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All Beach Nationals match results, standings, and final rankings will be posted on Volleyball Canada’s official Results Management platform, Volleyball Life.

Looking for results from previous Beach Nationals? View all historical results and final standings here.

All Beach Nationals will distribute the following awards:

• Medals
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for Championship Tier
  • 1st and 2nd place medals for all other tiers (Youth only)
  • Club Champion Banner (Toronto only)
•  Senior events will also offer an additional prize purse of $27,000.
  • 1st - $6,500
  • 2nd - $3,000
  • 3rd - $2,000
  • 4th - $1,000
  • T-5th - $250 x 4

Beach Club Champion

The Beach Club Champion award will be presented to the beach club collecting the most points for individual results across all youth age groups at Beach Nationals. The beach club with the most points at the conclusion of the tournament will be crowned the Beach Club Champion for that year. 

For details on the points system and eligibility requirements, please click here.

PTA Challenge Award

The Provincial Team Challenge is a newer award category introduced at the 2025 Beach Nationals in Toronto. Similar to the Beach Club Champion award, it will be presented to the Provincial/Territorial Team with the best overall youth results at the event.

At the conclusion of the tournament, the Provincial Team with the highest total points will be named the Challenge Cup winner.

18U Travel Grant

Overview

The Volleyball Canada 18U Travel Subsidy program supports teams that excel at 18U Provincial Championships by providing a $500 travel grant to help offset the cost of attending Beach Nationals in Toronto. This initiative is designed to reduce financial barriers, ensuring that top-performing teams can compete on the national stage. By rewarding provincial success, the program encourages strong competition and expands opportunities for young athletes across the country.

Grant Details & Eligibility

Volleyball Canada will award $500 per team ($250 per athlete) to the 18U female and male provincial champions from each province and territory.  If a Provincial Champion team does not attend Beach Nationals, the grant will be offered to the silver medalists, and then to the bronze medalists, if required. If a PTA does not host its own championship, the grant may be awarded to the highest placing male and female teams who attend another PTA’s championship, at the discretion of their PTA.

All provincial champions will also receive an invitation to Volleyball Canada’s Provincial Champions Clinic at Beach Nationals on Thursday, August 13th, 2026. The clinic is a special one-hour training session hosted by Volleyball Canada’s National Team staff for provincial champions in each age-category.

Eligibility

• 18U female and male provincial champions from each PTA
  • If Champions decline to attend, the grant will be offered to the silver medalists, then the bronze medalists. Grants will not be extended beyond bronze.
• Teams must register and participate at 2026 Beach Nationals in Toronto

*Ontario medalists must be located 150 km or more from the venue to qualify for travel support.

Distribution

Volleyball Canada will use the Ranking Sheets submitted by each PTA for tournament seeding, to determine if there are eligible teams registered. These teams will be contacted directly by Volleyball Canada and funds will be dispersed post-event to each athlete.

 All team registrations for Beach Nationals are done on the Volleyball Registration System (VRS).

Registration Links

Registration links will be posted here in May.

Registration Guide

For assistance registering a team, please consult the Beach Nationals Registration Guide. 

• Beach Nationals Registration Guide

Questions?

For all Beach Nationals registration questions, please contact nationals@volleyball.ca.

NEW FOR 2026! Volleyball Canada is excited to introduce Pre-Registration for the 2026 Beach Nationals! This exclusive opportunity is available to:

• Championship Tier Medalists from the 2025 Beach Nationals
• Provincial/Territorial Gold Medalists from 2025

Pre-registration ensures top teams from across the country have guaranteed access before general registration opens.

How it Works:

• Teams who qualify for pre-registration will be contacted by Volleyball Canada in March to confirm participation and contact information.
• Pre-Registration invitations will be sent out on May 1.

Important Details:

• Teams are not required to compete with the same partner to accept the invitation.  If partners change, each athlete will receive their own individual invitation.
• Pre-registration is optional. Eligible teams may choose to register during the general registration period instead.

