Beach Volleyball

5 days of competition, 92 matches total.

Preliminary Competition

Round robin, 2 pools of 6 teams. Pools will be seeded from the results of the 2009 Canada Games. For provinces or territories not represented at the 2009 Canada Games, a draw (if required) will be conducted by Volleyball Canada. The two pools which will be established, will be seeded based on the serpentine system as follows:

Pool A : 1; 4; 5; 8; 9; 12
Pool B : 2; 3; 6; 7; 10; 11

The draw and schedule for the preliminary round robin as well as the schedule for both the Championship and consolation rounds will be done by the host organizing committee in consultation with the VC appointed technical representative.

Championship Round

The top 3 teams from each pool advance to determine positions 1 to 6. The first place teams from each pool will get a bye to the semi-finals. The quarterfinals will consist of A2 vs. B3 and B2 vs. A3. Winners of the quarterfinals will play in the semi-finals. The losers of the quarterfinals will play for 5th and 6th position.

The bottom 2-3 teams from each pool cross over for positions 7 to 12.

The Volleyball Canada rules in effect at the time of the Games shall be used to govern the games as well as the ranking out of pool play.