In the summer of 2026, the Belgian Beach Volleyball Championship will introduce a new star system for all rounds. This system aims to guarantee the quality of each tournament and help organizers grow step by step, creating a fan experience tailored to the location and level of the event.

Each round will now receive a 1, 2, or 3-star rating. This rating is based on a series of criteria related to administration, on-court activities, and off-court facilities. These include courts, sand, and net systems, as well as the players' area, officials' area, showers, catering, fan experience, partners, and the site's location.

Each star level has mandatory basic criteria and "added value points." Organizers can earn extra points for features such as better sand, larger stands, children's activities, live streaming, VIP packages, entertainment, or healthy food. They must achieve at least half of these added value points for their chosen level. For 1 star, the score is 40 out of 80, for 2 stars, 30 out of 60, and for 3 stars, 20 out of 40.

A 1-star round is the entry level with basic criteria. Tournaments at this level are open to new and existing organizers, can be organized on a smaller scale, and may be limited to one gender. They are played at venues that meet the minimum requirements, with standard prize money and ranking points.

A 2-star round has four courts, both genders participate, and the tournament lasts for two days. Boarding is provided around all courts, and the center court has a grandstand for at least 100 spectators. The tournaments take place in attractive venues in medium-sized cities, with higher prize money and additional ranking points for the top finishers.

The 3-star level is for top events and the Masters. Here too, there are four courts and both genders participate, often over two or three days of play. The center court has a true arena feel with grandstands, entertainment, and entertainment. The venue has a high audience potential, and the prize money and ranking point bonuses are the highest. The Masters are always organized as at least a 3-star tournament.

New organizers start with a 1- or 2-star tournament. After each summer, each round is evaluated. Based on this evaluation, an organizer can, if the recommendation is positive, apply for a higher star level for the next round.

Interested in organizing a round? Request the complete schedule and the overview table with all criteria from Volley Vlaanderen or email beachvolley@volleyvlaanderen.be