FREE THE SPIKE TOURNAMENT
Date: March 29th, 2025 @ 9:30am
Location: Art Dye Park, American Fork
IRF Rules Package A
SCHEDULE:
- 9:00-9:30AM: Check-in and warm-ups.
- 9:15-9:30: New players' clinic.
- 9:30AM: Announcements & round robin begins.
- 15-30 minute break.
- 11:30AM (approx.): Elimination bracket begins.
- All teams are guaranteed 2 bracket matches.
- Expect the full tournament to last between 4-6 hours.
DIVISIONS & COST:
Teams should sign up for the division that best fits your team skill level. This means players CAN play down a division with a lower skilled teammate. For a description of each division, click here.
- 4.5 Elite ($30/team)
- 4.0 Advanced ($30/team)
- 3.0 Recreational ($30/team)
- All prices increase $15 during the final week of sign-ups.
- Registration closes March 27th at midnight.
- $10 late registration fee after registration closes. Email info@utahroundnet.com to be added late.
DIRECTIONS
No-Risk Refund Policy: We will issue a full* refund up until registration closes. If you can no longer attend, please email info@utahroundnet.com to request a refund.
Volunteer & play for free! We never want money to get in the way of your spike game. We are always in need of some extra hands to set up & clean up at each tournament. Volunteer opportunities are first come first serve, so if you are interested please email info@utahroundnet.com right away and see how you can help.
*Refunds include our URA tournament fees. The minor additional fees from our tournament software are, unfortunately, non-refundable.
URA Open Tournament Details:
2025 URA Open Tournaments will feature new rulesets as determined by the International Roundnet Federation.
- March - April: Package A - 25' boundary, no same-hand toss, some pre-serve movement allowed.
- May: Package B - TBD' boundary, ball cannot land inside NHZ, 3.5' NHZ.
- June - July: Package C - TBD based on feedback from A & B.
- August - Sept: Package D - TBD based on feedback from A & B.
Pool Play Details:
- All divisions will have 5-6 teams in each pool, and play 1 game to 15, hard cap 21.
- If a pool must have 4 teams, teams will play 1 game to 21, hard cap 25.
Elimination Bracket Details:
- Bracket seeding will be determined by: 1. Losses (inverse), 2. Head-to-head record, 3. Point diff ratio.
- Winners' bracket matches will play best of 3 games to 21, no hard cap.
- Winners move on, losers move to a consolation bracket.
- Consolation bracket matches will play 1 game to 21, no hard cap.
Podium Prizes:
The top 3 teams in each division will receive a trophy, and the 1st place team in each division will also earn Utah Roundnet or Premier Spike t-shirts.
A tournament may have additional prizes based on sponsor donations.
Utah Roundnet Association Sponsors 🙏🏼
FAQ's
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What should I bring on game day?
- Dress for the weather, and be prepared for cold mornings and hot afternoons. Many players will have both long sleeve and short sleeve options to change into.
- Water bottle! We will have jugs of water, but do not provide bottles, so make sure to bring a bottle to refill.
- Footwear. Many people will be wearing cleats, others tennis shoes, and some prefer barefoot. The choice is yours, but be aware.
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How long will the tournament last?
- Open Tournaments should take between 3-5 hours.
- Major Tournaments (including Super Majors) should last between 5-8 hours, depending on how far your team makes it. However, Beginner and Intermediate divisions are expected to finish a little quicker, roughly 4-6 hours.
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Which division should I sign up for?
Each tournament will have various divisions based on the size of the tournament. Please be familiar with the 2023 USAR Player and Division Ratings that you can find at the link below. Please sign up for the division you and your teammate most accurately belong in to ensure teams are most competitive with each other.
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What if I need a refund?
We always want you to feel safe signing up for an event. So whether a teammate gets sick, a family emergency comes up, whatever it is; we offer full refunds up until registration closes. Email taylor@utahroundnet.com to request your refund.
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Can I volunteer for free registration?
If you can’t get enough spike, but are running low on funds, then volunteer in exchange for free registration! We always need a few extra hands to help set up and clean up. Volunteer opportunities are first come first serve, so if you are interested please email Taylor@utahroundnet.com right away and see how you can help.
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Military and First Responder Discounts
Please remember that we offer 25% off for all service men & women at our events! This includes all branches of the US Military and our local first responders. Please email Taylor@utahroundnet.com with a picture of your ID to get a personalized coupon code to use when signing up.
Divisions
Find a full description of USA Roundnet player ratings here.
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2.0 Beginners
If you are new to the sport and still learning some of the basics. Gentleman serving only. We will review all tournament rules for new players before we start.
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3.0 Intermediate
For less experienced teams that are looking to have a good time as they learn to polish their spike skills. We will review all tournament rules for the new players before we start.
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4.0 Advanced
For teams that are competitive but not ready for Elite. Typically you will see some small cut serves, drops and maybe a slow lefty serve.
Not suggested if this is your first tournament.
This division plays with the No-Hit-Zone.
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4.5 Elite
For those players that are moving up the ranks and have some real firepower. You're working on perfecting your cut, reverse, and lefty serves. You have multiple types of spikes and know how to read the defense to set and hit away from them.
There is no longer a requirement to "qualify" for the Elite division.
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5.0 Premier
For the best of the best roundnet players. There is no longer a requirement to be "Premier" qualified. If you feel you are ready for the 5.0 division, go ahead and sign up!
