Beach Babies: The Summer Sessions
6 tournaments. One summer. Good people, great volleyball, and unforgettable beach days.
Spanish Banks West | Vancouver
What is Beach Babies?
Beach Babies is a community-driven beach volleyball tournament series designed for players who want competitive games, good vibes, and a reason to spend their summer on the sand.
Whether you’re playing for the podium or just looking for an awesome day with friends, Beach Babies is built to make every tournament feel like an event.
2026 Tournament Dates
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Format |
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Men’s & Women’s 2s |
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Coed 2s |
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Coed 2s |
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Men’s & Women’s 2s |
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Coed 2s |
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Coed 2s Finale |
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
| GAME FORMAT | |
| Pool Play & Round of 16: 2 sets to 21, cap 23 | Playoffs: 2 of 3 sets, 21/21/15, capped at 23/17 |
| Switch sides every 7 points | Switch sides every 7 or 5 points |
| SCORING | |
| Rally scoring (point differentials matter) | |
| Win by 2 (unless capped) | |
| SERVE | |
| Must be clean contact | |
| Foot fault = loss of point | |
| HITS / CONTACTS | |
| Max 3 touches | |
| No lifts, carries, or prolonged contacts | |
| Open hand tips = NOT allowed | |
| Hard-driven ball = can be received with hands (cleanly) | |
| SETTING | |
| Must be clean and even contact | |
| No spins (be reasonable, not picky) | |
| If setting over the net = must be square to where shoulders are facing | |
| BLOCKING | |
| Block counts as a touch | |
| No reaching over the net before opponent attacks | |
| NET RULES | |
| No net touches during play | |
| Crossing under the net if fine if it doesn't interfere with the play or players | |
| BALL IN / OUT | |
| Line = IN | |
| Call your own side (honour system, don't be that person) | |
| MENS & COED NET: 2.43 meters | WOMENS NET: 2.24 meters |
| SPIRIT RULE | |
| If you fail to ref as noted, you fail to play in future tournaments | |
| No arguing, replay if needed | |
| Keep games competitive but respectful | |
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3 complaints by fellow players = suspended for 2 tournaments |
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Failure to ref designated matches will result in suspension from future tournaments.
WHERE YOU NEED TO BE
~~~~ water ~~~~
---- boardwalk ----
TOURNAMENT LOCATION