USA Beach National Team Opening: Player Alternates
EVENT: The World Games – Chengdu, China
DATES: Aug 10-18, 2025
POSITION: Male/Female Alternates (age 18+)
FUNDING: Self-Funded
The US Beach Korfball senior national team is looking for interested players to be alternates for The World Games in Chengdu, China Aug 10-18, 2025. The World Games is the major “audition” event for 35+ sports seeking Olympic inclusion.
Players from the alternate list would be considered to join the competition roster in the event a playing spot opens up prior to the tournament (e.g. due to an injury). This would be a self-funded playing position; expected costs for the 9-day international trip is ~$2,425 (more details below; partial funding may be available). Basketball players will be able to pick up the sport and compete quickly (no korfball experience necessary). Interested players please fill out the:
INTEREST FORM
What is Beach Korfball?
Korfball is a “century-old cousin of basketball” and “a game men and women play as equals” (New York Times). Beach Korfball is a new and fast-growing discipline of Korfball (basic rules, video of full matches).
The game is played 4×4 (two males, two females on a team) on a beach volleyball-sized court. There’s no dribbling, lots of passing, and shots are on a 11.5-foot hoop with no backboard. Games are quick (12 minutes each); 6 games will be played over 3 days in Chengdu.
USA Beach Korfball
USA Beach Korfball is overseen by the US Korfball Federation (USKF), which is a member of the International Korfball Federation (IKF). The IKF is officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The USKF and USA Beach Korfball are still in their developing stages, and are 100% self-funded/volunteer organizations.
The World Games Itinerary
Aug 10 – arrive Chengdu (TFU)
Aug 11 – acclimatize
Aug 12-13 – local trainings
Aug 14 – official training at competition site
Aug 15-17 – competition
Aug 18 – depart
Preferably the player would also be able to travel to Seattle, WA for a weekend prior to the event for a Training Camp (ideally June 20-22 and/or July 25-27).
Funding
USA Beach Korfball is still in its beginning stages and is a 100% self-funded/volunteer organization; all national team players, coaches, and personnel pay their own way.
If a competition spot opens up, this player would be individually responsible for the following costs in Chengdu:
~$1,500 Roundtrip Flight to Chengdu, China from USA (primary airport: TFU, secondary: CTU)
~$625 Accommodation/Food/Local Transportation Package (9 Days)
~$300 China Visa
Total: ~$2,425
Covered by other players on the team:
- Team uniforms/jerseys
- Other players may be able to pitch in additional funding to help support this position
Position Minimum Requirements
- Must be a US citizen, 18+
- US Passport expiration date on or after Feb 18, 2026.
Interested players please fill out the interest form