Grand Sands

What Grand Sands does

Grand Sands Volleyball, LLC operates a year-round indoor and outdoor multi-court sand volleyball facility at 10750 Loveland-Madeira Rd in Loveland, Ohio, serving the Greater Cincinnati market since November 2009. The 20,000 sq ft facility contains 14 professional silica sand courts — 7 indoor and 7 outdoor — plus over 3,500 sq ft of boardwalk, patio, and dining areas, beach showers, a private shower, and an integrated full-service restaurant and bar (with a Smoothie/Parfait bar added in 2018). The business was founded by volleyball enthusiasts to address the absence of a year-round indoor/outdoor sand volleyball venue in the region and combines sports, hospitality, and community programming under one roof.

The company's product surface spans organized league play across multiple skill tiers (A, B, C, D) and formats (Coed 2's, 4's, 6's; Men's 2's and 4's; Women's 4's) running Sunday through Friday, competitive tournaments (including Halloween, anniversary, charity, and sanctioned AVPNext Gold events), casual open play on Sundays, hourly court rental, party and corporate event hosting, on-site F&B, and an online branded merchandise shop (Grand Sands Gear). Pricing is structured as 9-week league sessions at $176/$352/$528 for 2-/4-/6-person teams (with an $88 deposit and balance due by week 2), $6–$9 per-person open play fees, hourly court and referee rates, and event packages with ala carte, buffet, or family-style meal options.

The go-to-market model is community-led and direct-to-consumer: customers register teams through the website, book courts by phone/text for open play, and inquire directly for event hosting. Marketing is concentrated in Facebook, an email newsletter, the company website, YouTube, and on-site tournament events. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no parent company or institutional investors indicated, and operates with 11–50 employees. The venue was ranked the #1 place to play volleyball in Ohio by VolleyballMag.com in 2020 and has hosted the AVPNext Gold Tournament drawing teams from across the country.

Name

Grand Sands

Legal name

Grand Sands Volleyball, LLC

Website

https://grandsandsvolleyball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grand Sands is a privately-held, year-round indoor and outdoor multi-court sand volleyball facility in Loveland, Ohio (Greater Cincinnati), serving adult recreational and competitive league players with 14 courts, on-site restaurant and bar, tournaments, and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports Complex / Sand Volleyball Facility

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB), Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Sand volleyball leagues
• Indoor volleyball facility
• Volleyball tournaments
• Recreational sports venue
• Beach volleyball courts

Headquarters

HQ city

Loveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. League Fees: Teams pay registration fees per session. Fee structure based on team size: 2-person teams $176, 4-person teams $352, 6-person teams $528. $88 deposit due at registration, balance due by week 2.
2. Open Play: Casual open play sessions available on Sundays. Players pay per person: $9/person for 2 hours (Nov-April), $6/person for 2 hours (May-Oct).
3. Food and Beverage: Full restaurant with made-to-order menu and fully stocked bar. Over 35 fresh menu items including pizza, sandwiches, tacos, and wings. Smoothie/Parfait bar added in 2018.
4. Event Hosting: Birthday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, and community gatherings. Food service options include ala carte, full buffet, or family-style meals.
5. Tournaments: Various tournaments throughout the year including Halloween tournaments, charity events, and championship tournaments. Tournament fees collected via Venmo.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grand Sands operates a year-round indoor and outdoor multi-court sand volleyball complex in Loveland, Ohio, providing 14 professional silica sand courts (7 indoor, 7 outdoor) under a 20,000 square foot facility, complemented by a full-service restaurant and bar. The facility delivers organized league play across multiple skill levels and formats, recreational open play, competitive tournaments, private event and party hosting, and branded merchandise sales through an integrated sports, hospitality, and community-based venue model.

