Tournaments

Drop-in LGBTQIA+ Friendly Volleyball
At various times throughout the year Spectrum Volleyball hosts indoor beach tournaments and large indoor court tournaments. One of them being Western Cup. Past tournaments have drawn teams from all over Canada and even a few from the United States. Be sure to come out get involved and get a team in for the cities funnest volleyball tournaments.

Spectrum Beach Tourney 11 | Mar 1, 2025

Date

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Location

The Beach YYC

3030-2600 Portland Street SE

Calgary, AB

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Registration

Registration opens

January 6, 2025

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Western Cup | April 17-20, 2025

Date

Friday April 18 – Saturday April 19, 2025

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Registration

Registration opens

January 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm MST

Registration closes

March 31, 2025 12:00 am MST (Rosters must be finalized)

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Tournament Information

Fees

Early Bird Team Fee: $805.00 (7 players); Additional player $115.00

  • Early Bird Cut Off: February 14, 2025 12:00 am MST

Regular Team Fee: $875.00 (7 players); Additional player $125.00

    Teams

    • Team Registration: Includes 7 players per team; max of 10
    • Capacity: 40 teams

    Party Pak

    Event tickets for Friday and Saturday events are included.

    Rules

    All players must review tournament rules before registering.

    Zero Tolerance Policy

    This event is inclusive; promoting a safe space with zero tolerance for hate speech, discrimination, intimidation, threats, and any other disruptive behaviours. This includes cheating or downplaying your abilities, and any unsportsmanlike conduct. Spectrum Volleyball Calgary reserves the right, without warning, to remove teams or players from the event if found in violation of the Zero Tolerance policy.  If found in violation of the above, no refunds will be provided, and teams and/or players may be banned from participating in future events.

    Roster Review

    Organizers will review final rosters before the tournament; Teams may be removed if found in violation of division requirements contained in the

    Payment

    Payment in full of fees are due before your team’s registration is confirmed

    Required

    Numbered Jerseys & Non-Marking shoes

    Tournament Format

    Duration: 2 days

    • Day 1: Round-robin games
    • Day 2: Playoffs and finals (double elimination)

    Refereeing

    Teams referee within their division during round-robin; Volleyball Canada refs onsite for playoffs and finals, teams will be assigned to do score and lines.  Failure to show up for your assigned duties may result in 10pt reduction in standings.

    Tournament Format and Divisions

    During registration, teams will choose between two pools: Competitive and Intermediate Plus or Intermediate and Recreational Plus.

    On Day 1, teams will participate in round-robin games during pool play. The results from these games will be used to rank teams for Day 2 playoffs, where four divisions will be created based on performance.

    On Day 2, teams will compete in a double-elimination format, with each match played as best-of-three sets. In the loser’s bracket, games will consist of one set played to 25 points.

    This structure ensures that teams are sorted into appropriate divisions based on skill level, promoting fair play and a competitive yet enjoyable experience for everyone.

    Prizes

    Top 3 teams in each division awarded medals.

    Payment Methods

    Credit card payments incur a 2.9% fee.

    Refund Policy

    Full Refund: Refunds will be provided up to 60 days before the start of the tournament.

    Partial Refund: 50% of the registration fees will be refunded for requests made within 40 days of the tournament start date.

    No Refund: No refunds will be issued within 30 days of the tournament start date.

    Note: All refunds exclude service fees, which are non-refundable.

    Additional Information

    • Team captains must review the tournament rules before registering your team.
    • We look forward to your participation in this exciting event. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.









     

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    Past Tournaments

    Spectrum

    Spectrum Beach Vol 2

    February 2019

    Spectrum @ The Beach YYC

    November 2018

    Western Cup

    Western Cup XXXVI

    April 2018

    Western Cup XXXV

    March 2017

    Partner Tournaments

    We encourage our players to attend LGBTQIA+ tournaments hosted by our friends in other cities as well . These events are lots of fun and allow you to build friendships with players from other cities. Contact us if you need help in creating your team.

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    Time

    Yearly
    March
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    Host

    Vancouver Gay Volleyball Association

    Where

    Vancouver, British Columbia