The USA National Beach Tour Championships is set to take place on Siesta Key, Florida from July 19-24. This highly anticipated event will showcase over 400 boys’ and girls’ teams from all over the country, with participants ranging in age from 10 to 18.
The road to the USA National Beach Tour Championships begins in February with a series of qualification events. The top four pairs in each division from Beach National Qualifiers (BNQ) and a select number of bid winners from the Beach Regional Qualifiers (BRQ) will secure their spots in the national championships. BNQ winners will earn bids to the National Open Division, while designated BRQ events in each region will earn Regional Division bids.
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The competition will be divided into different age groups and genders. The 12U and 16U age groups will compete from July 19-21, with titles up for grabs in the National Open, Region, and Patriot Divisions. The 14U and 18U age groups will take the stage from July 22-24, competing for Open, Region, and Patriot Division titles.
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To qualify for the championships, each team must have at least one player who has earned a bid in the National Open or Regional Division. However, a Patriot Division has also been established to allow participants who have not earned a bid to compete at the national level.
Siesta Key previously hosted the 2017 USA Junior Beach Tour Championships, which has now transformed into the USA National Beach Tour. The success of last year’s event, despite various weather-related challenges, has led to Siesta Key being chosen as the host once again.
“We are honored to bring this event back to Siesta Key,” said Mark Paaluhi, USA Volleyball Manager of Beach Events. “Siesta Key is renowned for its breathtaking beaches and provides an amazing backdrop for beach volleyball. We are excited to welcome nearly 450 beach pairs from across the country to this spectacular location.”
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Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley expressed her enthusiasm for hosting the event again, stating, “We are excited to have the USA National Beach Tour Championships return to Siesta Key Beach in 2018. The 2017 Championships were a great success, and we are looking forward to hosting the athletes and their families once again this July.”
Stay tuned for the announcement of the site and dates for the adults’ USA National Beach Tour Championships, which will be revealed in the coming weeks.
FAQs
Q: What is the USA National Beach Tour Championships?
A: The USA National Beach Tour Championships is a prestigious event that brings together over 400 boys’ and girls’ teams from across the country to compete in beach volleyball. Participants range in age from 10 to 18.
Q: How do teams qualify for the championships?
A: Teams can qualify for the championships through Beach National Qualifiers (BNQ) and Beach Regional Qualifiers (BRQ). The top four pairs in each division from BNQ and a select number of bid winners from BRQ secure their spots in the national championships.
Q: What age groups will be competing at the championships?
A: The championships will feature different age groups, including 12U, 16U, 14U, and 18U, for both boys and girls.
Q: What divisions are available for teams to compete in?
A: Teams have the opportunity to compete in the National Open, Region, and Patriot Divisions, depending on their qualification status.
Q: Where will the championships be held?
A: The championships will be hosted in Siesta Key, Florida, renowned for its beautiful beaches and ideal beach volleyball conditions.
Summary
The USA National Beach Tour Championships is coming to Siesta Key, Florida from July 19-24. Over 400 boys’ and girls’ teams will gather to compete in various age groups, showcasing their skills in beach volleyball. Teams qualify for the championships through a series of qualification events, with the top contenders earning spots in the National Open, Regional, and Patriot Divisions. Siesta Key, known for its stunning beaches, hosted the successful 2017 Junior Beach Tour Championships and has been chosen as the host once again. Stay tuned for more information on the adults’ championships, coming soon. Don’t miss out on this exciting event and experience the thrill of beach volleyball at its finest. Visit our website for more details.
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