How to Plan a Volleyball Tournament

Volleyball is a popular recreational sport. Many cities and regions have sports centers devoted to volleyball leagues and target older demographics. Putting on a volleyball tournament is a fun way to publicize a cause, conduct a fund-raising drive, or get friends together for a good time. Volleyball is a good sport for mixed gender teams because there is no physical contact between teams.

Things You'll Need

  • Registration forms Volunteers
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Instructions

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      Choose whether you want your volleyball tournament to be played on hardwood or sand. Sandy surfaces are safer than hardwood floors and tend to be more popular, but are harder to find.

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      Find a location and ask the owner for permission to host a tournament. You may have to work around other scheduled events and give a portion of your profits to the owner.

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      Develop a tournament name and entry rules. Determine an entry fee for each team and determine your costs. Keep costs lower than what you expect to make from the tournament.

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      Create advertising targeted to the groups of people you are seeking. Be creative. Even small tournaments can reach many people through word-of-mouth, fliers and invitations through on-line social media.

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      Offer early registration to gauge how many teams might play. Make forms available on line or at the tournament site.

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      Hire referees or find volunteer officials.You will also need people for such tasks as running registration or working at the concession stand.

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      Determine prizes for the winning teams, whether ribbons, trophies, or prizes of monetary value.