About our tournaments

Dive into our year-round calendar of exhilarating tournaments designed for all skill levels.

From the competitive, UKBT-ranking Cardiff Summer Series, to the fun, skill-building Cardiff Club Series, we've got your weekends covered.

Enjoy full days of action-packed games.
​Secure your spot now and make this summer unforgettable!
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our 2025 summer schedule

April

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26th April

3* Fireball Southwest series

Round 1
​Men & Women Categories
​UKBT Membership Required
Sign up through the Fireball website
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27th April

 Fireball southwest series

Round 1
Mixed Gender
No UKBT Membership Required
​Sign up through Fireball website
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may

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10th May

Cardiff club series

Open to all levels
​No UKBT Membership Required
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17-18th May

4* fireball cardiff open

Men & Women Categories
​UKBT Membership Required
​Sign up through Fireball website​
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24th May

3* Cardiff Summer series

​Round 2
​Men & Women Categories
​UKBT Membership Required​
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31st May

1* cardiff summer series

Round 2
Mixed Gender
​UKBT Membership Required

june

7-8th June

club championships

Bournemouth (Away location)
Men, Women & Mixed Categories
​Representing Cardiff Beach Volleyball Club
​UKBT Membership Required
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21st June

2* Cardiff summer series

Round 3
Men & Women Categories
​UKBT Membership Required
22nd June

1* Cardiff summer series

Round 3
Mixed Gender
​UKBT Membership Required​

july

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5th July

Cardiff club series

Open to all levels
​No UKBT Membership Required
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19th July

3* Cardiff summer series

Round 4
Men & Women Categories
​UKBT Membership Required
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20th July

1* Cardiff summer series

Round 4
Mixed Gender
​UKBT Membership Required​

august

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9th & 10th August

3* Welsh open

Men & Women Categories
​UKBT Membership Required
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30th August

3* Cardiff summer series

Round 5
Men & Women Categories
​UKBT Membership Required
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31st August

1* Cardiff summer series

Round 5
Mixed Gender
​UKBT Membership Required​
2nd -3rd August

Inter Regional & Nations U18-u21
Junior Tournament 

september

13th September

3* Cardiff summer series
finals

Men & Women Categories
​UKBT Membership Required
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14th September

1* Cardiff summer series
finals

Mixed Gender
​UKBT Membership Required
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27th September

Cardiff Club series

Open to all levels
​No UKBT Membership Required

What does the *star* rating mean?

All *star* rated tournaments are affiliated with the UK Beach Tour (UKBT), which is the United Kingdom's national competition for beach volleyball players. You must have a UKBT membership to sign up to these. Your national ranking is based on how well you perform. The UKBT star rating indicates the difficulty of the tournament: 

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1 STAR
(ADULT PLAY)

Local events for beginner and improver level players. Single gender and mixed pairs.

**

2 STAR
(ADULT PLAY)

Local events for improver and intermediate level players. Single gender and mixed events.

***

3 STAR
(ADULT PLAY)
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Local events for intermediate and advanced level players. Single gender events only

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4 STAR
(OPENS)

Regional events for the UK's advanced and elite level players.  Single gender events only. 

*****

5 STAR
(GRAND SLAMS)

Showcase events in high footfall locations for the UK's elite players. Single gender events only.

Our tournament types

Cardiff Summer Series
  • Affiliated with UKBT, membership needed in order to enter
  • Range of star-rated tournaments for different levels
  • Designed for more competitive players of all abilities
Cardiff Club Series
  • No UKBT membership needed
  • Independent tournaments that are easy to sign up and play
  • Designed for all abilities but for more casual play
Junior Tournaments
  • Tournaments open to junior players such as under-18s
Fireball Tournaments
  • We lend our courts to our friends at Fireball who run the occasional tournament in Cardiff
  • ​More info on the Fireball website
Other Tournaments
  • One-off tournaments in different formats or locations
  • Such as Club Championships where our members represent Cardiff in Bournemouth

What should I bring on the day?

  • Welsh weather loves to surprise! Pack for all conditions including: SPF, sunglasses, warm layers and rain protection.​
  • We recommend avoiding white or light clothing because although our sand is great for jumping, it can sometimes stain.
  • We have free drinking water and snacks and drinks for sale, but please bring your refillable water bottle and extra food to stay fuelled.
  • Spectators are welcome! Enjoy ample seating and park access, so bring your friends and family down.
  • If you've got some down time between games then feel free to take some snaps for social media and tag us @CardiffBeachVolleyball on Instagram!​
  • Most importantly, bring your positive spirit! While competition can heat up, we're here for fun and fairness. 
  • If you need anything,​ our team is ready to help!
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