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Ultimate Guide: 10 Best Places To Play Beach Volleyball in St. Pete

Written by Jenna Phillips | Apr 26, 2023 3:47:32 AM

 

 

 

Welcome Friend!

You may have since moved to the Tampa Bay area or recently got involved in beach volleyball here. St. Petersburg is a top volleyball location in Florida, known as the hub of beach volleyball in the state, as well as the nation. 

This area is flooded with volleyball players of all levels, mindsets and goals, not to mention the on average, 150 new people that move to the Tampa area per day. Since St. Pete has such an expansive beach volleyball community, many recent movers see the community, want to get involved and begin learning beach volleyball. Luckily, the city has supplied multiple court locations to support the volleyball addiction of the Florida west coast.

 

Division level guide relative to Florida

Each area of the nation has slightly different levels/lingo used to differentiate skill level for beach volleyball. Here is the Division level guide for Florida, west coast specific. 

Levels: Meaning

B: Total beginner

BB: Semi beginner

A: Intermediate

AA: Advanced

AAA: Very advanced

Open: Semi professional (you most likely played college volleyball or are very skilled)

AVP: Professional-Olympic level

 

What is in this guide

 I am going to give you the local insider scoop of:

  • Best locations to play
  • What time is best to play
  • What levels exist
  • Best transportation
  • Court etiquette
  • The aesthetic of each location
  • If you’re looking for SunRunner transportation info (map/schedule).
  • If you’re looking to rent courts, you have to rent them through the city of St. Petersburg at this link. 


    And everything else you need to know about beach volleyball in the Tampa Bay area! 

 

 

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I hope you are able to get out to these courts, enjoy the sun, sand and sweat and grow your love of beach volleyball.

If you are interested in improving your game or for more tips, tricks and techniques of everything beach volleyball: