The UK Beach Tour (UKBT) is the United Kingdom's national competition for beach volleyball players, coordinated in partnership with Volleyball England, [1] Scottish Volleyball, [2] and the Northern Irish Volleyball Federation. [3] It was started in 2018 by Commonwealth Games Team England player Jake Shaef, [4] [5] and now delivers dozens of beach volleyball events annually at venues around the UK, catering for all levels of ability, from entry level to elite.
A Junior Tour was introduced in 2021, though experienced juniors can also play in adult events. The tournaments are organised by individuals and clubs, in line with UKBT guidance. [6] [7] Participant players are awarded points based on their ranking in UK and international tournaments, and these are coordinated into a national ranking system. [8]
As well as Volleyball England, UKBT has partnerships with its ball sponsor, Wilson, and the disability charity My AFK. [9]
The following UKBT event structure is detailed in the UKBT Handbook: [6]
The UK Beach Tour (UKBT) is the United Kingdom's national competition for beach volleyball players, coordinated in partnership with Volleyball England, [1] Scottish Volleyball, [2] and the Northern Irish Volleyball Federation. [3] It was started in 2018 by Commonwealth Games Team England player Jake Shaef, [4] [5] and now delivers dozens of beach volleyball events annually at venues around the UK, catering for all levels of ability, from entry level to elite.
A Junior Tour was introduced in 2021, though experienced juniors can also play in adult events. The tournaments are organised by individuals and clubs, in line with UKBT guidance. [6] [7] Participant players are awarded points based on their ranking in UK and international tournaments, and these are coordinated into a national ranking system. [8]
As well as Volleyball England, UKBT has partnerships with its ball sponsor, Wilson, and the disability charity My AFK. [9]
The following UKBT event structure is detailed in the UKBT Handbook: [6]