BEACH TOURNAMENTS
Spike and Serve, founded by Hawaii's own US Olympian Kevin Wong, hosts Hawaii's top sanctioned & non-sanctioned junior beach tournaments since 2012.
Open to any/all athletes regardless of club or school affiliation.
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Tournament Schedule
3
December
2023
AVP AMERICA/p1440
HOLIDAY BEACH BASH
Boys & Girls Doubles. No co-ed. Pool Play.
MUST BE AVP/P1440 MEMBERS!
Winners receive a bid to the AVP Nationals.
7:30AM CHECK IN. PLAY BY 8:00AM
location
QUEEN'S BEACH WAIKIKI
21
January
2024
AVP AMERICA/p1440 BEACH
Boys & Girls Doubles. No co-ed. Pool Play.
MUST BE AVP/P1440 MEMBERS!
Winners receive a bid to the AVP Nationals.
7:30AM CHECK IN. PLAY BY 8:00AM
location
QUEEN'S BEACH WAIKIKI
11
February
2024
USAV ALOHA REGION BRQ/
AVP AMERICA
USAV Beach Regional Qualifier.
Winners receive American Division bids and a bid to the AVP Nationals.
Must be USAV & AVP America MEMBERS!
location
QUEEN'S BEACH WAIKIKI
30
March
2024
USAV ALOHA REGION BRQ/
AVP AMERICA
USAV Beach Regional Qualifier.
Winners receive USAV American Division bids and a bid to the AVP Nationals.
Must be USAV & AVP America MEMBERS!
location
QUEEN'S BEACH WAIKIKI
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 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.