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THE CATBOX CLASSIC

ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL BEACH VOLLEYBALL INVITATIONAL 

CatBox Classic Beach Invitational

The first NFHS sanctioned high school Beach Invitational in the Nation, the CatBox Classic Beach Volleyball Invitational is a highly organized two-day invitational that features two formats of play for the top high school beach teams in Arizona.  Friday's format is Team Competition with each team playing team duals with full matches.  Saturday's format is Individual Competition with 64 pairs playing in separate divisions.  The event is sanctioned by the Arizona Interscholastic Association and hosted by Ironwood Ridge every Match.

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Why is it called the CatBox?!? The namesake comes from the partnership with the UA Beach Program (where BearDown Beach was used in 2016 and 2017) and a tribute to one of Southern Arizona’s original top beach volleyball tournaments – the prestigious CatBox Classic (and popular Calcutta) at the Tucson Racquet Club.   You had to be there to understand! 

2025 CATBOX CLASSIC INVITATIONAL (TUCSON, AZ)

The 2025 event is tentatively scheduled on March 21-22, 2025.  Please check back during the 2024-25 school year for the finalized date, additional event information, and team registration information.

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2024 CATBOX CLASSIC INVITATIONAL:  MARCH 22-23, 2024

The 2024 event will be held at Ironwood Ridge and Canyon del Oro High Schools on March 22-23, 2024.  Bear Down Beach is not available due to a home match for the UA Beach Team.   

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2024 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

  • Basha

  • Catalina Foothills

  • Cienega

  • Combs

  • Desert Ridge

  • Highland

  • Ironwood Ridge

  • Mountain Ridge

  • Mountain View (Mesa)

  • Salpointe Catholic

  • Shadow Ridge

  • Xavier College Preparatory

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​TEAM REGISTRATION

Registration will be open February 6, 2024 to March 6, 2024. 

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COACH INFORMATION

A school-board approved coach must accompany all athletes during the entire tournament - including the pairs competition.  Failure to have a coach present will result in the pairs team(s) being disqualified from the invitational.   Complete information will be available to coaches prior to the event.

 

  • TOURNAMENT FORMAT:  The CatBox Classic features two formats of competition, with Team Duals on Friday followed by an Indivdual Pairs Tournament on Saturday.  All teams will be been sorted into groups and divisions of similar competitive skills.  Teams are expected to play at least 2 matches on Friday and Pairs are expected to play at least 4 sets on Saturday. 
     

  • TEAM CHECK-IN:  All teams MUST check-in prior to competing in the tournament.  There will not be a coaches meeting - coaches can check in their teams 30 minutes prior to their first match on Friday; and check-in all pairs at the site by 8:30 AM on Saturday.

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  • ATHLETE MEETING:  There will be a pre-tournament athlete meeting (at both sites) after check-in.  A group picture will also be taken.

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