Welcome to December Dance

The first-ever National Women's Collegiate Volleyball Bracket Challenge Powered by REN Athletics

Get ready to be part of history. The December Dance isn't just another bracket challenge – it's a movement to elevate women's volleyball to unprecedented heights. As the first-ever interactive tournament bracket challenge for women's collegiate volleyball, we're creating the same electric atmosphere that makes March special for basketball fans.

How It Works

Starting December 1st at 9:00 PM ET, volleyball enthusiasts across the nation can join this free challenge to predict the journey of teams through the national tournament. From the opening serve to the championship point, every match matters. Test your volleyball knowledge, chase upset picks for bonus points, and compete for a cash prize!

The December Dance features a $20,000 prize pool for the winner.

Bracket Structure

Scoring Guide

Think you know volleyball? Prove it. Every correct prediction earns you points, with more points available as the tournament progresses! Bonus points available in the early rounds if you predict an upset.

Early Rounds (First & Second Rounds)

Basic correct pick: 1 point
Upset bonus: +2 points for correctly picking a lower seed to beat a higher seed
Total possible per game: 3 points (1 for correct pick + 2 for upset)
Examples:

If #3 seed beats #14 seed and you picked #3: You get 1 point
If #14 seed beats #3 seed and you picked #14: You get 3 points (1 for correct pick + 2 for upset)
If two unranked teams play each other and you pick correctly: You get 1 point (no upset bonus available)

Middle Rounds (Round of 16 & Quarterfinals)

Each correct pick: 2 points
Example: If you correctly pick Team A to beat Team B, you get 2 points

Semifinals

Each correct pick: 4 points
Example: If you correctly pick both Semifinal winners, you get 8 points total

Championship Match

Correct winner: 8 points

Bracket Structure

Tiebreaker System

If multiple participants end up with the same total points, we'll break ties in this order:

1. Number of Sets in Championship Match

You'll predict how many sets the championship match will take (3, 4, or 5).

Example: If the match is won in 4 sets and you predicted 4, you win this tiebreaker over someone who predicted 3 or 5 sets.

2. Final Set Score Prediction

You'll predict the score of the last set played in the championship match.

For matches ending in 3 or 4 sets:

Predict a score where winning team has at least 25 points
Example: You predict 25-22
If actual final set was 25-21, and another participant predicted 25-18, you win this tiebreaker

For matches going to 5 sets:

Predict a score where winning team has at least 15 points
Example: You predict 15-12
If actual final set was 15-13, and another participant predicted 15-10, you win this tiebreaker

3. Total Match Points Prediction

Predict the combined points scored by both teams across all sets in the championship match.

Typical ranges:

3-set match: usually 125-150 total points (Example: 25-20, 25-22, 25-21 = 138 total points)
4-set match: usually 175-200 total points (Example: 25-22, 23-25, 25-20, 25-21 = 186 total points)
5-set match: usually 200-225 total points (Example: 25-22, 25-23, 23-25, 23-25, 15-13 = 219 total points)

Important Tiebreaker Rule:

Your predicted total must be equal to or less than the actual total. If you predict higher than the actual total, you cannot win this tiebreaker.

Example: If actual total points = 186

Your prediction of 185: Could win tiebreaker
Your prediction of 186: Could win tiebreaker
Your prediction of 187: Cannot win tiebreaker

Final Tiebreaker Note

In the event that multiple participants remain tied after all three tiebreakers have been applied, the $20,000 prize will be split equally among the tied winners.

Bracket Structure

Why We're Doing This

At REN Athletics, volleyball isn't just what we do – it's all we do. As the nation's leading volleyball uniform and apparel brand, we believe in more than just outfitting athletes; we believe in growing the game. The December Dance represents our commitment to:

Creating new ways for fans to engage with women's volleyball
Supporting the sport's growth at every level
Giving back to the volleyball community that has given us so much
Building excitement around collegiate women's volleyball
Making history as pioneers in the space

Who We Are

REN Athletics lives and breathes volleyball. Our team of former players and industry experts understands that volleyball isn't just a sport – it's a lifestyle. We've built our reputation on:

Being 100% volleyball-focused
Creating innovative, volleyball-specific apparel
Understanding the unique needs of volleyball athletes
Supporting the growth of women's volleyball at all levels

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The Future of Fan Engagement

The December Dance is more than a bracket challenge. It's a revolution in how fans experience the collegiate women's volleyball championships. Built on enterprise-grade technology, our platform can handle thousands of concurrent users while maintaining a secure, user-friendly interface. Best of all? It's completely free to participate.

Join the Movement!

Be part of volleyball history. Whether you're a die-hard fan, former player, or new to the sport, the December Dance is your chance to engage with women's volleyball like never before. No entry fees. No barriers. Just pure volleyball excitement. Register now and help us write the next chapter in women's volleyball history.