Cash prize formats
Open and cash prize competitions run across grass and beach — all at Nickerson Beach Park, Lido Beach, NY
Prize payout structure
Cash prizes based on a minimum number of teams in the division. Prize money paid by check to each player on the qualifying team.
# TEAMS | TOTAL | 1ST PLACE | 2ND PLACE | 3RD PLACE | 4TH PLACE |
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3 | $210 | $210 | - | - | - |
4 | $280 | $280 | - | - | - |
5 | $350 | $350 | - | - | - |
6 | $420 | $420 | - | - | - |
7 | $490 | $490 | - | - | - |
8 | $560 | $440 | $120 | - | - |
9 | $630 | $490 | $140 | - | - |
10 | $700 | $540 | $160 | - | - |
11 | $770 | $590 | $180 | - | - |
12 | $840 | $640 | $200 | - | - |
13 | $910 | $710 | $200 | - | - |
14 | $980 | $660 | $200 | $60 | $60 |
15 | $1050 | $670 | $220 | $80 | $80 |
16 | $1120 | $680 | $240 | $100 | $100 |
17 | $1190 | $690 | $260 | $120 | $120 |
18 | $1260 | $700 | $280 | $140 | $140 |
19 | $1330 | $720 | $290 | $160 | $160 |
20 | $1400 | $740 | $300 | $180 | $180 |
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Prize money is based on a minimum number of teams in the division. · Prize payout is done by check written to one player. · Players must have a Social Security number as winnings are declarable income. · Players without a SSN will have 50% deducted and sent to the IRS as required by law — they may file with the IRS to receive a refund if no taxes are due.
Cash prize rules & eligibility
What you need to know before competing in the OPEN division
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Active VBLI membership required
All players must have an active VBLI membership to compete in any cash prize event.
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Prizes to finalists only
Cash prizes are awarded only to players who qualify for and compete in the finals. You must be present to collect.
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Payment by check
Prize money is paid by check written to the team captiain — not to individual players.
✅ Who can play
🏐 Any skill level Open player
✍️ Active VBLI member
🌿 Outdoor events only
📅 May through September
❌ Restrictions
🏟️ No indoor cash prize events
🚫 Must be present at finals
🪪 SSN required for payout
⚠️ Min teams required for prize