General Information

The Susquehanna Sports Group is the founder of the Susquehanna Smash and College Cup volleyball tournaments. Our staff has been dedicated to the sport of grass volleyball, working together for over 17 years. We pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community that thrives through exceptional event management, innovative formats, and a commitment to excellence. Our goal is to elevate the sport of grass volleyball by organizing premier tournaments that inspire athletes of all skill levels to develop a lifelong passion for the game.

Volleyball Tournament Rules

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Juniors

It’s a great place for them to learn how to play doubles against other kids their age in a fun and safe location. Our goal of growing the game of doubles needs to start with the juniors and we feel that we offer them a great opportunity with so many different age groups that are appropriate for them to play against players with similar skill levels.

With the addition of Women’s NCAA Sand Volleyball as a new sport in college, there is more opportunities for girls to earn scholarships to play in college. We feel that starting to play doubles at an early age will only help them become better volleyball players overall both indoors and outdoors. The game of doubles makes players work on their overall skills of the game and not just specialize in one part of the game. It develops them into more well-rounded players that all coaches would be happy to have on their teams. It can be difficult and very challenging for an indoor player to adjust to all the variable conditions of outdoor doubles like the sun, wind, and covering the entire court with only 2 players. But learning the game of doubles and becoming good at it will only make you a stronger player overall! So enjoy the game that you can play for a lifetime!

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Doubles

“Old School” RulesThat means we play “Side-out” scoring; No Let-serves; Block doesn’t count as a hit; and the original Large court size. (Old School Rules video explanation)

Back in the late 1990’s, these rules were changed for reasons not related to game play. It was controversial then and still is. We felt it hurt the game in a few ways, most importantly, “Rally scoring killed the Come-back!” With Side-out scoring, you are never out of the game…and big come-backs make for some of the most exciting and memorable matches in our sport!

Reverse Co-Ed

In a reverse co-ed doubles volleyball tournament, teams usually consist of two players: one male and one female. The key feature of the “reverse” aspect is that the game has certain rule variations designed to challenge traditional volleyball play. Here are common rules that apply:

1. Team Composition:

Each team consists of two players: one male and one female. The roles of the male and female players may vary depending on the specific tournament, but typically, both genders participate equally in all aspects of play.

2. Specialized Contact for Male Players:

The male player must make all overhand attacks behind the painted 10-foot line on the court. If the male player must contact the ball in front of the line, it must be a pass or roll shot.