CRYSTAL PALACE SUMMER SCHEDULE LAUNCH
- Deep Dish
- 6 hours ago
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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, from complete beginners to experienced players looking for competitive play.
With community at the heart of everything we do, our sessions are designed to be welcoming, fun and inclusive. Whether you're coming to learn the basics, improve your game, or simply enjoy great times on the sand with friends, there’s something for everyone.
2026 Schedule
What’s New For 2026?
Beginners & Improvers Class
Our Beginners and Improvers sessions are now combined on our booking site. After the warm-up, coaches will split players into two groups to ensure everyone trains with others at a similar level. This allows us to better support a wider range of players within the same session.
Whether you’re just starting out, new to the game, improving quickly, or close to progressing to Intermediate, our coaches will place you in the most suitable group so you can get the most out of your training.
Each coach will then lead a session of up to two courts, ensuring players still receive focused coaching and feedback.
Single Gender Intermediate & Advanced Classes
This is our biggest change of the season, with two key updates for this level.
Men’s Intermediate & Advanced will now train at the same time on Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:30pm, while Women’s Intermediate & Advanced sessions will run Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:30pm. These will remain separate sessions with separate coaches, but running them at the same time allows us to better manage player levels and ensure training groups accurately reflect the class level and ability.
We have also introduced Advanced Gameplay Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 – 10:00pm. These sessions are limited to 12 players, allowing the coach to focus on high-quality, concentrated gameplay. Expect lots of rallies, competitive play, and opportunities to develop your tactical awareness and match performance.
Level Names
We have recently updated the names of our player levels and created a clearer set of criteria to ensure players are placed in the most appropriate classes.
The new levels are:
Beginner
Improver
Intermediate
Advanced
Elite
Throughout the Summer season and beyond, our coaches will be placing a stronger focus on ensuring players are training in classes that match their ability level. This helps players develop more effectively, stay challenged, and enjoy their sessions with others of a similar standard.
As part of this process, coaches may recommend that some players move into a different level group to better support their development.
If you have any questions about levels or class placements, please feel free to speak with one of our coaches. You can view our level guide HERE
Price Update
We have standardised our pricing across all training sessions and socials.
After many years without any increases, all classes and socials will now be priced at £15 per session.
However, we continue to offer excellent discounts on season passes and bulk class passes, meaning you can still access sessions for under £10 per session.
Season Passes
Season passes for all classes and socials are back! If you’re planning to join us regularly this season, grab a pass and enjoy big savings.
Core Season Pass: 4th May - 6th Sep: £189 (£10.50 per class)
Full Season Pass: 6th Apr - 4th Oct: £234 (£9 per class)
Please note: Season passes have limited availability and will not be able to be purchased after the season has started. Multiple season passes per person permitted.
More On The Schedule
Beyond our new updates, the schedule still includes many of the sessions our community loves, offering plenty of opportunities to train, play and enjoy the sand throughout the week.
Mixed Intermediate
Our Mixed Intermediate session continues to offer a fantastic atmosphere of learning, gameplay and socialising, bringing players together in a supportive and fun environment.
Social Volleyball, the Deep Dish Way
Of course, summer at Deep Dish isn’t just about training, it’s about playing. Our weekly socials are always a highlight of the season, giving players the chance to jump into games, mix with the community and enjoy the relaxed beach atmosphere. These sessions are designed to be fun, welcoming and inclusive, whether you're coming with friends or turning up solo.
Expect plenty of rallies, laughter, and post-game chats in the chill-out areas as the Deep Dish community comes together on the sand.
Coaches & Organisers
Expect both familiar and new faces this summer! We’re currently working on finalising our dream team crew, with a focus on allocating consistent staff to each class and social. This helps us prioritise consistency, build stronger connections, and better manage playing levels for everyone involved.
Stay tuned, we can’t wait to share the full team with you soon!
Written by Jake Sheaf, CEO and Head of Venues
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