AVCA Small College Beach Championships begin today
The event, now in its sixth year, is bringing together 29 top beach programs from NCAA Division II and III, as well as NAIA teams, who will compete in their respective divisions. There also is a pairs challenge, and 425 total matches will take place. The AVCA Small College Beach Championships will again be played at Hickory Point Beach.
2024 AVCA RFP | Women’s Collegiate Beach Pairs National Championship Qualifying Events
The AVCA is delighted to host the third annual Pairs National Championship for women’s collegiate beach volleyball pairs November 15-17, 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to this event the AVCA has established sanctioned zonal events that award entry bids to the Pairs National Championship. Learn more
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Top Flight Nominations Open
The Top Flight program, now in its sixth year, recognizes collegiate beach pairs who compete in at least 15 matches together at a specific flight and win at least 75% of their matches. Nominate Athletes
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The AVCA is inviting members and industry professionals to submit a proposal to be considered as a speaker for on-court, beach or classroom presentations at the 2024 AVCA Convention. Applications will be accepted March 4 – May 1, 2024.
The convention will be held December 18-21 in Louisville, KY. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your expertise with volleyball coaches from across the country!
The AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program is designed exclusively for volleyball coaches at all levels of expertise. Our program centers on creating mentoring trios where these coaches serve as both mentors and mentees to create a collaborative learning experience. Applications for the 2024-2025 program will close April 30, and Trios will be announced in Mid-June. Apply
To join the Men’s Collegiate Beach Volleyball Alliance an active member coach of the AVCA must complete the registration information. The nominating coach serves as the official representative for all men’s collegiate beach activities at the college.
The 2024 Huntington Beach Open will take place this year from May 17-19. Add this to your calendar today and grab your tickets to the very first Heritage Event of 2024!
The AVP is excited to give our fans new event and ticket experiences this year on the Path to the League. From General Admission to AVP 360 to Courtside Seats and Private Boxes – your custom experience on the sand awaits.
Beach ACE is offered to AVCA and IBVCA current members. Beach ACE sessions are one-hour live virtual sessions that serve as a platform for coaches to showcase their research, share their experiential learnings, and present approaches to advancing the game. Learn More
A fast-growing beach volleyball tournament format is the “Club vs. Club” or “School vs. School” format, generally referred to as a dual tournament. This is the format that made it practical for the NCAA to adopt beach volleyball. Read more
In the latest beach update, we recap the events of last week highlighted by the U.S. earning four medals at NORCECA Playa de Guibia. Pairs are now set to compete at the continental final in May, and we also take a look at three more beach events set to take place this week. Read more
