How many teams will this year's event welcome to Chicago?
The goal will be to welcome 48 teams to Sandblast from across the country. As described above, the goal will be 32 teams for the "Game" division and 16 for the "Spirit" division.

How do I submit a bid to Sandblast?
As of now, entrance to Sandblast will be granted on a first come, first serve basis, but based on response, we reserve the right to refund a team's registration in the future. Other than your payment, there is not currently any information that needs to be submitted along with your registration fee. We will be making enhancements to the website to allow for the entry of a team profile much like we did offline last year.

How do I indicate which division I would like to participate in?
This will be done via the online form process when available. Since access to the "Spirit" division will be smaller than the "Game" version, an application process may be required to get in. Creativity will certainly be rewarded and recognized.

How many players can be on a team?
Based on the food and party expenses for Sandblast, rosters will be capped at 15 participants. You can have less, but you cannot have more. Most teams will come with about 5-6 women and 8-9 men.

What is the playing format for each division?
We will be following the BULA rules for 5-on-5 play that will have a 3/2 ratio with a a minimum of 2 women on the beach at a time. Three or more women could play, but the opposing team would not be required to match.

I am very interested in playing at Sandblast, but have only a few friends or no friends and not team, can I still participate?
Unfortunately, Sandblast no longer offers any teams of individuals. Rosters are due around June 1st and that is when I start hearing of teams looking for individual players to fill spots. Please feel free to send me an email now and around early June. I recommend being as detailed and creative as possible with your skills/experience as I will usually just forward your email to the captain(s) looking for your hotness. You can also use the Facebook group to post your "for sale" sign.

Are uniforms a requirement? Are there any special discounts available?
Uniforms are not a requirement but certainly add to the spirit of Sandblast. Those who have attended in the past have seen pink polos, army fatigues, grass skirts, bikinis (yuck) as well as some semi-professional attire. Sandblast will be working on securing a special deal for teams to order tech jerseys with your customized logos on them for the event. Our goal is to secure an offer at less than $20 per shirt for your team. More info to come shortly. If you are interested in more information about this deal, please email Adam at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Are there any special travel discounts available to get to Sandblast?
Yes and information will be posted shortly via the Travel Information area. We are reviewing local hotels and have two possibilities at about $119 per night which are located in the downtown Chicago area. If you are interested in a hotel for your team, please email Adam at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

I have another question for you, but it is not listed here, how can I get it answered?
Please email your questions to Adam Levy at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it