The weekend structure - how the fun works
Three consecutive days of Mexico beach bliss:
DAY 1 - Friday, Nov 3- open nets for Welcome Play Friday
DAY 2 - Saturday, Nov 4 - The Main Event Tournament
DAY 3 - Sunday, Nov 5 - Free Play on the Beach Day for tournament players
Three consecutive days of Mexico beach bliss:
DAY 1 - Friday, Nov 3- open nets for Welcome Play Friday
DAY 2 - Saturday, Nov 4 - The Main Event Tournament
DAY 3 - Sunday, Nov 5 - Free Play on the Beach Day for tournament players
Tournament structure
- $240 team registration
- 4 player, Coed teams (one female minimum needed)
(Rec/C teams may have up to 6 players on the sand at a time - 2 females needed for 6 player teams)
All levels are welcome!
We offer 3 flights.
Each flight splits into Gold & Silver brackets for the playoffs (*with at least 14 teams).
- Big Kahunas A & BB level
- Little Kahunas B level
- Fun Kahunas C & Recreational level
- Tourney runs from 8:30 am to before sunset.
- 5 pool play games for all
- Pool play games are timed 15 minutes, or when one team reached 21 - whichever comes first.
- Pool play games must start PROMPTLY on the director's timed call, whether full teams are on the court or not.
- Pool play is followed by double elimination playoffs where teams are only out after 2 losses.
- Teams are seeded for the playoff bracket first by their win-loss record, then by +/- point differential to break ties.
- There is an at least 45-60 minute lunch break between pool play and playoffs.
- Playoff games are NOT timed. Playoff games are to 21, win by 2, cap at 23. (No cap from quarter finals on).
- $240 team registration
- 4 player, Coed teams (one female minimum needed)
(Rec/C teams may have up to 6 players on the sand at a time - 2 females needed for 6 player teams)
All levels are welcome!
We offer 3 flights.
Each flight splits into Gold & Silver brackets for the playoffs (*with at least 14 teams).
- Big Kahunas A & BB level
- Little Kahunas B level
- Fun Kahunas C & Recreational level
- Tourney runs from 8:30 am to before sunset.
- 5 pool play games for all
- Pool play games are timed 15 minutes, or when one team reached 21 - whichever comes first.
- Pool play games must start PROMPTLY on the director's timed call, whether full teams are on the court or not.
- Pool play is followed by double elimination playoffs where teams are only out after 2 losses.
- Teams are seeded for the playoff bracket first by their win-loss record, then by +/- point differential to break ties.
- There is an at least 45-60 minute lunch break between pool play and playoffs.
- Playoff games are NOT timed. Playoff games are to 21, win by 2, cap at 23. (No cap from quarter finals on).
Some FAQs
Q: Are all girl teams allowed?
A: Are you kidding? Hell yes! They're fan favorites!
Q: Can we have more than 4 players on a team?
A: You may have up to 5 players on your Big or Little Kahuna roster.
Fun Kahuna teams may have up to 7 players.
Just be sure to understand: ALL of your players must play every game, an must rotate in on the serve, equally.
(Exception for females if you have just one)
Teams may not use players as a spare tire, No tag teaming fresh legs for a tired teammate.
Teams may not use some players one game and others in a different game;
we must show all of your opponents the same version of your team.
- Teams rock/paper/scissors for serve or receive choice each game.
- Teams switch net sides ONCE when one team reaches 11 points
- A block does NOT count as a touch (Block + 3 touches)
RULES
for Big Kahuna & Little Kahuna flights
- Full clean rules of sand play are observed - no lifts, carries, throws or double contacts.
- SETS ARE CALLED CLEAN - no spinning double contact chowder
- Rec rules and Rec level ball handling habits do NOT fly in Little Kahuna flight, be aware what this means.
PLAYERS PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS CLEARLY: TEAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING AND ABIDING BY THE RULES OF CLEAN INTERMEDIATE PLAY.
Please respect the game, do not wander into an intermediate division and expect to play by Recreational ball handling rules.
*We are here to answer all of your questions about rules with respect and friendliness - reach out anytime.
Please read below and ask us (480-620-3935) if you have any doubts.
INTERMEDIATE (Big & Little Kahuna flight) RULES
- Ball must be contacted crisp and rebound off of hand when struck - no sticky finger directs/pushes (aka throws).
- No open finger dinks/pushes allowed (common in indoor).
- Serves may not be received with two open fingered hands (aka "set") (also common in indoor).
- Two rigid hands are OK for serve receives (as long as it is not a double contact foul)
- Attacking the serve is a foul (an attack is breaking the horizontal plane of the top of the net to spike or block the serve back).
