Volleyball
Adult Sand

DATE: July 17-18, 2026

SITE:  Spikes Beach Bar and Grille, Lincoln

**Specific sites and times will be included on tournament schedules.

Sand Doubles: July 17, 2026

Sand 4v4:  July 18, 2026

Sand 6v6: July 18, 2026

SCHEDULES: Schedules will be handed out the morning of the competition. Check in will be at 7:30am with play starting at 8am. 

COMPETITION FORMAT: Each team will participate in pool play (3-4 games) followed by a Double Elimination tournament. After pool play teams are split into a competitive and recreational bracket. *Cash Payouts to places are TBD on number of team entries.

AWARDS/PRIZES: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each bracket as well as a cash payout.

MEDAL PICKUP: Medals not picked up on site during competition may still be claimed after the Games through the following process:

1. Medal Pickup in Lincoln: Participants who wish to pick up their medal(s) in person must email us at info@nebraskasportscouncil.com to notify our staff of their intent to pick up. After verification of eligibility, the medal(s) will be packaged and available for pickup at the Nebraska Sports Council office.

2. Medal Shipping: If participants are unable to pick up their medal(s) in Lincoln, we offer a shipping option for a $6 fee. To request shipping:

Email info@nebraskasportscouncil.com, and a staff member will follow up with verification and payment instructions OR call 402-471-2544 to verify and process your order and payment over the phone.

Date | Event                                                                             

July 17 | Men 2v2
July 17 | Women 2v2
July 17 | Coed 2v2
July 18 | Coed 6v6
July 18 | Open 4v4
July 18 | Women 4v4

Sand 4v4 teams can have any combination of men and women. Pure competitive sand volleyball. No lifting, carrying, etc.
Sand 6v6 teams must have three males and three females. No jump serves or skyballs. Slight lifting and carrying allowed.

Exclusive Online Apparel Store!

• Purchase official gear for the 2026 Cornhusker State Games via the online apparel shop HERE.
• All apparel will be shipped directly to you, so you can rock your official gear in style!
• No packet pickup required – competition info and items will be available onsite or online with details sent straight to your inbox.

Get ready to gear up and represent the 2026 Cornhusker State Games!

PRICING DEADLINES:

2’s
$50 per team until February 18
$60 per team until April 22
$70 per team until June 17
$80 per team until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

4’s
$120 per team until February 18
$130 per team until April 22
$140 per team until June 17
$150 per team until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

6’s
$150 per team until February 18
$160 per team until April 22
$170 per team until June 17
$180 per team until FINAL DEADLINE on July 1

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:  Competition and Summer Fun Freebies (coming soon) courtesy of our sponsors.

PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Volleyball Director Jack MacLean at macleanjack13@gmail.com or Pimmi Philip at pimmiphilip96@gmail.com. 

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.

2023 Medal Winners 

2022 Medal Winners

2021 Medal Winners