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Beach FAQ's
JUNIOR BEACH VOLLEYBALL AGE DIVISIONS
Typically, there are 4 divisions: 18U, 16U, 14U, and 12U divisions.
18U = Class of 2024 & 2025
16U = Class of 2026 & 2027
14U = 8th & 7th Graders
12U = 6th & 5th Graders
However, AVP/USA and p1440 sanctioned events go by birth date so please look at the age eligibility below:
U18:
Players who were born on or before June 31, 2006*
or
Players who were born on or after June 1, 2004 and a high school student in the twelfth (12th) grade
U16: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006*
U14: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2008*
U12: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010*
*AAU goes by September 1 instead of July 1.
AVP America: https://avpamerica.com/VA-Junior-Age-Requirements.aspx
USA Volleyball: https://usavolleyball.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-24-Age-Definition.pdf
WHERE ARE BEACH TOURNAMENTS HELD?
Most tournaments are held at Queen's Beach Waikiki across from the Honolulu Zoo unless otherwise posted.
WHAT ARE SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS?
To play in a sanctioned tournament you must be a member of the league or program to participate and accrue points.
To compete in USAV Tournament athletes must have a current USAV membership.
To compete in AVP Tournaments athletes must have a current AVP membership.
TO RECEIVE BIDS, AT LEAST FIVE (5) TEAMS MUST COMPETE IN AN AGE DIVISION. BIDS DO NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO AVP EVENTS.
YOU MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR THE NATIONAL EVENT ON THE AVP WEBSITE.
To compete in p1440 Tournaments, athletes must have a current p1440 membership.
Non-sanctioned tournaments: no membership is required.
WHERE DO I GET A MEMBERSHIP?
Click on the corresponding links here:
USA VOLLEYBALL,
AVP AMERICA,
P1440.
If you already have a USAV membership for indoor club you are all set for USAV sanctioned tournaments.
BEACH RULES?
Click on the corresponding links and familiarize yourself with the rules here: AVP, USA VOLLEYBALL, FIVB
Have fun and compete with aloha!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Beach tournaments are usually all day affairs. We recommend bringing shade, a tent or umbrella without logos, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and lots of hydration and healthy snacks. The days leading up to a beach tournament, please remember to hydrate more than usual.
PARKING?
For tournaments at Queen's there is paid parking at the Zoo, parking at the Shell or metered street parking.
SAFETY RULES?
Junior athletes must never chase a ball into Kalakaua Avenue. Please notify our staff.
Public Restroom Breaks: Junior athletes must be with a parent/guardian or go in three's with other players.
Going to the stores across Kalakaua Avenue: must be with a parent/guardian or with another player(s).
Personal Belongings: placed under your tent/umbrella. Do not leave belongings on the rock wall.
Please do not bring pets to the beach. It is too hot for our furry family members.
DRESS CODE?
Uniforms are not required unless competing in a club vs club event.
Dress Code: Shorts or tights, bikini bottoms are NOT allowed at junior beach tournaments.
DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING ELSE?
No. All equipment is provided by us.