THE DEEP DISH BLOG

Deep Dish Takes on the UKBT Club Championships 2026! The UKBT Club Championships 2026 will certainly be remembered as one of the toughest events we've competed in. With torrential rain, relentless wind and some of the strongest clubs in the country battling it out on the sand, the weekend tested every aspect of beach volleyball. But despite the conditions, our Deep Dish family showed exactly what we're about. With teams representing Deep Dish Crystal Palace, Deep Dish Bournem

Over the past three weeks, Deep Dish CEO Jake Sheaf has been working closely with players in the men's and women's intermediate and advanced sessions, assessing current levels and getting to know both new and returning members. Jake said "It’s been fantastic to see so many familiar faces back on court, alongside a strong group of new players joining the sessions. The energy, effort, and positivity across all sessions have set a great foundation as we head into the summer." Up

This winter, something bigger than just volleyball happened. In the space of 5 months, we ran 18 tournaments , turning what is usually an off-season into a relentless stretch of competition, energy, and community. What started as a series of events quickly became a weekly ritual: players showing up, battling the elements, and coming back again the next weekend for more. More Than Just Matches Across the season, the numbers tell a powerful story: 18 tournaments 130+ hours of

Summer is Back at Crystal Palace! Summer is on the horizon, and that can only mean one thing at Crystal Palace: the return of long evenings on the sand, incredible community vibes, and a packed schedule of beach volleyball classes and socials. We’re absolutely delighted to launch the 2026 schedule for all our classes and socials! This summer we’ve made a few exciting changes as part of our ongoing commitment to building a programme that caters to all ages and skill levels, fr

We’re back with another round of Community Spotlights – celebrating the legends who bring the vibes, the energy, and the heart to our courts. This month, we had nominations pouring in across all three venues, and it’s clear just how much our community means to one another.

We launched our brand-new Community Spotlight series this past month to celebrate the legends who bring the vibes, the energy, and the heart to our courts, and wow, what a way to kick things off.