- ANY net contact at all is a foul and point for the opponent.
- Contact with an opponent under the net that impedes or threatens their play is a foul and point for them.
- Passing or defense with two open hands IS FINE, as long as it is clean and not a double contact
(commonly judged by spin).
*Contrary to some sand myths, open hands defense/passing/shooting is perfectly legal - it just needs to not be a double contact.
- A hard driven ball (spiked with velocity) may be momentarily lifted or double contacted without penalty.
- Shooting attack the ball (intentionally shoot setting the ball over the net) is permissible if done cleanly:
not a double contact (spinning) and shoulders are square to the trajectory of the ball.
Recreational/C (Fun Kahuna flight) RULES
We do not call most ball handling fouls for Rec/C - double contact, lifts, carries, open hand dinks and light throws upward.
- ANY net contact and ANY under the net opponent contact is a FOUL - play stops and point for opponent.
This is imperative and for safety.
- Attacking the serve is a foul (blocking or spiking the serve back)
- "Throwing" (using fingers to direct or push the ball) is permissible when passing or over the net in an UPward arc.
But a ball may not be "thrown" or sticky fingers pushed down for a point.
A point is NOT awarded, play is redone.
Teams may rotate players on the serve but it is not required
Spiking is permissible - but we ask that aggressive, hard spiking is kept to a minimum and used with discretion - please back off if you are facing a more humble opponent, and gauge your level of attack according to your opponent's abilities.
In other words - don't be douchebags.
Q: Are all girl teams allowed?
A: Are you kidding? Hell yes! They're fan favorites!
Q: Can we have more than 4 players on a team?
A: You may have up to 5 players on your Big or Little Kahuna roster.
Fun Kahuna teams may have up to 7 players.
Just be sure to understand: ALL of your players must play every game, an must rotate in on the serve, equally.
(Exception for females if you have just one)
Teams may not use players as a spare tire, No tag teaming fresh legs for a tired teammate.
Teams may not use some players one game and others in a different game;
we must show all of your opponents the same version of your team.
- Teams rock/paper/scissors for serve or receive choice each game.
- Teams switch net sides ONCE when one team reaches 11 points
- A block does NOT count as a touch (Block + 3 touches)
RULES
for Big Kahuna & Little Kahuna flights
- Full clean rules of sand play are observed - no lifts, carries, throws or double contacts.
- SETS ARE CALLED CLEAN - no spinning double contact chowder
- Rec rules and Rec level ball handling habits do NOT fly in Little Kahuna flight, be aware what this means.
PLAYERS PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS CLEARLY: TEAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING AND ABIDING BY THE RULES OF CLEAN INTERMEDIATE PLAY.
Please respect the game, do not wander into an intermediate division and expect to play by Recreational ball handling rules.
*We are here to answer all of your questions about rules with respect and friendliness - reach out anytime.
Please read below and ask us (480-620-3935) if you have any doubts.
INTERMEDIATE (Big & Little Kahuna flight) RULES
- Ball must be contacted crisp and rebound off of hand when struck - no sticky finger directs/pushes (aka throws).
- No open finger dinks/pushes allowed (common in indoor).
- Serves may not be received with two open fingered hands (aka "set") (also common in indoor).
- Two rigid hands are OK for serve receives (as long as it is not a double contact foul)
- Attacking the serve is a foul (an attack is breaking the horizontal plane of the top of the net to spike or block the serve back).
- ANY net contact at all is a foul and point for the opponent.
- Contact with an opponent under the net that impedes or threatens their play is a foul and point for them.
- Passing or defense with two open hands IS FINE, as long as it is clean and not a double contact
(commonly judged by spin).
*Contrary to some sand myths, open hands defense/passing/shooting is perfectly legal - it just needs to not be a double contact.
- A hard driven ball (spiked with velocity) may be momentarily lifted or double contacted without penalty.
- Shooting attack the ball (intentionally shoot setting the ball over the net) is permissible if done cleanly:
not a double contact (spinning) and shoulders are square to the trajectory of the ball.
Recreational/C (Fun Kahuna flight) RULES
We do not call most ball handling fouls for Rec/C - double contact, lifts, carries, open hand dinks and light throws upward.
- ANY net contact and ANY under the net opponent contact is a FOUL - play stops and point for opponent.
This is imperative and for safety.
- Attacking the serve is a foul (blocking or spiking the serve back)
- "Throwing" (using fingers to direct or push the ball) is permissible when passing or over the net in an UPward arc.
But a ball may not be "thrown" or sticky fingers pushed down for a point.
