Emerald Coast Volleyball Week
April 22-26, 2026
Registration opens Feb 23
Here are the plans for the 2026 event. Just remember it's all subject to changes.
If you have any questions email me at mike@seminc.net.
See you on the beach,
DATES
April 22-26, 2026
LOCATION
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
TOURNAMENTS
- Bring Your Own Partner (Coed) – One day, Doubles, New Rules, Short Courts
- Men/Women Bring Your Own Partner – One day, Doubles, New Rules, Short Courts
- COED Fudpucker 4 Player – One day, Four player, New Rules, Big Courts. Must have two men and two women on the court.
- Men/Women Fudpucker 4 Player – Two day, Four Player, with up to two substitutes.
DIVISIONS
Doubles – Open, A, BB, B
Fudpucker 4 Player: Open, A, BB, B
* Tournament Director reserves the right to move teams within divisions as he deems appropriate.
TOURNAMENT FORMATS
- Doubles: One-day, doubles event utilizing USAV rules and short courts.
- Coed Fudpucker 4 Player: One-day, four player event utilizing USAV rules and big courts.
- M/W Fudpucker 4 Player: Two-day event with Pool Play on Saturday and Playoffs on Sunday. Old school rules.
- Kid of the Beach: One-day, doubles event with individuals playing with different partners throughout the day. (Must be 14 and under and enter with parent or adult. Kid with most accumulated points wins)
RULES
- Doubles – USAV rules, rally point scoring.
- Coed Fudpucker 4 Player – USAV rules, rally point scoring and big courts.
- M/W Fudpucker 4 Player – Old rules with side out scoring and big courts. Click here to go to the Rules Review Page.
PRIZES
M/W Fudpucker 4 Player Prizes:
- Open 1st Place – $1000 and Merchandise Prizes
- Open 2nd Place – $500 and Merchandise Prizes
- All Other Divisions 1st Place – Merchandise Prizes and finalist apparel
- All Other Divisions 2nd Place – Merchandise Prizes and finalist apparel
Doubles and Coed 4 Player Tournaments:
All Divisions 1st & 2nd Place – Merchandise Prizes
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 22
- 4:00 am – 8:30 am – Online check in for Coed Doubles
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Tournament Play
Thursday, April 23
- 4:00 am – 8:30 am – Online check in for M/W Doubles
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Tournament Play
Friday, April 24
- 4:00 am – 8:30 am – Online check in for Coed Fudpucker 4 Player
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Tournament Play
- 9:15 am – 9:30 am – Registration for Kid of the Beach
- 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Players Reception at Fuds of Destin
Saturday, April 25
- 4:00 am – 8:30 am – Online check in for M/W Fudpucker 4 Player
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Pool Play
- 7:00 pm – ???? – Player's Party at Al's Beach Club
Sunday, April 26
- 9:00 am – Playoffs
- 2:00 pm – Women's Open Finals (approx time)
- 2:45 pm – Costume Contest
- 3:00 pm – Men's Open Finals (approx time)
- 7:00 pm – Cool down at Al's
REGISTRATION
Doubles & Coed Fudpucker 4 Player:
$60 per player
+ 6% Florida sales tax + 1% local use sales tax
M/W Fudpucker 4 Player:
Registration: $120 per player
+6% Florida sales tax + 1% local use sales tax
ACCOMMODATIONS
PARTIES
PLAYERS' RECEPTION
Friday, April 26 | Fudpuckers of Destin | 7:30 pm – ????
PLAYERS' PARTY
Saturday, April 27 | Al's Beach Club | 7:00 pm – ????