BEACH FAQ'S

Do I need a partner to participate in FPVC Beach?

YES. We now require athletes to tryout in pairs to make sure everyone has someone to play with. HOWEVER, partners are not permanent! They can change every practice and tournament if they wish.

Do I have to have volleyball experience?

Yes. We do require that our athletes have some volleyball foundation with at least a year of club experience.

Do I have to have experience playing beach volleyball?

Absolutely not! We love teaching new beach athletes about the sport!

Are boys allowed?

Yes boys can play

What should I wear to practice?

Athletic wear (shorts/spandex/athletic bottoms with shirt/tank top/sports bra) should be worn. No kneepads or shoes are needed. Sand socks are recommended because the sand can get hot.

Am I required to play in tournaments?

We do expect everyone to play in at least one tournament during the beach season.Our Pismo Travel tournament is optional.

Can anyone play in the Pismo Travel Tournament?

Anyone can play; HOWEVER it is a national qualifier with some of the best beach teams in the state. We recommend getting comfortable at the local SVBA tournaments before registering for this tournament.

Does FPVC register me for beach tournaments?

Unlike in indoor, FPVC plays no role in tournament registration. It is up to the individual athlete to register for tournaments.

How do I register for tournaments?

Visit our 2026 Tournaments Page found on the main beach page. Links for every tournament organization can be found on there.

What do I need to know for tournaments?

Visit the bottom of our 2026 Tournaments Page for a more expensive detail. But here are the need to knows!

NO COACHING OR SCORE COMMENTS ARE ALLOWED BY COACHES OR PARENTS DURING PLAY. We teach the kids to advocate for themselves :)
1 game to 21 most of the time
Tournaments are pool play followed by bracket play
Bring shade and light food that can also hydrate like watermelon

Is there coaching at every tournament?

For the out of area/travel tournaments, we guarantee coaching. For local tournaments, it is not guaranteed but we try to have at least 1 coach at every tournament. We have a google form on our 2025 tournaments page so we can keep track of where athletes are playing each week. Please fill out that form each weekend you play to keep us in the loop.