MANCHESTER MARVELS
VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL FESTIVAL 2026
At the end of every season, we host an Outdoor Volleyball Festival where people can come and play for fun or compete!
All participants must be 16 or over on the day of the tournament.
Mixed 4v4 (2 men + 2 women, self-identified*) outdoor volleyball tournament. All players taking part must be aged 16 and over.
Fill in this form to request entry to the tournament. There are 40 places available (first come, first served). Following the entry deadline of midnight on Sunday 19th of April, the 40 teams will be announced (plus a reserve list) and will then be contacted to pay the team entry fee (£48.00 for non-members / £40.00 for Manchester Marvels members) to secure your team's place in the Manchester Volleyball Festival.
You will be sent an email containing payment instructions following the entry deadline on Sunday 19th of April.
When: Sunday 17th May 2025
Where: Didsbury Sports Ground, Ford Lane, M20 2RU
Time: 9:00am
- Registration from: 9:00am
- Start: 9:30am
Format:
Morning = Ten groups, each of four teams. Matches will be timed (20 minutes)
Afternoon = Based on morning results/position. Split into five Silver and five Gold groups, each of 4 teams. Matches will again be timed (20 minutes).
Followed by knock-out games; Cup quarter finals for both Gold and Silver competitions (Five group winners plus three best second place). Shield semi finals for both Gold and Silver (next 4 ranked teams). 2 sets to 21 and one to 11 if needed.
* Come as you are. We are committed to make this tournament as inclusive as possible; please contact the Welfare Officer (manchestermarvels@gmail.com) if you want to discuss this policy or the Club's commitment to inclusion and access.
