2015 Competitions & Divisions

February 28 & March 1, 2015
Men's & Women's Doubles
The Pro Am Open combines the talents of professional beach volleyball players and the enthusiasm of dedicated amateurs. This event draws professionals from all over the world.
All Professional and/or National Team ability level players are requested to participate in the raffle drawing allowing amateur players an opportunity to play with a "Pro" (exemptions are available and will be considered on a case by case basis determined by playing history)
Professional and/or National Teams players cannot enter the Open with their partner or another person of the same ability level (exemptions are available and will be considered on a case by case basis determined by playing history)
The OPTIONAL privilege of playing with a "Pro" is earned by raffle ticket at an additional cost
Must be 18 years old or have parent/guardian permission to participate
One day pool play
One day 16-team double elimination
Standard FIVB 2-person beach volleyball rules apply

UPDATE: SUNDAY, March 15, 2015 (Guam & Saipan)
4-person Co-Ed
17U and 13U Divisions
Half day pool play (morning)
Maximum five (5) players per team
One opposite gender on the court at all times
Generally, standard FIVB 2-person beach volleyball rules apply with the following reward program

The reward program provides a team that scores a point with an extra point if they display the proper volleyball skills of bump, handset and overhead kill
In the 13U division kids attempting over hand services get a second chance if they do not make it.
All players must serve and the serve MUST rotate

NOTE: This is a fundraiser and all proceeds after expenses go to the hosting federation (NMI or Guam) respectively.

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION