The season will start on Sunday, July 6 and finish on Sunday, August 17th with a final beach tournament. Each night will see lots of matches so please arrive early and be ready to play on time! 

The courts are adjacent to the Central Turf by the river, please walk around and not through the soccer turf if there is programming in progress. 

Information 

• Matches will be 20 minutes or to 21 (win by 2) whichever comes first. Athletes don't have to continue to a second set. This way we can potentially run ahead of schedule if need be. So, please remember to arrive earlier than your noted time, especially for the first games of the evening in case a sub is required for one of those teams.  Players submit your scores to the coordinator. 
• Given the commitments and vacations that families have in the summer, there is no sub rule. This means that if an athlete can't make it, it won't have an impact, and athletes don't have to worry about finding someone. Anyone at the court is welcome to sub in where needed. We want the kids focused on playing and having fun and not worrying about subs/standings. 
  • We still will be recording scores so that at the end of the season we can create a fair tournament schedule with teams who are of similar strength. 
  • If both teammates are absent, the game is forfeited. However, it should still be played out with anyone at the court who would like to fill in so that everyone gets a chance to play.
• Beach volleyball is mainly self-officiated. Rules will be reviewed with athletes at the beginning of the program. A coordinator will be assigned to each court to record scores and provide guidance as necessary.
• Teams closing out the evening are responsible for raking their court. Raking etiquette requires raking from the outside of the court to the center (new!) on each side of the net.  

Location Information 

• Please do not disrupt turf field activities while walking to the courts. You may have to walk around. Please give yourself enough time to get there so as not to delay the start times. 
• Games will play ahead of schedule so please make sure to arrive early.
• We will play rain or shine unless there is lightning. 
• Please make sure to pick up any garbage. 
• No officiating will be available. 
• Players should bring necessary equipment such as suitable clothing (no white clothes! The sand can be dirty!), sunglasses, hat, towel, water bottle, and sunscreen. Chairs or umbrellas are recommended!
   

Most Important Information 

For an overview of beach volleyball (because it’s different than indoor!) check out this super simple article. 

Spectators - the more the merrier!  

All athletes and spectators are expected to behave according to Stoirm’s code of conduct and be encouraging and supportive of athletes' efforts this summer. We’re there to have fun!