AVP Denver Open – Contender Event
July 4-7, 2025
This summer Colorado Beach Volleyball fans will witness Pro Beach Volleyball for the 4th year in a row, the AVP is back again this summer. Volleyball of the Rockies (VOTR) is excited to host the Denver Open Contender event at the Island Beach Volleyball Facility, 4th of July weekend
Where: The Island, 2233 S Geneva St, Denver, CO 80247
Schedule:
- Friday, July 4th:
- Qualifier Continues, 8am – 5pm
- Saturday, July 5th:
- Main Draw, 8am – 5pm
- Sunday, July 6th:
- Quarter Finals @ 9am, 10am
- Semi Finals @ 11 am, 12 am
- Finals @ 1pm, 2pm
All times tentative and subject to change
The Skinny: The AVP has re-tooled their tour into 6 events representing two tiers: $150K Heritage Events (3) and $60K Contender Events (3). Athletes at the Denver Open will be competing for prize money, points, pride and 2 auto berths in the $150K Manhattan Beach in August. Heritage events are limited to the best 12 teams and two teams from a qualifying tour event so punching a ticket with a Denver win is HUGE.
The Pros: The last 3 years we have seen Olympians in Denver like Phil Dalhausser, Alison Cerutti, Larissa Maestini and lots of tour favorites like Billy Allen, Kelley Kolinske, Geena Urango, Savvy Simo, Hagen Smith, plus many more. Who will be in Denver this year? You can check out the lineup on-line here.
The Qualifier: This year the qualifier has expanded from 1 day to 2 days, allowing more teams to compete for the dream of making an AVP Main Draw. Thursday and Friday will be dedicated to the up and comers. Come cheer on all Colorado's best as our local players compete against top teams from all around the county for a shot at the main draw.
The Main Draw: 24 teams per gender will compete in the Main Draw Saturday and Sunday. Come out and cheer on our Colorado Teams as well as the traveling pros.
Colorado Connections: Beach Bash Doubles was a qualifier for this event, placing one team in each gender for the July main draw. Congratulations to our local main draw athletes including: TBD
Follow Online: You can follow all your friends online at the Denver open on VolleyballLife. The main draw brackets post sometime Friday night. Here are links to drop you in:
Main Tournament Page: Click Here
Men’s Qualification Bracket: Click Here
Women’s Qualification Bracket: Click Here
Event Cost: Friday is Free! There will be a $10 entry fee on Saturday and Sunday. $10,000 of the gate will be donated to Volley4Charity. Volley4Charity has raised over $400K since Gary Patton and Sherri Frazer started the event. Cash will be appreciated and keep the check-in line moving! If you have not signed up for this year's fundraiser tournament, register and get in the game. www.volley4charity.com
Volunteer with AVP: The AVP needs ball shaggers, runners, etc. You can sign up to volunteer HERE.
Volunteer with Volley 4 Charity:
Parking: Island Main Lot is FREE if you carpool with 4+ and it is $10 if you are solo or a big spender. On Street parking is also available. Please respect our neighbor's private lots so you are not towed. Better yet, Uber/Lyft and enjoy the day with no worries.
Chairs and Tents. Seating is limited so please feel free to bring a camping chair or beach chair and perhaps an umbrella for shade. Please do not bring a tent!
VIP Seating: There will be a VIP tent or two adjacent center court for Saturday and Sunday action!
Food and Beverage: No outside Food, beverage, ice chests, etc are allowed at the venue, however full concessions are available. Water stations will be available if you bring an empty water bottle.
New for 2025!
2025 AVP Juniors Moutain Championships
Denver, CO
July 2-3, 2025
- 100% refund – requested by June 20.
- 75% refund – requested by June 27.
- 50% refund – requested by June 29.
- Register by June 27 to receive an AVP Juniors Tournament T-shirt.
- Teams registering June 28 or later will not receive a shirt.
- July 1: Beach Nation Clinic - more info here: https://volleyballlife.com/tournament/27926?tab=information
- July 2: Pool Play, all divisions.
- July 3: Playoffs, all divisions. All teams are guaranteed at least 1 match on Sunday.
- 18U: Athletes graduating in 2025 or later
- 17U: Athletes graduating in 2026 or later
- 16U: Athletes graduating in 2027 or later
- 15U: Athletes graduating in 2028 or later
- 14U: Athletes graduating in 2029 or later
- 13U: Athletes graduating in 2030 or later
- *Teams must be complete to be accepted. Incomplete teams will not be accepted into the Entry List.
- Players will be required to compete in their respective divisions at the time of the event (see Tournament Age Requirements above).
- For example, if you win a bid in 12U, but based on your high school graduation year, you’re now required to play 14U, your bid is still valid. You do not need to earn another bid in 14U. But you must compete in 14U at this event based on your grad year.
- Uniforms are not required. However, matching color bottoms and tops are encouraged!
- All athletes are REQUIRED to wear a top that covers your midsection when standing, and full coverage bottoms.
- Background Screening must be completed and cleared one week before the event start date.
- Active SILVER AVP Membership
- AVP America Coaching Pass to be completed one week before the event start date.
- Coaches MUST check in with AVP Staff at the event to receive coaching credentials for the event.
- Check-in: coaches will report to the AVP Staff tent (center court area) to check in and pick up credentials.
- Make sure you know the Coaching Rules that were included in the AVP America Coaching Pass.
- Wear your credentials! All coaches who are certified to coach at this event must have their credentials on to coach (wristband).
For questions please contact:
The Island/Volleyball of the Rockies
2233 S Geneva St, Denver CO 80247
(W) 303-745-2255
(F) 303-745-1937
