Rainbow Rumble

Serving Together: Celebrating Pride on the Court

Please plan to join Philadelphia Volleyball for the Rainbow Rumble! This event is more than just a competition—it's a powerful statement of unity and acceptance, bringing together athletes from all walks of life to share their love for the game in a vibrant and supportive environment. This tournament was born out of a need and desire for tournaments that are inclusive and supportive of athletes of all genders, and orientations.

The Rainbow Rumble is a community-driven event. In addition to the leadership of Philadelphia Volleyball, we are reaching out to other Philadelphia organizations in order to create an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. We're committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all participants, promoting the values of equality and respect both on and off the court. This event is also a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends, network with allies, and build lasting connections within the community!

Join us for the Philadelphia Inclusion Tournament and be part of a fun experience that champions diversity, fosters inclusion, and celebrates the power of sport to bring people together. Let's serve up some Pride!

Come out, play hard, and show your support for an inclusive Philadelphia.

LOCATION

Columbus Square Park
1100 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 [Google Maps]

FORMATS

Women's Doubles & Men's Doubles are play on Saturday
Coed Doubles & Gender-Blind quads will be played Sunday

RULES

Grass Rules

Key "Old School" rules

• Large Court (30x60)
• Sideout scoring
• No Let serves (serve touching the net)
• Block does not count as a touch
• No open-hand tips, sets or pushes over the net

If pool play is not finished by 3:30pm, games will switch to rally for the rest of pool play

If there are not enough teams to fill a divisions, we may combine divisions. Prizes will be based on the higher of the combined levels, or if there are enough total teams, we may have gold/silver playoff brackets.

NOTES

• 8:30 check-in, 9:00 start
• Tournament shirts and other shirts available for purchase while supplies last
• No special "start-time" accommodations
• You can register for both days, even if OpenSports warns you that you are already registered
• Your teammate must sign the waiver by joining your team; help is available if this proves difficult