Wikipedia - A1 Ethniki Volleyball

The A1 Ethniki (Greek: Α1 Εθνική Κατηγορία), often referred to as the Greek Volleyball League, is the highest professional volleyball league in Greece. It is run by the Hellenic Volleyball Federation. It is considered one of the top national leagues in European volleyball, as its clubs have made significant success in European competitions.

History

It was first organized in 1928 as a Panhellenic Championship. In the 1968–69 season, the men's Alpha Ethniki category was created at the men's level, which from 1990–91 to 2009–10 was named A1.

Hellas - A1 - Kvinner er den høyeste divisjonen i Hellas for kvinner. Ligaen er sammensatt av 12 lag, og sesongen varer fra oktober til mai. Hvert lag spiller hverandre to ganger, én gang hjemme og én gang borte. De fire beste lagene når sluttspillet. Mesterskapet i Hellas - A1 - Kvinner er det mest prestisjefylte klubbmesterskapet i Hellas. Vinneren av ligaen kvalifiserer seg til CEV Champions League, og nummer to kvalifiserer seg til CEV Cup.