Beach Volleyball Formats
785 Dive offers many formats to play beach volleyball as part of the Endless Summer campaign. Players can form a team and sign up for events or register as a Free Agent to join a team looking for a player.
Explore the different formats below and sign up for leagues and tournaments now!
Doubles
2 PLAYERS PER TEAM
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Your classic Olympic-style beach volleyball format. 2 vs 2, where both players cover the whole court, share all skills, and compete in a best-of-three rally-scoring match (21, 21, 15) with side switches to keep conditions fair.
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Each team consists of 1 male and 1 female player. Played on a men’s net height.
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Each team consists of 1 male and 1 female player. Played on a women’s net height, but men cannot block and can only attack from behind the bungee 10ft line.
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Players sign up individually and play with a randomized partner every round. Players keep track of sets won individually, and the player that wins the most sets at the end of the tournament is crowned King or Queen of the Beach! This is a great format to meet and play with new people.
Look for doubles tournaments on Friday nights, Saturday mornings, or Sunday mornings at 785 Dive!
Doubles leagues are scheduled on Monday & Wednesday nights from April - November.
4’s (Quads)
4 PLAYERS PER TEAM
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Beach volleyball 4’s is played with four players per team, giving each side more coverage and allowing for specialized roles like setters, hitters, and defensive players. It’s typically fast-paced and social, with rally scoring and a focus on teamwork, ball control, and strategic placement.
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Coed Quads usually consists of at least one female athlete per team and is played on a men’s net height.
Look for quads tournaments on Friday & Saturday nights at 785 Dive!
Quads leagues are scheduled Sunday - Thursday nights from April - November.
6’s
6 PLAYERS PER TEAM
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Beach volleyball 6’s is played with six players on each side, creating a fuller court where teamwork, communication, and structured positions matter more than individual coverage. It’s a fun, recreational format that feels similar to indoor volleyball but with the added challenge of moving and playing in the sand.
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Coed 6’s usually consists of three male and three female athletes per team and is played on a men’s net height.
Look for 6’s tournaments on Friday & Saturday nights at 785 Dive!
6’s leagues are scheduled Sunday - Thursday nights from April - November.