GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, Ala.—The city of Gulf Shores and Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events will host the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Small College Beach Volleyball Championships April 17-19, 2025. It is expected to bring approximately 650 student athletes representing 33 schools from around the country to Gulf Place Public Beach. This event is free to the public.
“It is very exciting for the AVCA to again team up with Gulf Shores for a beach volleyball championship!” says Dr. Jaime Gordon, AVCA CEO. “The city has made a name in the beach volleyball community, and it was a great partner when the AVCA held the first collegiate national championships there from 2012-15, just before the NCAA took over. Bringing the 2025 AVCA Small College Beach Championships to Gulf Shores continues that partnership, and we look forward to a great event in April.”
The field for this event includes 18 Division II schools, 9 Division III schools and 6 NAIA schools. With 20 championship courts and four practice courts, the large open site welcomes the public to attend.
“Our journey to become a desirable destination for collegiate beach volleyball started with hosting the AVCA before the sport became NCAA-sanctioned, and for that, we are forever grateful,” says Michelle Russ, STS, vice president of sales, sports and events at Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events. “We look forward to welcoming the AVCA back to our beaches for this large-scale championship.”