Youth Registration Fees

Senior Registration Fees

Qualification

Beach Nationals is an open event. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participation Eligibility

All athletes must meet the following minimum criteria to be eligible to attend Beach Nationals:

• Be a registered member, and in good standing, with their respective PTA and with Volleyball Canada.
  • The membership level purchased must include participation at Provincial Championships and Nationals. Please refer to your Provincial/Territorial Association’s website for membership details.
• Any foreign team looking to participate in an event must be registered and in good standing with their own National Federation.
• Participate in a Provincial/Territorial Championship (unless an exemption has been applied for and approved). *
• Meet all additional registration requirements of their PTA and Volleyball Canada.

*17U Girls teams: please refer to the subsection “17U Girls – Youth Olympic Selection Event” for updated eligibility requirements.

Minimum Age

All athletes, coaches and team personnel members that are on the official roster for Beach Nationals must be a minimum of 11 years of age.

Provincial Championships

All athletes wishing to participate in Beach Nationals are required to participate in their respective Provincial and Territorial Association (PTA) Championship.

Reminder: Athletes may not participate in a lower age category at Beach Nationals than they played at Provincials unless they receive an exemption from Volleyball Canada. 

*17U Girls teams: please refer to the subsection “17U Girls – Youth Olympic Selection Event” for updated eligibility requirements.

Exemptions

Exemptions may be granted in the following cases:

If the team members are participating in a Volleyball Canada sanctioned event or program, which includes:

• NORCECA or FIVB circuit
• Canada Cup
• Provincial Team programs
• Canada Games
• Member of the National Team
• Participating in the 17U Girls event

Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Any athlete wishing to request an exemption is required to submit an Exemption Form with their request by Monday, July 20. Exemptions are granted on an individual basis.

• Provincial Championships Exemption Request Form

Late Entries

Late entries, received after the registration deadline, are subject to a $50 late registration fee (per team). Volleyball Canada reserves the right to accept teams after the deadline if it benefits the tournament draws and/or refuse late entry to teams if it is to the detriment of the tournament draw.

Age Categories

Beach Nationals features six (6) youth age categories, plus the open Senior category. 

REMINDER: Athletes are not allowed to play in a lower age category at Beach Nationals than they played at Provincials unless an exemption has been provided by Volleyball Canada.

*17U Girls teams: please refer to the subsection “17U Girls – Youth Olympic Selection Event” for updated eligibility requirements.

Registration for teams playing up (underage teams)

There are no restrictions on teams or athletes playing up an age group at Beach Nationals. However, athletes/teams who choose to play up one age-category at Beach Nationals, and do not have a ranking from a PTA Championship for that age category, will receive point values of 75% for their declared age class results. Athletes playing up more than one age-category will receive 0 points.

Please refer to the Schedules & Seeding section for full details.

Playing Down

Teams are not permitted to register for a lower age group at Beach Nationals than they competed in at Provincials. Any team found in violation of this rule will be required to withdraw from the event. Refunds, if applicable, will be issued in accordance with the event’s refund policy.

To ensure fair access for all teams, the following rules apply:

Event Registration

• Teams may register for only one tournament (Toronto or Vancouver) prior to July 1. 
• After July 1st, if space remains available, teams may register for a second tournament.
• If a team is found registered in both events before July 1, Volleyball Canada will ask the team to indicate their preferred tournament and will remove them from the other event.

Age-Group/Waitlist Registration

Teams may register for only one age group at a time. This means teams cannot:

• Be registered in two different age groups
• Be registered in one age group and sit on a waitlist for another
• Sit on two different waitlists

If a team is found non-compliant, Volleyball Canada will ask the team to confirm their preferred age group and will remove them from the other registration or waitlist.

Team Manager

This is the individual/parent responsible for the on-site management of the team at Beach Nationals. All 14U-18U teams are required to indicate a Team Manager during the registration process.

