We maintain the following levels:
Please note: all levels from A1 to B2 are 'mixed', whereas C1 and C2 are separated into ladies and gents groups
A1 [mixed]: No experience with beach volleyball or only played with friends but never learned any technique or strategy.
A2 [mixed]: When you play, most points are mistakes by the opponent and not a well-executed hit. Focus during the game is mostly on your own side and getting the ball over in a controlled way.
B1 [mixed]: You often play rallies which most of the time end by a mistake. When playing, the focus is mostly on the ball, but you start to sometimes see opportunities on the other side of the field and exploit them by placing an aimed ball.
B2 [mixed]: You can play long rallies with good saves but struggle to get a controlled hit after a dive and make a point. During a rally you see when your opponent is mispositioned and can apply pressure by placing the ball.
C1 [Ladies/Gents]: When there is a free-ball, the pass and set are always controlled. You call for different sets (close, mid, outside) and your setter calls where to shot. Everyone has well placed shots and when you get a free ball you can get it clean on the ground or force your opponent to dive. Women: It sometimes makes sense that you play with block. Men: You always start with the block but still peel of a lot.
C2 [Ladies/Gents]: When you play in system, you can place a hard-driven and well-aimed ball. You try to play defenders by switching between different shots and/or hard hits. In both block and defense you adjust to your opponents.
Technical Committee (TC) Policy 2026
The Technical Committee (TC) aims to place each player in a group that best matches their skill level, as outlined in the level descriptions. Placement decisions are based on input from trainers, as well as the TC's own observations during training sessions, tournaments, and free play. Priority is given to ensuring that all existing members have a spot in a group that suits their level. If a group does not have enough players after this process, the preferred approach is to recruit additional players from the waiting list at the desired level rather than moving existing players up or down to fill the spot, or filling the spaces vacated by them with the first person from the waiting list. This helps maintain consistent group levels over time and prevents level inflation or deflation.