#4 Penticton June 29 – June 30 ($2,500)

Tournament Size

• All tournaments will be capped at 24 teams. This will be based on participation points (See Tournament Format below).
• If there are more than the maximum* number of teams registered, the teams with the lowest participation points will be bumped into the corresponding amateur tournament.
• You would be notified of this on Monday afternoon after the 12:00pm (noon) registration deadline. You would receive a partial refund for the difference in price as pro tournaments cost more than amateur tournaments.

Partner Changes

• Partners can be changed until the Monday 12:00pm (noon) registration deadline. To change your partner, update your team name online.
• After the tournament deadline, it will cost $25.00 to change your partner and an email must be sent to [email protected] to request a partner switch with the following information:
  • Reason for switch
  • Original partner name (first & last)
  • New partner name (first & last)

Tournament Format

• 2 Star events will consist of AAA & AA divisions and 1 Star events will consist of A & B divisions.
• Placement into each division (AAA or AA / A or B) will be based on participation points. Once in a division, teams will be re-ranked based on average finish. Participation points are as follows:
  • AAA (1st-16th) 16
  • AA (17th & lower) 8
  • A (1st-16th) 4
  • B (17th & lower) 2
• Please note that AAA players are not permitted to participate in Amateur Series events, no matter who their partner is.

Seeding/Ranking

• Once in a division, teams will be re-seeded based on the following criteria:
  • Total ranking points (average finishes) from the last year (2018) and the current year (2019). In the case of a tie, more weight will be placed on the most recent event.
  • Subjective seeding (Volleyball BC Players Committee). Volleyball BC reserves the right to make final decisions on seeding.

Wildcard Process

• Teams can apply for a wildcard berth. Wildcard applications will be accepted and approved throughout the tournament registration process, up until the Monday 12:00pm (noon) deadline.
• Please email your wildcard application to [email protected]  with the following information:
  • Reason for wildcard application
  • Beach volleyball experience (both partners)
  • Indoor volleyball experience (both partners)
• The VBC Player’s Committee will discuss all applications and approve deserving Wild Cards as needed.

Withdrawal Policy

• Teams may withdraw prior to the Monday 12:00pm (noon) registration deadline minus a $25.00 admin fee. Notification of a cancellation must be sent to [email protected]  with the following information:
  • Name of both teammates (first & last)
  • Tournament Date
  • Name for the refund cheque & mailing address
• If a team requests a refund because they were bumped to an amateur event, they will not be charged the admin fee.

Cash Prizing

• Prizing by division (Men’s and Women’s)
  • 1st place – $720
  • 2nd place – $360
  • 3rd place – $170

2018 Penticton Pro Results.

2017 Penticton Pro Results.

2016 Kelowna Pro Results

2015 Women’s Results

2015 Men’s Results

2016 Kelowna Pro Women’s Finals

2016 Kelowna Pro Men’s Finals