Aug 30, 2017 - Watch the 2017 Triples Championships
Jul 18, 2017 - 2018 Dates
We have received a lot of emails asking when the next Waupaca Boatride is. For those wondering, we are always scheduled around the second Saturday of July. The dates for 2018 are July 13-15.
Oshkosh will be host to both Lifefest and Rock USA on that same weekend, so hotel space will be extremely limited. You will want to book your hotels ASAP if that's the route you prefer for lodging.
Jul 9, 2017 - Photo Contest Submissions
We're officially taking submissions for the photo contest. Some of the photos we've already seen are amazing, so send them to us by the end of the month and we'll post our favorites to Facebook and have a contest. The Grand prize is a free entry to next year's event, and if we use your photos for our 2018 marketing materials, we will make sure to give you credit. For more details on how to submit your photos, please email eddie@waupacaboatride.com.
Notes:
- Please remember that check in for triples begins on Friday July 7 at 5:00pm and Saturday July 8 at 6:30am.
- Changes/additions since Tuesday 07/04/17 are not reflected in the Pools document .
- Your Pool or Court Number may change. Look at the Pool Play Boards when you check-in. Also, any no shows may affect what court you are playing on.
- Above Pool Assignments are for Friday Quads, Saturday Triples and Sunday Reverse Quads. Pools for Juniors Quads, Juniors Sand Doubles and all Sand Doubles will be announced the day of.
Jun 29, 2017 - Camping Update
The initial camping area is full. We are now offering Overflow Camping. The location of the overflow camping area is not set in stone yet, so anyone that registers will be given an overflow campsite number and will find out where their spot is when they check in. Register Now
Another Option: there is a campground about 3.5 miles away that has some availability for tent campers and some RVs. You can get more details here: www.circle-r-camp.com.
Jun 27, 2017 - Triples Registration Update
We have reached our max in a couple of triples divisions and are nearing limits in other divisions so we have deactivated automatic registration for that tournament.
We have crossed the 800 triples teams mark for the first time in our history. We have been developing new court areas at Brighton Acres to handle the big increase this year.
Jun 27, 2017 - 2017 Official Clothing Design
Plastic Clothing will be providing the official tournament gear again this year. Here's a glimpse of this year's design. Visit the Vendors page for a larger view.
Jun 26, 2017 - New Grass Triples Milestone
We have crossed the 800 triples teams mark for the first time in our history. We have been developing new court areas at Brighton Acres to handle the big increase this year.
Jun 25, 2017 - New Record Teams
Last year we set a record with a total of 1308 teams for the entire weekend. This year we have surpassed that total with no signs of slowing down and several days left to register.
Jun 24, 2017 - Camping is Full
Demand for campsites has outgrown our site map. We need to assess the grounds this week and see if there's room for any more sites. Check back later.
If you are a team that lost a player or is still in need of a player, you can view all of the available players on our Find A Player page.
May 16, 2017 - Watch the 2016 Triples Championships
May 15, 2017 - Camping Registration is Open
Camping registration for the 2017 Waupaca Boatride Volleyball Tournament is now open.
Camping is a cheap alternative to hotels as it's one flat price for the whole weekend versus a per night rate. The campground is located right across the street from Brighton Acres and all of the festivities.
There are three types of campsites that you can register for: a 20x40 foot regular site ($55 for the weekend), a 20x40 foot family/quiet site ($55 for the weekend) and a 40x40 foot RV/double site ($90 for the weekend). Campsites are assigned on a first-come, first served basis. If you are camping in groups, you are going to want register sooner than later.
Please Note: Due to some issues we've had in the past, we are no longer allowing the use of personal ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Scooters, Golf Carts or any other motorized vehicles. Please see the camping page for all of the details and rules.
Thank you to everyone that sent us photos and to all those that voted. Even if your photos didn't win the contest, we could possibly use them in this year's marketing materials, for which you would be credited. View all of the contest photos here.
Mar 9, 2017 - Lloy Ball to Head Juniors Clinic
We are hosting a full day juniors clinic on Thursday, July 6, 2017. The clinic will feature gold medalist Lloy Ball, as well as local beach coaches, and is open to boys and girls ages 10-18.
Lloy Ball was a setter for the American national team from 1993-2008, and a participant of four Olympic Games. He led Team USA to the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and was voted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2015.
Feb 22, 2017 - Doctor's Note
Every year we get flooded with requests to move our tournament dates because people already have something scheduled on that weekend and they don't want to miss out. While we won't ever move from the second weekend in July, we can try to help you.
Maybe this Doctor's Note can get you out of your other event so you can make it this year: 2017 Waupaca Boatride Volleyball Tournament Doctor's Note.
Feb 14, 2017 - 2017 Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2017 Waupaca Boatride/US Open Grass Volleyball Tournament. The event will be held at Brighton Acres, The Bar of Oshkosh and Rev's Bowl Bar & Grill in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 7-9, 2017.
2017 change: We have brought back the A division for Men's & Women's Sand Doubles on Friday. The Open division will be at Brighton Acres, the A division will be at The Bar of Oshkosh and the Under 6' division will be at Rev's Bowl Bar & Grill. Space is very limited in these sand events, so registration will close early if a division fills up. Note: If you are not an Open team, do not sign up for Open. The tournament directors will reject or move teams if necessary.
Nov 2, 2016 - 2017 Dates
Every year we get flooded with emails asking when the next Waupaca Boatride is so people can plan their weddings, reunions and other activities around it. For those wondering, we are always on the second weekend of July. The dates for 2017 are July 7-9. Plan accordingly!