A point is NOT awarded, play is redone.
Teams may rotate players on the serve but it is not required
Spiking is permissible - but we ask that aggressive, hard spiking is kept to a minimum and used with discretion - please back off if you are facing a more humble opponent, and gauge your level of attack according to your opponent's abilities.
In other words - don't be douchebags.
More rules for Big and Little Kahuna flights
- Hand sets are not judged or called in the Fun Kahuna flight
Prizes
1st place teams win:
4 x Funkalicious Rocky Point champion's long sleeve shirts or hoodies
4 x new Wilson OPTX beach volleyballs
(another prize tbd)
A bottle of premium Don Julio tequila to share as your trophy
A case of Dos XX beer for celebrating
2nd place teams win:
4 x Funkalicious Rocky Point finalists shirts
4 x Thermoflasks
(another prize tbd)
A bottle of premium Don Julio tequila to share
A case of Dos XX beer for celebrating
3rd place prizes are awarded to Gold or Silver flights with at least 16 teams in them
Prizes are handed out at the main tent to each team as they finish and come in for their team photo and Bye Bye Beverage.
1st place teams win:
4 x Funkalicious Rocky Point champion's long sleeve shirts or hoodies
4 x new Wilson OPTX beach volleyballs
(another prize tbd)
A bottle of premium Don Julio tequila to share as your trophy
A case of Dos XX beer for celebrating
2nd place teams win:
4 x Funkalicious Rocky Point finalists shirts
4 x Thermoflasks
(another prize tbd)
A bottle of premium Don Julio tequila to share
A case of Dos XX beer for celebrating
3rd place prizes are awarded to Gold or Silver flights with at least 16 teams in them
Prizes are handed out at the main tent to each team as they finish and come in for their team photo and Bye Bye Beverage.
The Bye Bye Beverage (sweet!)
This groovy little custom has become a favorite part of the tournament day experience.
We mix up 20 gallons of different magic elixir each time of a tasty, strong, adult beverage.
Every player gets their complimentary 16 oz solo cup of bliss when they come in for their team photo to put a period on the tourney, soothe losing feelings and close the day out with a team "salud!", as the sun goes down over the sea.
This groovy little custom has become a favorite part of the tournament day experience.
We mix up 20 gallons of different magic elixir each time of a tasty, strong, adult beverage.
Every player gets their complimentary 16 oz solo cup of bliss when they come in for their team photo to put a period on the tourney, soothe losing feelings and close the day out with a team "salud!", as the sun goes down over the sea.
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FOOD
Every condo has full sized & equipped kitchens. Stoves & ovens, microwaves, full size refrigerators. Citron restaurant is also on site in Phase 2. The pool bar also serves food. And Saturday features these special adds: - Breakfast burrito bar at the beach entrance Saturday morning - Taco stands all tournament long at beach entrance ICE Although there is a small store over in Phase I, we recommend buying a good supply of ice at a convenience mart on your way in through the town. |
Then keep the happy flowing after the tournament!
Clean up and join the good vibrations at the Funkalicious Saturday night after tourney party at our
most excellent partner spot - Wrecked at The Reef.
Wrecked is a left turn out of Las Palomas and a quick 3.1 mile hop to the jetty at the end of "resort row" past the other condo resorts.
Wrecked is a BIG place. Lots of inside seating, with a killer house band that gets everyone's booty shaking.
Outdoors is a huge, three level sand and deck area with lots of seating and fresh evening sea breezes caressing as you get your buzz on, chill and enjoy the company.
most excellent partner spot - Wrecked at The Reef.
Wrecked is a left turn out of Las Palomas and a quick 3.1 mile hop to the jetty at the end of "resort row" past the other condo resorts.
Wrecked is a BIG place. Lots of inside seating, with a killer house band that gets everyone's booty shaking.
Outdoors is a huge, three level sand and deck area with lots of seating and fresh evening sea breezes caressing as you get your buzz on, chill and enjoy the company.
Sunday is day 3 of the weekend treat!
The Funk nets are open to Tournament Players with an official tattoo for free play all day.
We keep 6-8 nets up so there's no waiting. (4s only please - no 2s play - out of courtesy to all).
Pick up play on an actual beach - does it get better?
4s, Ace and beach bliss until the sun sets on the spring edition.
The Funk nets are open to Tournament Players with an official tattoo for free play all day.
We keep 6-8 nets up so there's no waiting. (4s only please - no 2s play - out of courtesy to all).
Pick up play on an actual beach - does it get better?
4s, Ace and beach bliss until the sun sets on the spring edition.
