Hosted in Grand Marais, Minnesota every November
Schedules
Join us for this fun filled weekend tournament on November 22 & 23, 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 19th and closes on November 9th.
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 30, 2025.
This two-day tournament is on Saturday, November 22, 2025 and Sunday, November 23, 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 22, 2025 from 9am till 6pm (CT), and Sun, Nov 23, 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
Aspen Lodge
To get promo pricing, you must reference FUNTIME VOLLEYBALL
208 East Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, United States
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Book by Telephone: +1 218-387-2500
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Room Discounts (2-night minimum)
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2 Queen Beds: $110.00 USD/night
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1 King w/Jacuzzi: $120.00 USD/night
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2 Queen & 1 King Bed: $130.00 USD/night
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Taxes: 12.375%
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Amenities: Breakfast, Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub
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Rooms book fast!
Pool Area open till midnight 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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Book by Telephone: +1 218-387-2240
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Rooms Discounts
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2 Queen Beds: Call for pricing
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Taxes: 12.375%
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Amenities: Hot Breakfast, Cocktail Lounge & Bistro, Giant Hot Tub with Waterfall
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Pet Friendly: Yes
Other Hotel Options
You may want to try the Aspen Inn at +1 218-387-2448 or the Shoreline Inn at +1 218-387-2633 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.