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3 Things You Should Know for 2026! 
1. LetsGO + AVP Open
$20k cash purse!
LetsGO is partnering with the AVP to host the AVP Heritage Contenders at the Mother Lode Open!
Earn AVP Points on the AVP national tour
$20,000 split between Mens and Womens Divisions!!
Single elimination qualifier on Friday, 4 Men’s and 4 Women’s teams advance to double elimination 16-team brackets
11 teams admitted to bracket play via AVP points (including from the MBO)
LetsGO will admit 1 wildcard per division
AVP will provide official referees
The biggest Mother Lode final ever on Monday afternoon!
Huge thank you to ACME for sponsoring the Open!
2. LetsGO Volleyball +
USA Volleyball Grass Tour
Grass gets an upgrade! The Mother Lode and LetsGO are joining the USA Volleyball Grass Tour for 26'!
Big additions for 26′ grass:
1. NEW: More teams + more divisions = more fields! Now playing at Wagner Park and Rio Grande Park
2. NEW: Open level grass triples – $1000 purse winner take all!
3. Improved: Baby court expands to 5 nets, $1000 purse split between 4 teams!
Mikasa is the official sponsor of the Mother Lode Grass!
Same great nets, antenaes, pads, and court lines + new Mikasa volleyballs
Earn USAV Grass Tour points and work your way up the national rankings
**No USAV memberships required**
3. Masters Divisions Updates
Masters divisions will be playing on brand new sand for 26′!
Wednesday: 55+ Mens and 50+ Womens
Thursday: 45+ Mens and 40+ Womens
Age is determined by calendar year of your birthday only
Divisions capped at 16 teams – waitlists for further entries
Huge thanks to Neiman Funds for sponsoring the Masters program!
Mother Lode 2026 Schedule
AVP Heritage Contenders - Sand
Koch Lumber Park
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| Division | Wed 9/2 | Thur 9/3 | Fri 9/4 | Sat 9/5 | Sun 9/6 | Mon 9/7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's | AVP Qualifier | Main Draw | Main Draw | Finals | ||
| Women's | AVP Qualifier | Main Draw | Main Draw | Finals |
LetsGO / USA Volleyball Grass Tour
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| Division | Wed 9/2 | Thur 9/3 | Fri 9/4 | Sat 9/5 | Sun 9/6 | Mon 9/7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Court Open - $1000 | Wagner | |||||
| Triples Men's BB | Wagner | |||||
| Triples Men's B | Rio Grande | |||||
| Triples Women's BB | Wagner | |||||
| Coed A Doubles | Wagner | |||||
| Men's BB | Wagner | |||||
| Men's B | Rio Grande | |||||
| Women's BB | Wagner | |||||
| Women's B | Rio Grande | |||||
| Coed Open Triples - $1000 | Wagner | |||||
| Coed BB | Wagner | |||||
| Coed B | Rio Grande | |||||
| Men's A | Wagner | |||||
| Women's A | Wagner |
Masters Sand
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| Division | Wed 9/2 | Thur 9/3 | Fri 9/4 | Sat 9/5 | Sun 9/6 | Mon 9/7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 55+ Masters | Koch Lumber | |||||
| Women's 50+ Masters | Koch Lumber | |||||
| Men's 45+ Masters | Koch Lumber | |||||
| Women's 40+ Masters | Koch Lumber |
Returning for 2026 - baby court open!
Highlights:
All new mini courts!!
14ft wide net, 44ft court lines
Open level 2v2 grass
8 teams – any gender
$1000 Cash Purse
Skyball ace is +2 pts
Pools in the morning.
Bracket in the afternoon.
Same day finish and an epic finals match!!
More about the Mother Lode
Made for everyone from beginners to the pros. Professional nets, provided tents, and a thrilling center court for finals matches for all divisions. LetsGO offers Mens and Womens Masters, Mens & Womens & Coed Open, A, BB, B,
Single day divisions allow you to play single gender one day, then coed the next – all at your own ability level.
Amenities such as food, sports massages, and merchandise from our many vendors provides the ultimate Aspen experience
More about LetsGO Grass
Upgraded Pro Equipment
No more saggy nets! We bring the goods with a custom made pro-net system for every grass court, paired with our FIVB-spec 8-meter courts with high-visibility 2″ orange court lines. Each net has a bottom cable to keep volleyballs in play, plus high quality antennas, pole pads, and ball stops.
Plus, all nets are set up for you in advance!
Shade Tents and Beach Umbrellas
Leave the heavy lifting to us! LetsGO provides shade for registered teams. Tents and beach umbrellas are set up and secured for your use. There’s always extra room if you want to bring a tent as well.
Center Court Village
This village is built for volleyball! Cheer on top teams and grab a bite at the Tiki Hut Grill. Stop by the our featured vendors and the LetsGO Surf Shack for official event gear.
LetsGO Sand - Masters and Open
Open Division
Our exciting Pro-OPEN competitions feature the best of professional and olympic players from across the country. Winners compete for a generous cash purse and additional prizes, plus equal pay for both mens & women’s divisions. Payout is always the same day!
Masters Division
Friendships are renewed and rivalries live in our Masters divisions. Compete in our many age groups for cash and prizes. Then join us for Masters dinners and gatherings in the evening.
Center Court Village
Center Court Village features a variety of fun, top-tier volleyball focused vendors. Find clothing from Slunks, Vollis, B-Fresh Gear, Valley Lidz and LetsGO. Food is provided by our partners at Conundrum Catering.
Get the body taped, adjusted, and ready for the next match at Ute Pass Chiropractic featuring Rock Tape.
For the best discounted lodging rates be sure to visit our preferred Lodging Partners!
Be sure to check out our amazing sponsors!
LetsGO Policy
REFUNDS: Refund cutoff is 21 days prior to event with advance written approval.
MEMBERSHIP FEES: We do NOT require AVP, AAU or other annual membership fees for registration.
WEATHER: We play in rain, dew, snow, and all conditions except for lightning. Tournament Director will notify you of any safety delays.
RULES: Current USA AVP Rules are used for all divisions.
CLEATS: No metal cleats. Non-metal turf shoes ok with Director approval.
DRUGS/ALCOHOL: Drugs and Alcohol are not permitted at LetsGO events and venues. This prohibition applies to players, staff, and spectators.
GLASS: For safety of the players, glass bottles and other glass containers are prohibited at LetsGO events and venues. Please use aluminum or plastic bottles.
PETS: Well behaved pets are welcome on-leash where park rules allow. Please clean up after your friend. Do not leave them in your vehicle unattended.
GAME TIME: Be present at your net. volleyballlife.com will provide estimate game times, but it is your responsibility alone to track the progress of your pool or bracket. Warmup/stretch prior to game time. No pepper on court, just hitting/passing. Forfeit after 10 minutes of delay if absent. Tournament Director has final authority in any decisions.
PRIZES: For cash purse-eligible divisions, please find the tournament director immediately after your match for immediate payout. For novelty prizes please see the tournament director for prizes. For clothing prizes, we will exchange sizes on-site, or ship direct to you if we don’t have your size at the event. Prize detail is on the event page.
COVID19: LetsGO asks players to follow all health guidelines from local government or community authorities.
CODE OF CONDUCT: We expect the highest level of sportsmanship and respect for staff, referees, players, and event partners. Foul language, intimidation, or bad behavior is not tolerated and may result in removal from the event with no refund.
LODGING: Book lodging early. Mountain towns are in high demand during summer weekends. Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak. Call lodges directly for openings from cancellations. Book lodging early. Camp in designated campsites only. We are not permitted nor insured for camping at LetsGO venues.
Please contact us with any questions using the contact form.