Volleyball Rumble returns to Pottstown for 33rd year

The Pottstown Rumble grass volleyball 2024 tournament is celebrating its 33rd anniversary this weekend in Memorial Park, Pottstown. (Courtesy Rick Martin)

POTTSTOWN — “The Largest Grass Doubles Volleyball Tournament in the World” is in Pottstown this week.

The Pottstown Rumble, established in 1991, is returning to the Pottstown area for its 33rd annual tournament. From June 21 to June 23, more than 6,000 players and more than 10,000 spectators will travel to multiple locations across Pottstown for the event.

“We’re very excited and proud to be hosting this event in Pottstown once again,” said Ken Kass, tournament director. “We sold out in under four minutes this year, and we can’t wait to welcome thousands of players to Pottstown from all across the nation.”

Pottstown’s Memorial Park will come to life this weekend with volleyball players and fans from across the country to compete in the 33rd annual Pottstown Rumble Volleyball Tourney. (MediaNews Group File Photo)

The anticipated economic impact for the weekend is more than $2 million.

“We are lucky and proud to support such an amazing event that brings in amazing economic impact to Pottstown and the surrounding areas,” said Jon Scheuren, director of sports at Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board.

Here is a breakdown of events by day.

FRIDAY

• Women’s Pro Division

• Men’s Triples

• Women’s Triples

• Master Doubles

• Junior Doubles

Thunderheads loom over the Pottstown Volleyball Rumble in Memorial Park during last year’s Rumble. (MediaNews Group File Photo)

SATURDAY

• Women’s Pro Division Playoffs and Championship

• Men’s 2 on 2 Competition

• Women’s 2 on 2 Competition

SUNDAY

• Men’s Pro Playoffs and Championship

• Quad Doubles

• Coed Doubles

This year marks the Pottstown Rumble’s 33rd year for the annual volleyball tournament. (Photo by Bill Bonney Photography)

There is a $10 spectator fee for those observing the main field only. There are no fees associated with the other four satellite fields. Spectators can enjoy food and vendors, a center-court beer tent, and more.

About Pottstown Rumble

After more than 30 years, The Rumble has become one of the largest and certainly the toughest volleyball events in the country according to the organizers. Pottstown becomes the battleground for volleyball players testing their skills, their mettle and their toughness.

Rumble players abide by “Old School Rules”, meaning they play “side-out” scoring, no let-serves, and blocks do not count as hits. They also play on the original large court size.

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Open division players battle on center court during the annual Pottstown Volleyball Rumble. (MediaNews Group File Photo)

Early on, Pottstown Rumble was billed as “A volleyball tournament run by the players, for the players.” This moniker is still true and might answer as to why so many players love The Rumble and respect the organizers.

Large cash prizes are available for first-place winners.

For more information about Pottstown Rumble, visit pottstownrumble.com or valleyforge.org/sports.

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