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Hosted in Grand Marais, Minnesota every November

Join us for this fun filled weekend tournament on November 23 & 24, 2024. Enjoy good volleyball and an exciting getaway in Grand Marais, MN with new and old friends. Players from Thunder Bay, Duluth and all places along the north shore compete in a fun filled tournament between two great nations. The tournament is for adult recreational COED volleyball players catering to novice, intermediate and advanced skill levels. Registration opens on October 20th and closes on November 10th.

During the opening week of registration, only Funtime Volleyball members and six American entrants are eligible. Non-members will be added to a waiting list and notified if a slot becomes available on or after October 27, 2024.

This two-day tournament is on Saturday, November 23, 2024 and Sunday, November 24, 2024. Registration is by team, but we do have a solo player registration form here for players that don't have a team but would like to join a team if possible.

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The registration fee is:

  • $360 CAD per Canadian Team

  • $300 USD per American Team

Registration

Sunday, October 20, 2024
2pm ET (1pm CT)

Details

  • Dates: Sat, Nov 23, 2024 from 9am till 6pm (CT), and Sun, Nov 24, 2024 from 11am till 4pm (CT)

  • Hosted by: Funtime Volleyball

  • Venue: YMCA/School in Grand Marais (Cook County YMCA, 105 5th St, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA)

  • Tournament Name: Two Nations

  • Number of teams: up to 16 teams

  • Divisions: Teams divided into two divisions: Advanced/Intermediate

  • Tournament Structure

    • Day 1 (Saturday): Round Robin, 45-minute matches, all teams may get up to 5 matches which is potentially 15 games.

    • Day 2 (Sunday): Seeded Consolation, Best 2 out of 3 games per match, all teams get a minimum of 2 matches (4-6 games) before potentially eliminated

  • Demographic: Adults only (18+)

  • Lunch: Yes, free lunch on Saturday only

  • Rules: Games are self regulated and follow the same rules as Funtime Volleyball​. You and all players on your team must be 18 years or older. This is a Canadian Reverse COED 6 tournament with a maximum of 3 male players on the court per team.

  • Prize Money/Awards: Winners of each division receive trophies and a small cash prize. Winners of Consolation brackets win medals and a small cash prize. Money winnings are distributed between 8 of the 16 teams (not necessarily the top 8). All money winnings will be in Canadian dollars.

  • Registration Fee*

    • Canadian Teams: $360 CAD/team

    • American Teams: $300 USD/team

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*No refunds, unless the tournament itself is cancelled

Hotel Promotions

Aspen Lodge

To get promo pricing, you must reference FUNTIME VOLLEYBALL

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208 East Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, United States

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  • Book by Telephone: +1 218-387-2500

  • Room Discounts (2-night minimum)

    • 2 Queen Beds: $109 USD/night

    • 1 King Bed: $109 USD/night

    • 1 King w/Jacuzzi: $129 USD/night

    • 2 Queen & 1 King Bed: $159 USD/night

  • Taxes: 12.375%

  • Amenities: Breakfast, Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub

  • Rooms Held until November 14

Aspen Lodge Hot Tub & Pool

Pool Area open till 11pm CT on Friday & Saturday night.

Best Western Plus Superior Inn

104 1st Ave. E, US Highway 61 E, Grand Marais, MN 55604, United States

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  • Call for Pricing: +1 218-387-2240

  • Taxes: 12.375%

  • Amenities: Hot Breakfast, Cocktail Lounge & Bistro, Giant Hot Tub with Waterfall

  • Pet Friendly: Yes

Best Western Hot Tub

Other Hotel Options

You may want to try the Shoreline Inn at +1 218-387-2633 or try some online resources like hotels.ca

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