1 1996 establishments in Argentina

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