Age categories
Men & Women: 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+
The age category you will compete in for Volleyball will be determined as at 31 December of the year of the event. For example, if you are 39 during Games time but have turned 40 by 31 December, you would compete in the 40+ age category. For teams, the category you compete in is based on the age of the youngest team member.
Grade definitions
A Grade – Open: This category is for tournament and competition players.
B Grade – Recreational: This category is for social players and beginners.
– Competitors can compete in up to two teams, in different age categories and different grades.
– Competitors can only compete in one ‘odd’ age category and one ‘even’ age category (eg. One from 35+, 45+, 55+ or 65+, and one from 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+ or 70+)
– Competitors can compete in both indoor and beach volleyball.
Events and disciplines
Indoor
Beach Volleyball – Pairs and Fours
“World Masters Sport doesn’t allow building new venues and encourages the host cities to use existing facilities to keep the costs lower. Therefore, all sport information is subject to changes depending on the venues available.”
Athlete Comments & Reviews
“We travel and enjoy life through sport”
“These players like to keep fit, which is important if you want to travel and you want to enjoy life.”
“The support and the big crowd are incredible”
The crowd is awesome. There were a lot of friends and family, it was a really nice atmosphere and I have noticed that across the board people are just so supportive.
“I try to get the best out of myself”
“I like to go out there, train as hard as I can and be the best that I can.”
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