This individual must be certified in accordance with Volleyball Canada's Safe Sport requirements below.

Mandatory Requirements for Team Manager

Roster/Partner Changes: Teams can request changes to their roster, or contact details, by completing the Registration Update Form. Changes will be accepted up until the registration deadline. Any requests made after that time will only be accepted for extraordinary circumstances. 

Teams wishing to withdraw from Beach Nationals must complete the Team Withdrawal Form.

Teams will be eligible for a refund as per the following timelines:

Ownership of Registration Spot

The listed purchaser—whether an athlete, parent, or guardian—is considered the registration owner, and any applicable refund will be issued to that individual in accordance with the refund policy.

If a team elects to separate, the non‑purchasing athlete will be granted the first opportunity to assume the registration spot before it is offered to teams on the waitlist.

Failure to Withdraw

Registered teams that do not submit a withdrawal form and who do not attend Beach Nationals may be subject to the following penalties:

• No refund for registration fees
• A fine in the amount of $500
• A not in good standing status for the athletes should the penalties not be completed in the specified time.

All teams registered for Beach Nationals will receive one (1) competition top that must be worn for all matches. Sizing and style requests can be made during the registration process.

• Women: players will be able to choose between a Left on Friday bra top or Jumplete tank top
• Men: players will receive a Jumplete tank top

It is strongly recommended that team bottoms are of similar colour and style.

Other Uniform Options:

Additional Left on Friday and Jumplete competition tops will be available for purchase on-site. Any LOF or Jumplete tops purchased on-site can, or provided at previous events, may also be worn during matches. If athletes are wearing uniforms that do not meet these requirements, they will be asked to change into their Volleyball Canada provided clothing.

Style and Sizing Information:

Women's Competition Top Guide

Men's Competition Top Guide

If you wish to edit sizing information in your registration, please complete our Registration Update Form.

Registered Teams

A list of all registered teams will be posted in May, once registration opens.

Waitlists

If an age/gender category for a Beach Nationals is full at the time of registration, teams may add themselves to the waitlist.

Registering for the waitlist is free. You will only be charged once you accept your invitation to join the event.

Players are not allowed to be listed on multiple teams, either on the waitlist or registration.

 Volleyball Canada may invite a team(s) off the waitlist:

·        If a team does not accept an invitation

·        If a team withdraws from the event

·        If there is sufficient space in the facility to expand the event

·        If there are enough teams on the waitlist (minimum of 4 to 8 teams required)

 Current Waitlists

There are no waitlists at this time.

Registration Guide

For assistance registering a team, please consult the Beach Nationals Registration Guide.

• Beach Nationals Waitlist Registration Guide

New for 2026! The 17U Girls event at the 2026 Beach Nationals will serve as the selection event for Canada’s entry to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The winning team will be offered the opportunity to represent Canada in the Women’s Beach Volleyball tournament at the Youth Olympics Games.
 
Important: Eligibility Changes for 17U Girls
Due to the division’s role as a selection event, several eligibility requirements have been adjusted. These changes are important for all athletes and coaches planning to participate:

• Open to all eligible athletes (born in 2009 or later)
• No playing up or playing down restrictions – athletes may compete at a different age group within their provincial tours or championships
• No provincial championship participation requirement for this age group

These updates differ from standard Beach Nationals regulations and are intended to ensure all eligible athletes have the opportunity to compete for selection.

For more details on the Dakar Youth Olympic Selection event, please refer to the Beach National Team webpage.

For questions regarding the 17U selection event, please contact Volleyball Canada at nationals@volleyball.ca 

All coaches participating in Volleyball Canada’s Beach National Championships are required to meet a minimum level of training and certification to ensure that every athlete is provided with a safe, inclusive, and responsible sport experience.

