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Apollo Noronha and Quinn Shields win ECI Spikeball title at Kiwanis Park

Apollo Noronha and Quinn Shields claimed the 2026 ECI Spikeball crown at Kiwanis Park, staking an early claim to ECI's local roundnet pecking order.

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SummerSpike turns Coney Island beach game into premier roundnet event

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Roundnet France packages Paris 2026 Worlds as a full spectator event

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Roundnet builds governance path as Olympics dream gains momentum

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Paris 18th arrondissement puts roundnet at the center of summer program

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Roundnet Germany builds school-ready curriculum around 360-degree play

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Spikeball Tour Series says shorter rallies hurt roundnet’s appeal

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Roundnet grows from backyard game into world championship sport

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PRO Roundnet League unveils club-style 2026 season and playoffs

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Paris Worlds adds defense camp ahead of 2026 championships

Paris Worlds will pair its 2026 championships with a two-day defense camp at the end of August, turning the run-up in Paris into a skills week for players chasing Worlds-level edges.

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India opens World Championship 2026 applications for overseas players

India Roundnet has opened applications for overseas players for Worlds 2026 in Paris, widening the national pool before the Sept. 2-6 championship.

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North American roundnet tour launches USA and Canada pathway

Roundnet’s U.S.-Canada ladder is now one pathway, with Atlanta opening the first of 12 NATS stops and Canada listing 14 series events, four majors and a championship.

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British Roundnet unveils Worlds squad amid Paris 2026 buildup

British Roundnet has set its Worlds 2026 selection pathway for Paris, with Birmingham’s University Nationals framed as a live audition for the next Great Britain roster.

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IRF sets hotel payment deadline for Worlds 2026 in Paris

The hotel-room payment window for Worlds 2026 has closed, forcing federations to lock in Paris housing before deposits disappeared. The IRF is now turning logistics into roster reality.

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Worlds 2026 launches limited-edition set for Paris championship

Worlds 2026 is selling a limited-edition set tied to Paris, turning championship gear into an early marker of the sport’s biggest stage.

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Northeastern wins College Roundnet national title with undefeated run

Northeastern ran the table in Charlotte, beating NC State, Penn State and Cal Poly to finish the 2026 College Roundnet Nationals unbeaten.

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Roundnet Worlds 2026 sets Paris venue and September dates

Parc du Tremblay will host Worlds 2026 from Sept. 2-6, with the official Instagram already pushing tickets, housing and a live site.

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USA Roundnet celebrates 26-medal haul in podium-filled event

Team USA's 26-medal haul pointed to rare depth across the roundnet roster, with USA Roundnet spotlighting podium finishes instead of one isolated title.

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British Roundnet shifts Brighton Beach Major to Aug. 1

Brighton Beach Major has moved to Aug. 1, and British Roundnet has already published its 2026 slate for players mapping the summer series.

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Europe’s roundnet calendar grows with formal sanctioned events process

EURA’s 2026 sanctioned-events framework turns the calendar into a legitimacy test, tying rankings, pro status and tour access to a tighter hosting standard.

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Roundnet's 2025 rulebook reveals a fast, self-officiated 2-on-2 sport

Roundnet's 2025 rulebook puts self-officiating at the center, with disputes, hinders and observers shaping how 2-on-2 matches are won.

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What pocket means in roundnet and why it matters

Pocket is the space between the net and frame, and it can decide whether a rally stays legal, dies on impact or flips from defense to attack. Knowing it changes how roundnet is watched and called.

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European Roundnet Association tightens 2026 Tour Series registration rules

EURA's 2026 ETS lottery and new team-change and cancellation rules shift entry power from fast clicks to eligibility, deadlines and planning.

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How to watch roundnet, from serve to finishing spike

Roundnet looks chaotic until you track the serve, first contact and finishing spike. The three-touch rhythm is where control, spacing and momentum swing a rally.

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Denmark launches Playerzone rankings for teams and individual players

Denmark’s new Playerzone ranking ladder splits teams and individuals, with the top 16 individual players set for Pro division access at Danish Roundnet Tour stops.

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Study of 166 players finds shoulder and ankle injuries lead roundnet risk

A 166-player study gives roundnet its first hard injury map, with shoulder and ankle problems leading the risk list and forcing smarter prep.

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Balling on the Beach opens 2026 registration, stay-to-play format confirmed

Balling on the Beach has opened 2026 registration with a 100% stay-to-play rule. Boys and girls divisions are set for Broward County Convention Center, adding lodging to the entry cost.

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NC State roundnet club caps breakthrough season with national seventh place

NC State’s roundnet club finished seventh nationally, sent the largest nationals contingent and hosted its first sanctioned tournament in a breakthrough 2025-26 season.

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Queen City Roundnet Tournament 2026 opens registration in Regina

Queen City Roundnet opened July 18 registration at Kiwanis Park, with Fwango signup and Bridge City ties pointing to a wider Regina-Saskatchewan pipeline.

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California Roundnet maps 2026 schedule with San Jose, San Diego events

San Jose's NorCal Regionals #2 drew 55 teams across six divisions, while California Roundnet's 2026 board now points to San Diego as the other major stop.

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Michigan State tops Midwest roundnet rankings ahead of Central Sectionals

Michigan State and Cincinnati opened Central Sectionals as the Midwest’s top two, giving the bracket an early favorite and a likely title collision.

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USA Roundnet confirms Premier Spike nets and bigger ball for 2026 nationals

USA Roundnet will stage 2026 Nationals on Premier Spike nets and a bigger 4.25-inch ball, changing serve-receive, defense and bracket prep.

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USA Roundnet names 12-athlete men's team for 2026 IRF competition

USA Roundnet names 12 men to its 2026 national team, signaling deeper selection depth as the U.S. heads toward IRF play in Paris.

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East Roundnet releases 2026 schedule, adds more sanctioned events

East Roundnet’s 2026 calendar adds more nationally sanctioned stops, tying rankings and club titles to a fuller Northeast pathway.

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Worlds 2026 website goes live as Paris championship rollout begins

Worlds 2026 is now live online, putting Paris and the Sept. 2-6 world championship in one official hub. Federations are already sizing up roster plans.

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Pro Roundnet League unveils 2026 season with squads, standings and live stats

Pro Roundnet League is building its 2026 season around squads, live stats and standings, with 4 divisions, 10 conferences and playoff spots tied to points and Elo.

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British Roundnet sets clear path to Team GB for Paris World Championship

British Roundnet has mapped a direct route to Paris: a May 3 London selection event, named selectors and tight eligibility rules now define Team GB’s path.

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Belgium hosts first official Spikeball Roundnet World Championships with 33 nations

Belgium’s first official world championship drew 33 nations and more than 250 teams, giving roundnet its clearest proof of a real international title path.

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