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Divisions

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Open

Premier 5.0+

This is the top division. Players must qualify to be eligible to play.

For more information about Premier, visit tournaments.spikeball.com/pages/premier

Contender 4.5+

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.

  • In North America, Top 4 teams non-premier in Contender division at Challengers, top 6 non-premier teams at Majors, and top 8 non-premier teams at The Spikeball Championship.
  • In the EU, Top 8 non-premier teams teams in Contender division at Challengers. We recognize that there are fewer opportunites to earn premier in the EU and are therefore extending the placements that earn it.

*Played with the No Hit Zone*

Advanced 4.0

This division is for those teams that have refined skills but are not ready to compete to compete for Premier.

*Played with the No Hit Zone*

Intermediate 3.0

If you are newer or still honing your skills, this is the division for you. It is intended for people who want some competition, but are still developing their game.

Beginner 2.0

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 division is for you. It will be the only division with a "gentleman's serve" rule and the vibe will be a fun, relaxed environment.

High School / Youth

We are excited to dedicate a division to our young ballers! Players must be 18 or younger on the day of the event to participate in High School. Players must be 14 or younger on the day of the event to participate in Youth.

*Divisions offered may vary by event, All divisions must have at least 8 teams. If not, they may be combined, teams can be moved to another division or refunded.

Women's

Women's Advanced 4.0+

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. We will organize the women's division based on skill level and number of registrations in a way to get the most competitive and evenly matched games whether you're a pro or new to the scene.

Women's Intermediate 2.0-3.0

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. We will organize the women's division based on skill level and number of registrations in a way to get the most competitive and evenly matched games whether you're a pro or new to the scene.

*Divisions offered may vary by event, All divisions must have at least 8 teams. If not, they may be combined, teams can be moved to another division or refunded.

Mixed

Mixed Advanced 4.0+

Mixed (Coed) teams are able to compete in any Open divisions. At certain events, Mixed is also offered as a separate division.

Be ready for some fierce competition against some of the best players in Women's and Open!

Mixed Intermediate 2.0-3.0

Mixed (Coed) teams are able to compete in any Open divisions. At certain events, Mixed is also offered as a separate division.

This division is friendly for newer players not yet ready to take on the best of the best Mixed teams.

*Divisions offered may vary by event, All divisions must have at least 8 teams. If not, they may be combined, teams can be moved to another division or refunded.

Questions? Shoot us an email at tournaments@spikeball.com