sandcastle showdown 6.20.2026

sandcastle showdown 6.20.2026

What to expect?

Expect to have a fun day in the sun, lots of rallies, competitive games, and drinks and food that you can purchase from our host, Sideouts Tavern!

When?

Sandcastle Showdown is scheduled for June 20th, 2026!

Where?

Sideouts Sports Tavern

4018 W Roberts Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042

What time?

Games are planned to start at 9am, end time is estimating to be around 4pm

play format?

6v6 bring your own team!

OR

You can sign up as a free agent!

PLEASE NOTE: For TEAM REGISTRATIONS, you will be asked for your 5 teammate’s sizes at check-out; if you don’t know for sure just input sizes on the form. You can then email hello@fccsportsclub.com with updated sizes prior to 6/8/26 to accommodate to the best of our ability.

specialized tournament tshirt is included with your registration price. prize for the champions is a gift card each!

registration deadline is june 8th! grab your spot while spots last!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • No open hand dinks/tips

  • Yes, at least two girls must be on the court.

  • Any contact with any part of the net by a player's body is a violation. However, players may contact any part of the opponents’ side of the court as long as they do not interfere with the opponents’ next play.

  • Players handling the ball must set the ball in direction they are facing or directly behind them (shoulders squared) when returning the ball over the net.

  • Remember outdoor safety! Stay hydrated. Use sunscreen, as well as clothing and headgear that protects from sun exposure.

    Be prepared for cold or wet weather as well as for heat and sun! Play usually continues through wind or rain.

  • No, however you can use techniques such as: hands or fists together or apart, heels of hands together or apart, tomahawk, etc.

  • Yes, if a side contacts the ball more than twice, a girl must contact it at least once. A guy can do a single contact if it’s an overpass.

  • Blocking is NOT considered a hit or contact; therefore can be played by any player, including the blockerItem description