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August 21st
Roma Sports Club
Frankfort, IL

Saturday 8/21 ONLY
  • Advanced
  • Women's Advanced
  • Women's Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • High School
  • Youth
  • Beginners
Saturday & Sun (Semis/Finals)
  • Pro
  • Premier
  • Contender

 

Divisions

*All divisions must have at least 8 teams. If not, teams can be moved to another division or refunded.
Schedules below are an estimate and subject to change.*

Premier/Pro

This is the top division - players must qualify to be eligible to play!

  • Pools of 4 or 5
  • Best of 3 matches
  • Top 2 of each pool moves into the Pro Bracket
  • Teams not qualifying for Pro Bracket will play out the Premier bracket
  • More information on Premier/Pro here!
Saturday
9:00am - 1:00pm: Pool Play
2:30pm: First Round of Bracket
4:00pm: Second Round of Bracket (if needed)
Sunday
9:00am: Semis
11:00am: Premier Finals & 3rd Place
11:30am: Pro 3rd Place
12:30pm: Pro Finals

Contender

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.

  • Pools of 4 or 5
  • Best of 3 matches
  • Top 4 in Contender earn Premier
    • Cannot earn Premier with a Premier player
  • Playing with No Hit Zone
  • More information on Contender here!

Saturday
9:00am - 12:30pm: Pool Play

1:30pm: Round of 32
3:00pm: Round of 16
4:30pm: Round of 8
Sunday
9:00am: Semis

11:00am: Finals

Advanced

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.

  • Pools of 6-8
  • 1 game to 15 0r 21
  • Seeded in single elimination bracket
  • All teams get at least one round of consolation bracket
  • Does NOT play with NO HIT ZONE

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's Advanced

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 - 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

Intermediate

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.

    • Pools of 6-8
    • 1 game to 15 0r 21
    • Seeded in single elimination bracket
    • All teams get at least one round of consolation bracket
    • Does NOT play with NO HIT ZONE

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's Intermediate

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 - 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

High School

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.

    • Pools of 6-8
    • 1 game to 15 0r 21
    • Seeded in single elimination bracket
    • All teams get at least one round of consolation bracket
    • Does NOT play with NO HIT ZONE

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

Youth

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.

    • Pools of 6-8
    • 1 game to 15 0r 21
    • Seeded in single elimination bracket
    • All teams get at least one round of consolation bracket
    • Does NOT play with NO HIT ZONE

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

Beginner

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.

    • Pools of 6-8
    • 1 game to 15 0r 21
    • Seeded in single elimination bracket
    • All teams get at least one round of consolation bracket
    • Does NOT play with NO HIT ZONE

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

Weekend Schedule

Saturday

Saturday, August 21st: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Roma Sports Center
9115 Roma Ct.
Frankfort, IL 60423
 

All teams will arrive at 8:00am, announcements at 8:30am, and game play starts at 9:00am. The day will start with round robin pool play to seed teams in a single elimination bracket.

 

Sunday

Sunday, August 22nd: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Roma Sports Center
9115 Roma Ct.
Frankfort, IL 60423
 
Championship Day!
The top teams in Contender, Premier & Pro will fight for a podium spot. Come back out and watch top roundnet with the best community around!
 

Registration

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.

How to get here?

 

 

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport - 5o miles
 
Chicago Midway International Airport - 28 miles

Where to stay?

COMING SOON!

COVID-19 Precautions

  • Temperature checks on arrival.
  • Confirm no symptoms/exposure.
  • Masks required when not in play (provided if needed).
  • Fwango App to report individual scores and not congregate in groups.
  • Avoid high fives, fist bumps, or any other contact between teams as much as possible.
  • Sanitizer available and recommend use between games.
  • Individual water/snacks with multiple stations.
  • Groups stay in own pods 6 feet from others when not in play.

FAQs

Can anyone participate?

Yes, all ages and skill levels are welcome!

Can I play in multiple divisions? 

Due to the format of the tournament, you may only play in one division.
 

Why is the event over multiple days?

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.

What are the rules? 

This tournament will follow the official SRA rules which can be found here.

What is the refund policy?

Event registration fees can be refunded as long as requests are made by May 17th, 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.

Will COVID19 affect this tournament?

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.

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Contact/Questions

Interested in working at a Spikeball tournament? Have questions? Just wanna chat?
We're here for you. Reach us at tournaments@spikeball.com.