2024 INFORMATION

Drop-In Play

 March-April (nice weather days) free

 May-October (most weekend days) Free for league members, $5/day, $75/yr for non-league players (includes BBV shirt) check the front page of this website under the "Court Conditions" heading for specific dates and times.
 

League Play 

Baltimore Beach runs three 8 week sessions of team play during the spring,summer and fall  Specific days and times for all divisions are listed below.  Captains that played in the previous year will be given priority for their division provided they register and pay team fees by the Returning Team Priority Deadline.  Remaining openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis that each registration+team fee is received.  Divisions will remain open until filled, any registration received after dates listed below are subject to a late fee.  All team fees are due before league play.  *Note* divisions can and do usually fill before registration deadlines.

Team Registration and free agents (individual players) begins in March.

Individual players "Free Agents" can register on the website which will list their information under the Free Agent heading, those not recruited by an existing team may be placed on a team organized by the league commissioner to the best of our ability.  Please feel free to utilize the Free Agents list to organize your own team.  No fees are collected from Baltimore Beach until you organize a team or are picked up by one.

Team Fees are due before anyone can be locked into a league due to high demands
*Anyone who desires to play but has difficulty in paying fees please email Todd@BaltimoreBeach.com to discuss payment options.  We work hard to accommodate everyone who desires to play at the beach!
*Champions at the highest level for their league (2's, 4's, 6's) will receive gratis team fees for their next spring,summer or fall registration within 1yr of the team's championship, provided they register and request gratis use by the "returning team deadline".
FORFEIT FEES ($30 paid to opponent's sponsor restaurant tab) are charged to any teams not making a Scheduled Match time.

Inclement Weather Policy Please check the website after 4pm on game day under the heading “Beach Conditions”.  Additionally we have a Baltimore Beach Facebook page which lists the latest status. Baltimore Beach Volleyball is not responsible for games cancelled by weather or other conditions beyond our control, however we will make every effort to re-schedule any cancelled games.  Make up games can be scheduled with staff on a number of weekends.

Scheduled Format (Tuesday & ) traditional scheduling, each team will get a designated start time and court assignment 6:15, 7:15, 8:15 or 9:15pm alternating each week.  Scheduling request should be brought up ASAP and must be made before your league begins.  15min grace period to begin match before 1st game is forfeited, additional 15min delay the match will be declared a forfeit.

Challenge Format (Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat) flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of all players summer schedules we run - a round robin type of format - with a twist.  Basically what this means is: each week that your team is able to play, you show up to the courts anytime during your assigned division night and 2hr+ session time. Once enough players from your team arrive to compete, you will be given a card with your team name on it.  Place that card on the standard (pole that holds up the net) in order of arrival "first-come, first-serve" ......or in this case play. The cards and teams will rotate so that everyone gets to play, normally two games in a row.  Points are given for number of games played and won, total points determine position in playoffs. This system allows your team to miss a week, not be penalized, as there are a number of weeks during the season to earn points.

It's a system that usually results in more playing time. The winning team captains are responsible for making sure that their games are recorded correctly.  Our intent in creating this system was to play more games within  a flexible schedule and a fun social-competitive atmosphere!

Playoffs seeding will be determined by league record/standing, all teams make playoffs.  All playoff championship match teams receive discounts on future team fees. (fees listed above)

Parking

• Discount (currently $5) for Team Players w/validation ticket for the Marina garage in front of the Rusty Scupper on the east side of Rash Field

• $2/hr Meters along Key Hwy and along the east end of Federal Hill (Covington St.)

• Free anything south of 1100blk of Covington St (south of Cross St), two block walk to the beach

• Parking at Rash Field is prohibited

Beverages/food and leashed pets are welcome on the beach, provided you clean up after them and yourself.

Sponsor Restaurants

Sponsor restaurants provide food and/or drink specials on any evening.
(current year jersey must be worn to receive specials)

   Your comments, ideas, and suggestions are welcome. 

 todd@baltimorebeach.com  

 Thanx, T