Big Dig Beach Volleyball Tournament: Players Sport & Social Group

The 17th Annual Big Dig Tournament & Beach Party

July 26th, 2025 @ North Avenue Beach

Event Sponsors: Heineken Silver, Centre Physical Therapy, GoodSport, SPF, Barilla Protein+, Jet's Public House, Rae Strong Foundation

Your Party Wristband includes:

Entry into the Players Party Pen at North Ave Beach
Complimentary drinks from our sponsors (beer, seltzer)
Access to sponsor tents giving away freebies & prizes
DJ Marquee, DJ Miracle and DJ Nurotic spinning your favorite jams all day long!
Fun with beach games including giant Jenga, cornhole, and contests at the best beach party of the summer!
You MUST be 21 to enter. Photo ID required.

Click here for the Facebook Event Page!

Big Dig Volleyball Tournament

Your registration includes the volleyball tournament, access to our sponsors and their giveaways, and drinks in the party area. Food will be available for purchase while you are partying on the beach! You must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages. We will play rain or shine. No refunds!

Prizes include sponsored prize packs and gear, Players Champs gear, future tournament entries & more! Top men's, women's & coed doubles divisions win CASH prizes!

Men's 2's (Open, A, BB, B) - Sign Up!

Women's 2's (Open, A, BB, B) - Sign Up!

Coed 2's (A, BB, B) - Sign Up!

Men's 4's (BB, Rec) - Sign Up!

Coed 4's (A, BB, B, Rec) - Sign Up!

Coed 6's (B, Rec) - Sign Up!

Big Dig Cornhole Tournament

What is better than tossing bags on the beach with a beer in your hand?! You won't want to miss The Big Dig Cornhole Tournament! Your registration includes the cornhole tournament, drinks in the party area & prizes for the winning teams.

2v2 Cornhole - Reigstration Opening Soon!

Parking Information

Public transportation is strongly encouraged for local participants. Bike racks are available at the beach. Parking is available in the Lincoln Park Zoo parking lot. Please click here for details and pricing information.

Charity Partner - Rae Strong "Playing for Preemies"

The mission of the Rae Strong Foundation is to aid families of micro-preemies with financial, emotional, and informational support. Click here to learn about their story & to donate to their cause: https://raestrong.org/.

Upcoming Tournaments

Click here for a list of all upcoming tournament dates!

2025 Photos

Check out the Facebook album with pictures from last year's event.

2025 Winners

Volleyball

Men's 2's Open: EZ Pass - Lucas

Men's 2's A: AU4U

Men's 2's BB: Co-Weed19

Men's 2's B: Snails

Women's 2's Open: Eddy & Rage

Women's 2's A: Malfia

Women's 2's BB: Kielion/Terrell

Coed 2's A: Shy and Humble

Coed 2's BB: The Dingalings

Coed 2's B: Kiss my Ace

Coed 4's BB: Spiked from behind

Coed 4's B: Sets on the Beach BRENDAN

Coed 4's Rec: Body Works

Men's 4's BB: 4 Pack
Men's 4's Rec: Tornadoes 🌪️

Coed 6's B: Fart

Coed 6's Rec: Dirty Diggers

Outdoor Volleyball
BEACH PARTY + Men's, Women's & Coed divisions - Rosters up to 9 Players

SAVE THE DATE! 2026 Big Dig Volleyball Tournament & North Avenue Beach Party 🍺

Locations: NAB, North Avenue Beach - Lit Courts, [+] more North Avenue Beach - South End
• Day: Saturday • Starts: Saturday, July 25
• Deadline: Thursday, July 23

More Info

Opens February 2

(January 26 for returning players)

