THE SANDBOX is proud to announce the 2016 Beach Volleyball Tournament Series, sponsored by the CT Velocity Volleyball Club, and taking place this summer at Esker Point beach in Groton, CT. Here’s what you need to know to get in the game!

NOTE: All registering teams MUST have two (2) Players listed, and BOTH Players MUST have a VALID Volley America membership, at the time of registration. Any team registered as a 1-Player team (no Player 2 listed), or any team registered with Player(s) not having a valid Volley America membership, will be removed from the Entry List without notice or recourse.

REGISTER and pay through the Volley America web site:

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- $60* per team

- $15** annual Volley America membership required for each participant.

* price includes $10 discount for online registration and payment. On-site / day-of event registration fee is $70

** price includes $5 discount for online membership purchase. On-site / day-of annual membership fee is $20

DATES:

- Sunday June 12th 2016 – 9am to 5pm (Juniors; at Esker Point Beach, Groton CT)

- Sunday June 10th 2016 – 9am to 5pm (Juniors; at Esker Point Beach, Groton CT)

FORMAT:

- Doubles (2X2) – Boys and Girls

- Pool play with single elimination finals.

DIVISIONS*:

- Girls 18U

- Boys 18U

- Girls 16U

- Boys 16U

- Girls 14U

- Boys 14U

- Girls 12U

- Boys 12U

*Divisions may be combined at the discretion of the tournament coordinator. Tournament seeding based on Volley America National Ranking System.

SCHEDULE:

8:15 am – All divisions checkin

9:00 am - 1st match start (10:00 am on COED Sundays)

2:00 pm – estimated time that some nets will be available for pickup play

4:00 pm – estimated time that final matches will occur

NUMBER OF TEAMS:

- Divisions filled on first-come, first-served basis

- Advance registration and payment is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to guarantee your team spot!

- Walk-ons will be accommodated as able.

PRIZES:

- Grand Prix points

- Merchandise, sponsor prizes and beach volleyball essentials available to all divisions at the discretion of the tournament coordinator.