Tournament
FAQs & Information
Sun. Sand. Sign up.
Here’s everything you need to know about registering, entry fees, prizes, and how SBVolley tournaments are run - so you can show up ready to play (and have a great day on the sand).
Registration List
Division | Player 1 | Player 2 | Tournament Day | Tournament Date | ||
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Registration
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Online registration is required
...and is completed right here on the SBVolley website.
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Please register early.
There is no fee to register online, and we don’t require club memberships - this keeps the series accessible and encourages new players to jump in. Registration also helps us plan divisions, pools, and scheduling.
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No-show policy (important):
If a team registers and does not show up without notice (the evening before or earlier), they may be added to a no-show list and could be removed from future tournaments if a waitlist of dependable teams exists. We understand there may be special circumstances - those will be handled case-by-case.
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No payment is collected online.
Teams will pay in person at check-in the morning of the tournament. We do this to keep costs down and to avoid the hassle of processing refunds if a team has a last-minute conflict.
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If you can’t make it, please notify us.
A quick email or text the evening before (or earlier) is all it takes to withdraw.
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Space is Limited
Another reason to sign up early!
Tournament Format / Setup
Open Divisions
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Double elimination
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Semi-finals and finals are match play
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Other matches are played to 21 or 25, depending on number of teams and time constraints
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Format decisions are at the Tournament Director’s discretion
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Open divisions are currently capped at 16 teams to ensure the tournament finishes in one day (may change for special conditions)
All Other Divisions (AA, A, BB, B)
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Divided into pool play, with top teams advancing
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Number of teams advancing depends on number of teams and time constraints
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The goal is to play as many quality games as possible within the time allowed
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Finals bracket is normally single elimination, but may be match play if time allows
Division Name | Tournament Day | Category | Skill Level |
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Men's Open | Saturday | Men's | Open |
Men's AA | Saturday | Men's | AA |
Men's A | Saturday | Men's | A |
Men's BB | Saturday | Men's | BB |
Men's B | Saturday | Men's | B |
Women's Open | Saturday | Women's | Open |
Women's AA | Saturday | Women's | AA |
Women's A | Saturday | Women's | A |
Women's BB | Saturday | Women's | BB |
Women's B | Saturday | Women's | B |
Coed Open | Sunday | Coed | Open |
Coed AA | Sunday | Coed | AA |
Coed A | Sunday | Coed | A |
Coed BB/B | Sunday | Coed | BB/B |
Juniors 18U | Sunday | Juniors | 18U |
Juniors 16U | Sunday | Juniors | 16U |
Juniors 14U | Sunday | Juniors | 14U |
Entry Fees per Division & Team
Open
AA
$100
$80
A
$70
BB / B
ALL Juniors
$60
Prizes
All prizes are guaranteed, except prizes are not awarded to last place.
Example: If there are only 3 teams in Men’s Open, 1st receives $1,000 and 2nd receives $500. 3rd (last place) does not receive prize money or merchandise. This applies to all divisions with their respective prize structures.
Open Divisions
1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $250 (per person / x2)
AA Division
1st: $400
2nd: $100 + merchandise (x2)
3rd: Merchandise (x2)
A / BB / B Divisions
1st–3rd: Merchandise
Tournament Day Checklist
Play hard, stay cool, and come prepared.
Must-Haves
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Check-in and payment (morning of tournament)
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Photo ID (if needed for verification)
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Cash or preferred payment method (for entry fee)
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Water bottle(s) and extra water
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Electrolytes (Liquid I.V., Gatorade, Nuun, etc.)
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Snacks / quick fuel (bananas, granola bars, PB sandwich, trail mix)
Beach Comfort and Sun Protection
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Sunscreen (bring more than you think)
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Hat/visor and sunglasses
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Towel
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After-sun/aloe
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Flip flops or easy slip-on shoes
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Baby wipes/wet wipes (sand + sweat cleanup)
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Extra shirt/dry clothes for after
Shade and Setup (Recommended)
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Umbrella or pop-up tent
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Sand blanket or beach mat
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Beach chair
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Clips/weights for windy days (towel clips, sand anchors)
Performance Extras / Good Tournament Habits
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Small first aid kit (band-aids, athletic tape, blister care)
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Sand socks (if courts are hot in the summer)
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Portable charger
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Report scores promptly (and confirm they’re entered correctly)
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If you need to withdraw, text/email as early as possible (ideally the evening before)