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We understand that payouts can be an important factor when deciding which tournaments to play. To provide consistency and transparency, we have established the following payout structure. This payout structure does not apply to The Grand Prize, Carolina Grass Championship, and Southern Showdown.

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Payouts are calculated based on the actual registration revenue collected within each division.

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STANDARD PAYOUT PERCENTAGES

  • Open

    • 100% of division revenue

    • Up to 120% of division revenue when the division has fewer than 12 teams (if the Open division is under 12 teams, this does not mean that the payout is guaranteed 120%)

    • An additional 5% of revenue from each AA, A, and BB division is contributed toward the Open payout

  • AA

    • 70% of division revenue

  • A

    • 40% of division revenue

  • BB

    • 25% of division revenue

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Payout percentages listed are guaranteed for divisions with up to 12 teams, with the exception of the Open Division, which is always guaranteed a 100% payout. Once a division exceeds 12 teams, Behind the Ball Volleyball reserves the right to adjust payout percentages to maintain appropriate payout levels across divisions. Any adjustments are intended to ensure the highest levels of competition are rewarded accordingly and to discourage sandbagging into lower divisions.

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HOW DIVISION REVENUE IS CALCULATED

Division revenue is calculated based on the actual registration fees collected, not simply the number of teams registered. Complimentary entries, free registrations, discounts, credits, or any other entries for which the full registration fee was not collected will only count toward division revenue at the amount actually paid.

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To help maintain competitive integrity and discourage sandbagging, particularly in the AA Division, any reduction in Open Division registration revenue resulting from complimentary entries, discounts, credits, or similar adjustments will be passed down to and deducted from the revenue used to calculate the AA Division payout. This ensures that lower divisions do not receive a disproportionate payout compared with the highest level of competition.

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The example below show how the payout structure may work based on actual collected revenue.

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DOUBLES EXAMPLE

OPEN — 10 Teams

  • Revenue Collected: $800

  • Additional 5% Contributions from Divisions: $235

  • Open Payout: $1,195

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AA — 18 Teams

  • Revenue Collected: $1,200 (Accounts for 6 players receiving complimentary entry)

  • 5% Contribution to Open: $60

  • AA Payout: $800

 

A — 28 Teams

  • Revenue Collected: $1,820 (Accounts for 4 players receiving complimentary entry)

  • 5% Contribution to Open: $91

  • A Payout: $691.60

 

BB — 24 Teams

  • Revenue Collected: $1,680

  • 5% Contribution to Open: $84

  • BB Payout: $399​

 

At Behind the Ball Volleyball, cash payouts are a privilege and not an entitlement. While we strive to offer competitive and rewarding payouts, all advertised payouts and payout structures are subject to adjustment unless specifically stated otherwise.

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Behind the Ball Volleyball reserves the right to modify, reduce, or restructure payouts when reasonably necessary due to factors including increased event costs, exceptionally high or unbalanced division turnout, registration changes, unforeseen expenses, or other circumstances affecting the tournament.

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We also reserve the right to withhold or revoke a payout in cases of disrespectful conduct toward tournament staff or other participants. Competitive success does not excuse behavior that violates the standards of sportsmanship and respect expected at our events.

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The Grand Prize is the only Behind the Ball Volleyball tournament at which advertised payouts are guaranteed, subject to the specific terms and payout policies published for that event.

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