Beach Program

Beach volleyball is one of the best ways to elevate your indoor game. With fewer players, athletes get more touches, develop skills faster, and sharpen fundamentals. This leads to better movement, ball control, and court awareness indoors. The added physical demand also builds strength and overall athleticism—making sand training an exceptional tool for players aiming to reach new heights.

FAQ 

• Where are practices and tournaments? 

All practices and tournaments will be at Bob Mayor Leonard Park. 301 Watt Rd, Farragut. There are 3 sand courts located on the left side of the park as you enter the parking lot.

• When does the season start, and when does it end? 

First practice is April 28. Practices will be every Tuesday and Friday, 6:00-8:00 pm. The last practice will be on June 30. 

• What is the cost for the CU Beach season? 

$380 per athlete for the season, April 28-June 30. 

Each tournament has a $25 entry fee 

• What is included in the season fees? 

All practice/training dates are included in the fees; each athlete will receive a CU Beach tank top. The tournament entry fees are not included in the fees. 

• Are there any other fees/ memberships required? 

Each athlete will need a USAV SRVA Beach membership. If you participated in the indoor club season with Club Unite, you will have already purchased this membership at the beginning of the season and will be valid through October 31. If you do not have a current SRVA membership, you will need to purchase one directly through the SRVA website. Click on the blue Join Today on the right. 

• Do I need to attend tournaments?

No—tournaments are optional and not included in beach fees, allowing families flexibility with summer schedules. Entry is $25 per athlete for those enrolled in the CU Beach season, or $30 per athlete for those not enrolled.

• Do I need a beach partner?

No—partners are not required. You can register with one or be paired by directors.

• Do I need to attend all practices?

Regular attendance is important for development, but we understand summer schedules may cause absences. Please communicate any conflicts in advance so we can plan accordingly. No discounts or refunds are given for missed practices.

• Will practice be canceled due to the weather?

Tennessee weather can be unpredictable, so we monitor conditions closely and make decisions as timely as possible. Our goal is to avoid cancellations, but when necessary, we will communicate quickly. The fastest updates will be posted on Instagram (@clubunitevolleyball), so please follow us. We will also send an email, though Instagram will be the quickest. If a practice is canceled, we will aim to schedule a make-up on a Sunday afternoon/evening.

• What do I need for the season? 

The following items are helpful: Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat/visor, a beach towel, and plenty of water.

• How is outdoor different than indoor?
• 2 players per team
• Smaller court
• No coaching during play (timeouts only); parents/fans may not coach or yell “in” or “out.”
• A block counts as a contact
• Games to 21, switching sides every 7 points