FUN. HEALTHY. SOCIAL
MIXED
VOLLEYBALL
THUNDER BAY
Registration Closed
Hosted in Grand Marais, Minnesota every November
Schedules
Join us for this fun filled weekend tournament on November 8 & 9, 2025. 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 5th and closes on October 26th.
During the first week of registration, only Funtime Volleyball's active members** are eligible to sign up, with up to six spots reserved for American teams. Everyone else will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available on or after October 16, 2025.
This two-day tournament is on Saturday, November 8, 2025 and Sunday, November 9, 2025. 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.
The registration fee is:
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$420 CAD per Canadian Team
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$360 USD per American Team
Details
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Dates: Sat, Nov 8, 2025 from 9am till 6pm (CT), and Sun, Nov 9, 2025 from 11am till 4pm (CT)
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Hosted by: Funtime Volleyball
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Venue: YMCA/School in Grand Marais (Cook County YMCA, 105 5th St, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA)
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Tournament Name: Two Nations
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Number of teams: up to 16 teams
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Divisions: Teams divided into two divisions: Trailblazer/Voyageur
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Tournament Structure
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Day 1 (Saturday): Round Robin, 45-minute matches, all teams may get up to 5 matches which is potentially 15 games
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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
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Demographic: Adults only (18+)
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Lunch: Yes, free lunch on Saturday only
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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.
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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.
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Registration Fee*
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Canadian Teams: $420 CAD/team
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American Teams: $360 USD/team
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*No refunds, unless the tournament itself is cancelled
Hotel Promotions [PENDING...]
Aspen Inn (Primary)
To get promo pricing, you must reference FUNTIME VOLLEYBALL
1711 West Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, United States
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Book by Telephone: +1 218-387-2448
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Room Types
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2 Queen Beds
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1 King Bed
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Promo Price: $60 USD/night (2-Night Minimum)
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Taxes: 12.375%
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Pet Friendly: Yes with additional fee
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Amenities: Breakfast, Sauna, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Evening Shuttle Service between Up Yonder and the Shoreline Inn
Spa Area open till 11pm CT on Friday & Saturday night.
Shoreline Inn (Overflow)
To get promo pricing, you must reference FUNTIME VOLLEYBALL
20 Braodway, Grand Marais, MN 55604, United States
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Book by Telephone +1 218-387-2633
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Variety of Room Types
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Promo Price: $70 USD/night (2-Night Minimum)
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Taxes: 12.375%
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Pet Friendly: Yes with additional fee
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Amenities: Breakfast, Fire Pit, Evening Shuttle Service between Up Younder and the Shoreline Inn
Other Hotel Options
You may want to try the Aspen Lodge at +1 218-387-2500 or the Best Western Plus Superior Inn at +1 218-387-2240 or try some online resources like hotels.ca
Glossary
**An active member is someone who consistently participates in the Funtime Volleyball leagues as a team member, rather than someone who only signs up for tournaments or is listed as On-Call. Funtime Volleyball continues to welcome new players, which is why only half of your team requires to be active members. However, if there are concerns about your team’s registration, the administration reserves the right to prioritize teams with a higher proportion of active Funtime Volleyball members.