Guiding Principles

All athletes have the right to an NCCP Certified coach

All coaches have the responsibility to:

• Have the required training to provide an environment that is physically, mentally, emotionally and socially safe for all athletes and participants.
• Have the required training to be able to provide a responsible learning environment that incorporates Volleyball Canada’s teaching methodologies, technical guidelines and long-term athlete development principles.
• Ensure that all training is current and updated as required, to be able to provide a safe and responsible sport experience for all.

Coaching Guidelines

Volleyball Canada defines coaching as advice, instruction, or external assistance of any kind to a team/player. 

Coaching during breaks-in-play is permissible (time-outs, between sets), for certain age-categories at Beach Nationals. Coaching during play is NOT allowed for any age categories. Please refer to the guidelines below. 

All coaches are required to fulfil the minimum requirements to coach at Beach Nationals.

20U and Younger

• Coaching is allowed during time-outs and between sets
• Coaches are permitted at the designated team seating areas/team bench, as per the FIVB Beach Age Class Event Rules (see rules 6.5.8 & 6.5.9 - page 143)

Senior

• Coaching is NOT allowed during any point of the match, including time-outs and between sets.

Mandatory Coach Requirements:

For assistance registering as a coach, please consult the Beach Nationals Coach Registration Guide:

• Beach Nationals Coach Registration Guide

Coaches on an official team roster, who wish to participate at Beach Nationals, must check-in at the main control tent prior to their team’s first match.

Important Reminder: Coaches must register and provide proof of eligibility requirements to Volleyball Canada for approval. Coaches who do not submit this before the deadline, will not be eligible to coach.

Check-in Requirements:

Approved coaches will be required to perform the following duties at check-in:

• Show identification that matches the details on their registration
• Provide written acknowledgement that they have read and understand the following:
  • 2026 Volleyball Canada Beach Nationals Competition Guide
    • FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rule Book & Volleyball Canada rule variations
    • Volleyball Canada Code of Conduct
    • Volleyball Canada Concussion Guidelines
    • Safe Sport training requirements
  • Collect a badge to identify them as a coach during the tournament day.

All teams are required to complete team check‑in prior to the start of competition.

Teams may check-in in-person on practice day or opt to complete it online and pick up their team bag on Friday before their first scheduled match.

All teams must be checked (in-person or online) by 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 13 to remain eligible for participation.

Toronto

Vancouver

Beach Nationals are held as three (3) day events.

• Day 1:Pool Play
• Day 2:Power Pools
• Day 3: Playoffs.

During the first two days, teams play all other teams within their pool. After Day 1, teams are re-pooled for Day 2 based on performance, to ensure teams of similar calibre are grouped.

Approximate Daily Schedule

Play is projected to run each day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. These times are based on historical schedules and are provided as a general guideline. Final start and end times will depend on registration numbers and will be confirmed closer to the event.

Schedule Availability

Draft schedules that show the movement through the tournament will be available on Volleyball Life.  Schedules will be posted on Wednesday, August 12th.

Schedules will be considered final the evening prior to the competition start date, after check-in concludes. No changes will be made to final schedules once posted.

General Overview

For both men and women, the competition format will consist of two stages: preliminary round(s) and playoffs.

In the preliminary round(s), teams will be divided into pools and will follow a round robin format. All teams will then advance to an elimination round.

Depending on the size of the draw, playoffs might be split into 2 divisions.

Approximate Daily Schedule

Play is projected to run each day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. These times are based on historical schedules and are provided as a general guideline. Final start and end times will depend on registration numbers and will be confirmed closer to the event.

Schedule Availability

Schedules will be available on VolleyballLife the Wednesday before the competition.

Schedules will be considered final the evening prior to the competition start date, after check-in concludes. No changes will be made to final schedules once posted.

General Overview

All Youth Beach Nationals are seeded using a point-based system. Points will be based on results from the current competition season. The following results will be collected by Volleyball Canada from each provincial/territorial association.

