Philly is a city with a historic reputation for breaking up dynasties and that's sure to hold true this weekend.
Whether you're a newbie or an OG, this is the event you don't want to miss. With divisions for all ages and skill levels, there's something for everyone. You'll see the highest level of roundnet in the world and have plenty of opportunities for fun on and off the field.
The Proving Grounds boasts eight outdoors sports fields! The competition level synthetic sports fields are superior for men’s & women’s collegiate level and semi-professional teams. The synthetic turf used on all eight of our outdoor fields was manufactured using the latest technology. At The Proving Grounds, they pride ourselves on having clean fields that are pristinely maintained.
Teams will arrive at 8:00am, announcements at 8:30am, and game play starts at 9:00am. We will have more than just roundnet; practice your handstands and rocks paper scissors skills!
This is the top division - players must qualify to be eligible to play!
Think you're good? Prove it. This division will include some solid teams from across the country as well as newer players who want to test their skills against great competition. The top 4 teams from Contender qualify for Premier.
Sunday
9:00am: Semis
10:00am: Finals
This division is for those teams that have refined skills but are not ready to compete with a No Hit Zone or qualify for Premier.
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00am: Pool Play
12:00pm: Round of 64
1:00pm: Round of 32
2:00pm: Round of 16
3:00: Round of 8
4:00: Semis
5:00: Finals
Women are welcome to play in any division. This division will include some top women's teams as well as other lady ballers who want to test their skills against great competition.
Check out more information on the Women's divisions here!
Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm: Pool Play
1:00pm: Round of 32
2:00pm: Round of 16
3:00: Round of 8
4:00: Semis
5:00: Finals
If you are newer or still honing your skills this is the division for you. It is intended for people who want competition but are still developing their game.
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00am: Pool Play
12:00pm: Round of 64
1:00pm: Round of 32
2:00pm: Round of 16
3:00: Round of 8
4:00: Semis
5:00: Finals
Women are welcome to play in any division. If you are a newer lady baller or still honing your skills, this is the division for you.
Check out more information on the Women's divisions here!
Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm: Pool Play
1:00pm: Round of 32
2:00pm: Round of 16
3:00: Round of 8
4:00: Semis
5:00: Finals
With high school clubs popping up all over the country, we are super excited to give them their own division! Players must be 18 or under on the day of the tournament. This division has no skill level restrictions, meaning premier players who meet the age requirement are allowed to compete in the high school division if they choose so.
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00am: Pool Play
12:00pm: Round of 32
1:00pm: Round of 16
2:00: Round of 8
3:00: Semis
4:00: Finals
There are some really talented youth players and can't wait to see them compete in their own division. Players must be 14 or under on the day of the tournament.
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00am: Pool Play
12:00pm: Round of 32
1:00pm: Round of 16
2:00: Round of 8
3:00: Semis
4:00: Finals
Playing in your first roundnet tournament? Still mastering the fundamentals? If you want to play against other teams who are still learning the sport this is the division for you. It will be the only division with a "gentleman's serve" rule and the vibe will be a relaxed, fun environment.
9:00am - 11:00am: Pool Play
12:00pm: Round of 32
1:00pm: Round of 16
2:00: Round of 8
3:00: Semis
4:00: Finals
We are hopeful and excited, but advise that you take precautions in all of your bookings related to this event due to the unpredictability of the pandemic. As such, we highly recommend considering travel insurance and opting for refundable options when planning travel and accommodations. If Spikeball needs to cancel the event, we will be providing full event registration and merchandise refunds.
Yes, all ages and skill levels are welcome!
We're running the Contender and Premier/Pro division as two day events. This allows us to remove some of the rush and exhaustion that is typical of our packed schedule in these divisions. Additionally, it lets us focus more attention Saturday on the championships happening in other division, allowing us to celebrate and spectate those matches like they deserve.
With Sunday focused on Contender and Premier/Pro it makes streaming a better, more predictable experience. It hopefully means players are rested and able to perform at their top level and opens the door for more storylines, speculation, and smack talk.
This tournament will follow the official SRA rules which can be found here.
Event registration fees can be refunded as long as requests are made by September 27, 2021. To request a refund, contact tournaments@spikeball.com. If the event needs to be canceled due to COVID19, we will provide full refunds to all teams.
We will follow the situation closely and take the recommendations of local public health officials and the CDC. If the event needs to be canceled due to COVID19, we will provide full refunds to all teams. The structure and format may also be changed if necessary.
