
The AVCA Small College Beach Volleyball Championships is the largest collegiate beach volleyball event in the country with 33 teams competing in 455 total matches during the championship weekend. The event brings together the top beach teams in the country from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and the NAIA. A champion is crowned in each division along with recognition of All-America/All-Tournament teams. The championships also include a Pairs Challenge event for participating teams.
When: April 17-19, 2025
Where: Gulf Shores Public Beach – Gulf Shores, AL
Location: Public beach area in front of The Hangout Restaurant, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Admission: Free
Championship Schedule: Coming soon
Match Results: Please click here to view match results and an updated schedule of matches during the event. (Coming Soon)
Division II Championship (April 17-19): Click here to view the Division II championship format. Click here for DII team seeding and pool play matchups. (Coming Soon)
Division III Championship (April 18-19): Click here to view the Division III championship format. Click here for DIII team seeding and pool play matchups. (Coming Soon)
NAIA Championship (April 17-18): Click here to view the NAIA Championship format. Click here for NAIA team seeding and pool play matchups. (Coming Soon)
Pairs Challenge (April 17): Click here to view the Pairs Challenge pool assignments and schedule. (Coming Soon)
Please contact Jason Jones at jason.jones@avca.org with questions regarding the AVCA Small College Beach Championships.
Please click here to see a history of past AVCA Small College Beach National Championship teams along with All-America and All-Tournament selections.
Please click here for product and sponsorship engagement opportunities. Please contact AVCA Senior Sales Director Toby Bishop at toby.bishop@avca.org for additional information.
Thank you to Baden and Smack Sportswear for their support of the AVCA Small College Beach Championships.
Special thanks to event partners Gulf Shores-Orange Beach Sports & Events and the City of Gulf Shores.
2024 DII Champions: University of Tampa
2024 DII All-Americans: Payton Brunick & Olivia Margolies of Tampa, Kelissa Lemoine & Kali Uhl of CUI, and Amanda Ollinger & Hahni Johnson of Colorado Mesa
2024 DIII Champions: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
2024 DIII All-Americans: Ali Rojas & Gracie Nichols of Mary Hardin-Baylor & Becky Blaydes and Kaylee Howell of Berry
2024 NAIA Champions: Webber International
2024 NAIA All-Tournament: Lily Arnold & Janna Morrissey of Webber and Aspen Adams & Jordan Wood of Mobile
2024 Pairs Challenge Pool Winners: Pool 1 – Melana Moore & Faith Smith, Eckerd | Pool 2 – Ashley Brin & Brooke Green, Tampa | Pool 3 – Kristine Garcia & Lizzy Hood, Colorado Mesa | Pool 4 – Sofia Kolbe & Ania Swartzendruber, Colorado Mesa | Pool 5 – Katelyn Nadeau & Julia Norville, PBA | Pool 6 – Lauren Duke & Meghan Schreck, Tampa | Pool 7 – Brooke Dow & Samantha Ostrander, Tampa | Pool 8 – Clare Flanagan & Erin Johnson, Saint Leo | Pool 9 – Kerigan Baumgartner & Callie Freeman, Texas A&M – Kingsville | Pool 10 – Irelyn Flynn / Prisca Garner, Spring Hill
Start Date
April 17, 2025
End Date
April 19, 2025
Venue Name
Gulf Shores Public Beach
Location
101 E. Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores
AL
Category
- Championships
Group
- Beach