Product overview

Grand Sands is a year-round indoor and outdoor sand volleyball facility in Loveland, Ohio, offering 7 indoor and 7 outdoor sand courts under a 20,000 square foot facility. The business operates as a unified recreational sports complex combining core volleyball offerings (league play in multiple formats and skill levels, tournaments, and open play) with hospitality services (full restaurant, bar, and party/event hosting). The portfolio includes league play across formats (Coed 2's, 4's, and 6's; Men's and Women's divisions) at various skill levels, competitive tournament events, casual open play, court rentals, and a full food/beverage service. An online merchandise shop (Grand Sands Gear) operates as a supplementary offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• League Play Organized league volleyball across skill levels A, B, C, and D and formats including Coed 2's, Coed 4's, Coed 6's, Men's 2's, Men's 4's, and Women's 4's, running Sunday through Friday. Teams register and pay per session (9 weeks per session: 7 weeks of league play plus a tournament).
• Tournaments Competitive volleyball tournaments including themed events such as the Halloween Tournament and 10 Year Anniversary Lottery Tournament, charity events, and sanctioned events including the AVPNext Gold Tournament (48 participating teams from across the country).
• Open Play Casual drop-in volleyball sessions on Sundays, allowing individuals to play without committing to a full league. Per-person pricing: $9/person for 2 hours from November through April and $6/person for 2 hours from May through October.
• Open Court Rental Hourly private court rentals for groups during non-league times, booked via text with staff and paid online.
• Restaurant and Bar Full-service on-site restaurant serving over 35 fresh, made-to-order menu items (pizza, sandwiches, tacos, wings and more), a smoothie/parfait bar, and a fully stocked bar with favorites. No outside food or beverages (except bottled water) and no glass containers are permitted on the property.
• Party and Event Hosting Event hosting for birthday parties, anniversaries, corporate events, fundraisers, and community gatherings, with food service options of a la carte, full buffet, or family-style meals.
• Grand Sands Gear Shop Online merchandise store selling Grand Sands branded apparel and goods.
• Sand Volleyball Court Facility Year-round sand volleyball facility with 14 professional silica sand courts (7 indoor and 7 outdoor) under a 20,000 square foot facility, equipped with beach showers and over 3,500 square feet of boardwalk, patio, dining area, and private shower facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Founded 2009 - over 15+ years of community building
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pinstripes: Multi-unit operator combining recreational gaming (bowling, bocce) with full-service restaurant and bar and large private-event business. Comparable to Grand Sands' F&B-driven, event-heavy venue economics.
• Andretti Indoor Karting & Games: Multi-location indoor entertainment complex combining go-karting, games, and full F&B. Broadly comparable as a destination sports/entertainment venue with high per-visit spend.
• Topgolf: National sports-entertainment venue operator combining a sporting activity with full F&B and event hosting. Operates at much larger scale but mirrors Grand Sands' sports-plus-hospitality destination model.
• Life Time Fitness: Large multi-sport facility operator with memberships, group classes, leagues, and on-site F&B. Operates at vastly larger scale but addresses the same community-recreation membership/league demand as Grand Sands.

Direct peers

• 562 Volleyball Club: Long Beach-area indoor volleyball club running leagues, tournaments, and youth/adult programs. Comparable to Grand Sands in its multi-format league structure and competitive/recreational mix.
• Mango's Beach Volleyball: Year-round indoor/outdoor beach volleyball facility in New Orleans. Grand Sands was explicitly benchmarked against Mango's by VolleyballMag.com as one of the best man-made beach volleyball sites in the U.S., making it the closest comparable operator.
• Beach Cities Volleyball: Southern California-based beach volleyball club and event operator running leagues, tournaments, and clinics. Comparable to Grand Sands in its volleyball-only focus, community-driven model, and multi-format league offerings.
• Volleyball Beach: Florida-based indoor/outdoor sand volleyball facility operator offering leagues, open play, and tournaments. Closely mirrors Grand Sands' year-round indoor/outdoor court setup and league-based business model.
• Hermosa Beach Volleyball: Long-running beach volleyball venue and club in the Hermosa Beach, CA area. Operates league play, tournaments, and lessons on sand courts, comparable to Grand Sands in sport focus and community-led GTM.

Others

• Flight Club (Social Darts): Multi-unit social sports bar concept combining a recreational activity (darts) with full F&B and event hosting. Adjacent comparable to Grand Sands' integration of sport, food/beverage, and private events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/grandsandsvolleyball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-sands

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