2026 University & College Beach Nationals
Volleyball Canada’s University & College Beach Nationals brings together the top post-secondary beach volleyball athletes from across the country to compete for national recognition and championship honours. Following the excitement of the Youth and Senior Beach National Championships, the 2026 University & College Beach Nationals will return to the iconic Ashbridges Bay in Toronto on August 29–30.
The event will showcase elite university and college programs in a highly competitive environment, celebrating the continued growth and excellence of beach volleyball at the post-secondary level. A total prize purse of $2,000 will be awarded, adding extra incentive as teams battle for podium finishes and national bragging rights.
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Results & Awards
2026 Results
All Beach Nationals match results, standings, and final rankings will be posted on Volleyball Canada’s official Results Management platform, Volleyball Life.
Past Results
Looking for results from previous Beach Nationals? View all historical results and final standings here.
Awards Information
All University/College Beach Nationals will distribute the following awards:
- Medals
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for Championship Tier
- The 2026 event will also offer a total prize purse of $2,000.
- 1st - $500
- 2nd - $300
- 3rd - $200
Venue
Ashbridges Bay
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.
Join our Beach Crew!
Get Involved!
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.
Partners & Vendors
2026 Event Partners
Sponsorship Opportunities
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.
Vendors
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.
Safe Sport
Safe Sport Reporting
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.
Zero Tolerance
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.
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Rules & Policies
For Beach Nationals rules and policies please follow the links below.
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Tourism
Explore Toronto
Need inspiration or help planning your trip to Beach Nationals? Check out Tourism Toronto’s website -your one-stop resource for what to see, where to eat and everything to do when you’re not on the sand.