·        Seeding heading into provincial/territorial championships

·        Final rankings from provincial/territorial championships

For all submitted results, teams will collect points and will be provided with a total score. Teams will be seeded based on the total score listed in decreasing order with the highest point total being ranked 1st.

Seeding Availability

Volleyball Canada aims to have seeding completed within two days following the last provincial/territorial championship for each age/gender category. 

Final seeding will be available on VolleyballLife.

Anticipated date for seeding: TBC

Youth Seeding Policy: 

• Coming Soon

Volleyball Canada’s 2026 Senior Seeding Guidelines explain how teams are ranked using FIVB points and/or domestic results. Final rankings depend on past performance and team composition. All seeding is final once published.

• 2026 Senior Seeding Policy (coming soon)

Ashbridges Bay is located in a beautiful area on the waterfront in the east end of Toronto, Ontario. The bay is connected to Woodbine Beach, one of the city’s most popular summer destination with restaurants and parks.  Ashbridges Bay is home to over 103 volleyball courts and has been the host for previous National Championships, International Championships, and recreational tournaments and weekend events.

Venue

Ashbridges Bay, Toronto, ON 

Address

1561 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4L 3W6

Court Map

Venue Map (Coming in Summer 2026)

Parking & Transportation

There is a parking lot with 562 stalls on site. Rates are $3 on weekdays (5pm-9pm) and $7/day on weekends (7am-7pm). Free street parking around the area is available.

Ashbridges Bay is easily accessible by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC):

• 2 Woodbine South Bus - frequently from Woodbine Station to Ashbridges Bay.
• The 501 Queen Streetcar
• 22 Coxwell Bus

Ashbridges Bay is located less than a 5-minute drive off the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway.

Food Services

More info to come.

Address

4875 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1A1

Court Map

Venue Map (Coming in Summer 2026)

Parking

Parking rates for the Spanish Banks are as follows:

Hourly: $1

Beach parking lot fees are effective 9:00am to 10:00pm unless otherwise posted. Overnight parking is not permitted

Want to be part of the excitement at Beach Nationals in Toronto? We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Beach Crew!

Volleyball Canada is recruiting team players to support the competition and event operations of one of the country's most anticipated beach volleyball events. This is your chance to be at the heart of the action and help deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes and fans from coast to coast.

Application coming soon

Beach Nationals provides an excellent opportunity for companies to showcase products and connect with participants. In addition, our social media and community reach provides partners with the opportunity to engage with an even wider membership.

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Are you interested in what sponsorship options are available during the 2026 Beach Nationals? Please contact Colin Young at colin@sportbrand.ca or 403-764-3955 for more information and to discuss your marketing ideas.

Interested in becoming a vendor at Beach Nationals?

Volleyball Canada welcomes companies and organizations of all types who would like to connect with our participants through interactive displays, contests, as well as general information.

For more information, please contact nationals@volleyball.ca.

To file a safe sport complaint, please visit the Reporting Super Highway. This platform is designed to assist athletes, coaches, parents, officials, and others in the volleyball community by helping them identify the correct third party/organization to report concerns related to maltreatment or inappropriate conduct in sport. Based on your location and the nature of the concern, the Super Highway will guide you to the appropriate organization with jurisdiction to handle your complaint.

Visit the Safe Sport webpage for further details.

Volleyball Canada aims to ensure a SAFE and POSITIVE environment for all participants, spectators, referees and staff at all National Championships. Rude, profane, disrespectful, aggressive, and disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated from any individuals.

Volleyball Canada will be enforcing a zero-tolerance approach to all incidences of inappropriate conduct. Please review the Zero Tolerance Protocol for full details.

For Beach Nationals rules and policies please follow the links below.

Volleyball Canada Beach Rules

Volleyball Canda Beach Policies

For all Nationals-related information and questions, please contact nationals@volleyball.ca or 613-748-5681 x231.

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