BeachFest Beach National Qualifier
Location Address:
Gulf Shores Public Beach- Gulf Place
101 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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2025 BeachFest National Qualifier
May 2nd- 4th, 2025
Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores, AL home of:
AVCA Collegiate Sand Championships
️ Weather Notice
BeachFest reserves the right to alter the schedule or format due to weather in order to complete the tournament in a safe and organized manner.
BeachFest Beach National Qualifier Info
Registration Info & Deadlines:
All teams registering in "Open" will compete for "Open Division" bids to the USAV National Beach Tour Junior Championships.
No Refunds after - April 20, 2025
ATHLETES FROM CANADA OR PUERTO RICO PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT (REGARDLESS IF YOU HAVE A USAV ID NUMBER) ARE REQURIED TO CONTACT Beachevents@usav.org
For event questions please contact: Shawn Weaver coachweaver@pivc.org
For information on dress code, general beach rules, and regulations please click here.
NCAA Beach National Championship ticket info please see below.
Format and Schedule of Play:
OPEN Division is a 3-day Tournament with full matches.- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- 1st match is a Full match, then single set matches to 28 until the Semi & Gold finals.
- Semis and Gold Finals are a full match.
- 3rd and 4th place one set playoff to 21.
- 3 or more matches Saturday and Single Elimination Sunday.
- 1 set matches throughout pool play and bracket play.
- Gold Finals full match.
- 3rd and 4th place playoff is one set to 21.
Schedule of age divisions:
Friday, May 2nd:
PM Start- Open Division Girls 18u, 16u, 14u, 12u & Boys Open All ages
2:30 pm – Player Meeting (Green Space off from Championship Headquarters.)
3:00 pm – Open Division Girls 18u, 16u, 14u, 12u age divisions Pool Play begins. Also, Open Boys 18u, 16u, 14u age divisions Pool Play begins
Saturday, May 3rd:
AM Wave- Open Division Girls & Boys (all ages)
7:30 am – Open Division Girls & Girls 18u, 16u, 14u, 12u Pool Play continues,
PM Wave- USA Division Girls All Ages
2:30 pm – Player Meeting (Green Space off from Championship Headquarters.)
3:00 pm – USA Division Girls (all ages) Pool Play begins
7:30 pm – Pool Play concludes for all PM Waves
6 pm - 9 pm- Special Event - Players and Families Social. Live Concert on the Beach! Wes Loper Band!!
Sunday, May 4th:
AM Wave- Open Division All Girls
Later AM start- Open Division Boys and USA Division
For more events in the Gulf Coast Region visit https://www.gulfcoastvolleyball.org/
For more USA National Beach Tour events visit www.nationalbeachtour.com
What to Bring
✔Practice Ball
✔Beach Chairs & Beach Umbrella/CANOPY TENTS ARE ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT (10 x 10 or less)
✔Sunscreen – SPF needs to be high if you are not accustomed to being in direct sunlight
✔Water and/or re-hydration sport drink – Very Important to Stay Hydrated
Beach Attire for Juniors
Junior Girls Attire
➤ Shorts or spandex
➤ Tank top that covers the midriff when arms are at the sides
➤ Hats, visors, sunglasses and sand socks are considered optional personal attire.
Junior Boys Attire
➤ Shorts and a tank top that covers the midsection
➤ Hats, visors, sunglasses and sand socks are considered optional personal attire
NCAA Beach National Championship Ticket Info
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