Grand Slam
There were three Grand Slam tournaments. These events give a higher number of points and more money than the rest of the tournaments.
- Stavanger, Norway – ConocoPhillips Grand Slam, June 28 - July 3, 2005
- Paris, France – Beach Volleyball Paris-Ile de France Grand Slam, July 26–31, 2005
- Klagenfurt, Austria – A1 Grand Slam presented by Nokia, August 3–7, 2005
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