Why is this exciting?
You can plan a whole season instead of deciding tournament by tournament whether you can afford to go. Your community backs you, and your focus shifts from money stress to volleyball.
For The Athletes
For the athlete wanting to compete.
Plan a season instead of one tournament at a time. A local business backs you, and we book the travel.
Who it's for
Competing hard. Paying for it yourself.
This program is for mid-level Canadian beach players who are climbing the rankings and chasing the chance to represent Canada, without U18 or national-team funding behind them.
It unlocks opportunities you'd otherwise have to pass on. Travel stops being a panic expense. And beyond the money, there's real dignity in feeling like your community has your back. It keeps careers alive that might otherwise fizzle out from cost pressure.
Your questions
What it means for you.
What does the athlete have to do?
Be open to representing a local business that helps make your season possible. That usually means wearing a small logo on your kit at agreed tournaments, maybe posting a story now and then, and sending quick updates about your results. There are no required community events. Your time stays yours.
What does this actually look like?
Before: you're stressing about a tournament in Mexico, wondering if you can afford the flight or if you'll have to skip it. With SAND: you meet with us, we give you the travel booking and clear instructions on what your sponsor needs. No last-minute panic. You fly out, compete, and focus on playing.
What exactly do I get?
About a month before your tournament, we talk through potential sponsors, what they expect, and line everything up. Then we book and pay for flights, accommodation and approved tournament costs directly. No cash goes to you, so there's nothing to track or report. What we can cover depends on funding and your schedule.
The fine print
Simple on purpose.
- One contract, with SAND. You never negotiate with the sponsor directly.
- We pay the bill, not you. Tell us your biggest expense and we book it.
- Logos at agreed tournaments. Your contract says exactly which events and which gear.
- No required community events. Anything extra you choose to do is up to you.
Ready for your next tournament?
Tell us where you're headed and what it costs.