Choose a division

Coed 4's Rec
- Level: Recreational
- Gender: Co-ed
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $179.00 Total
    ($199.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $40.00
  - Individual
  $45.00 after 7/17
Coed 6's Rec
- Level: Recreational
- Gender: Co-ed
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $259.00 Total
    ($279.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $35.00
  - Individual
  $40.00 after 7/17
Men's 4's Rec
- Level: Recreational
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $179.00 Total
    ($199.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $40.00
  - Individual
  $45.00 after 7/17
Coed 2's B
- Level: Intermediate
- Gender: Co-ed
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Coed 4's B
- Level: Intermediate
- Gender: Co-ed
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $179.00 Total
    ($199.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $40.00
  - Individual
  $45.00 after 7/17
Coed 6's B
- Level: Intermediate
- Gender: Co-ed
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $259.00 Total
    ($279.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $35.00
  - Individual
  $40.00 after 7/17
Mens 2's B
- Level: Intermediate
- Gender: Males Only
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Womens 2's B
- Level: Intermediate
- Gender: Females Only
- Age: 17 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Coed 2's BB
- Level: Upper Intermediate
- Gender: Co-ed
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Coed 4's BB
- Level: Upper Intermediate
- Gender: Co-ed
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $179.00 Total
    ($199.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $40.00
  - Individual
  $45.00 after 7/17
Mens 2's BB
- Level: Upper Intermediate
- Gender: Males Only
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Mens 4's BB
- Level: Upper Intermediate
- Gender: Males Only
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $179.00 Total
    ($199.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $40.00
  - Individual
  $45.00 after 7/17
Womens 2's BB
- Level: Upper Intermediate
- Gender: Females Only
- Age: 17 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Coed 2's A
- Level: Competitive
- Gender: Co-ed
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Coed 4's A
- Level: Competitive
- Gender: Co-ed
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $179.00 Total
    ($199.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $40.00
  - Individual
  $45.00 after 7/17
Mens 2's A
- Level: Competitive
- Gender: Males Only
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Womens 2's A
- Level: Competitive
- Gender: Females Only
- Age: 17 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Mens 2's Open
- Level: Open
- Gender: Males Only
- Age: 19 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17
Womens 2's Open
- Level: Open
- Gender: Females Only
- Age: 17 and Up
- Team
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
    Deposit
  - Team
    $99.00 Total
    ($119.00 after 7/17)
- Individual
  - Status: Closed
  - Cost:
    $50.00
  - Individual
  $55.00 after 7/17

Sign up by team OR by individual

Team
Total: $99.00 - $259.00
($119.00 - $279.00 after 7/17)
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$50.00 Deposit
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Individual
$35.00 - $50.00
$40.00 - $55.00 after 7/17

More Info

Locations for *SAVE THE DATE!* 2026 Big Dig Volleyball Tournament & North Avenue Beach Party 🍺

Schedule Standings

Join Players Sport & Social Group on July 25th for the 18th Annual BIG DIG Volleyball Tournament & North Avenue Beach Party! The event will feature Volleyball and Cornhole tournaments during the day and a beach party in the afternoon featuring DJ music spinning from our Players Party Pen!

🤝 CHARITY PARTNER: Rae Strong "Playing for Preemies"
The mission of the Rae Strong Foundation is to aid families of micro-preemies with financial, emotional and informational support. Click here to learn about their story & to donate to their cause.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
😎 Pool play with top teams making playoffs
🍻 Drink tickets for all rostered players 21+. Beer & seltzer is served from 11am to 5pm.
🥳 Entry to the Players Party Pen
🏐 Friendly tournament staff
🕙 Pool play matches are 2 sets to 21.
🏆 Prizes incl. Players Champs apparel, future tourney entries & more
💰 The top men's, women's & coed doubles divisions pay out cash!
⛅ Weather Page + Notifications
🚨 CAPTAINS MUST LIST ALL PLAYERS ON THE ONLINE ROSTER. All players must sign the electronic waiver prior to playing.
🤝 Chance to make lifelong friends

QUICK LINKS:
🏐 Beach Volleyball Tourney Rules
🤼 Coed divisions play with a max of 50% men on the court at a time. Men's & women's divisions play with all of the listed gender.
❓ FAQ
💲 Register as a TEAM: Captain controls roster. Captain responsible for the team fee. Use Team Payer to assign fees for each of your teammates to pay online directly to us!
😎 Register as an INDIVIDUAL: Available for Coed 6's or Men's 4's divisions. Players get placed on a team with other players or small groups. Players can request to play with friends who sign up. Players are responsible for the indy player fee. Indy FAQ Here.
📲 Players Mobile App for Schedules, Game Notifications, Standings, Team Chat and more
🤝 [Facebook Event Page](^x)
📆 Upcoming Volleyball Tourney List!