FAQ

Altinha is a cooperative sport, game, and lifestyle. It's played with a ball by minimum of two people. The goal is to keep the ball in the air. At the beginning played mostly at the beach, but now altinha can be found also on the streets and parks, all over the world.

Altinha.com is the meeting point for the global altinha community. It brings together three things in one place: a directory to find where to play (verified spots, schools, and coaches near you) and coverage of the sport through news, events, and live streams, with a shop for altinha-inspired apparel and gear coming soon. In short: Connect. Watch. Wear.

Click on Sign In, then select Create account. Choose a nickname and password, and confirm your password. Then you will be able to add a profile picture and fill in your bio. That's all, you're all set to go!

Yes! Creating an account and using altinha.com is completely free. Whether you're browsing the map to find a place to play, checking out events and news, or connecting with the community, there's no cost involved. Our goal is to make altinha accessible to everyone, so joining in and being part of the community won't cost you a thing.

Absolutely! The altinha.com community is open to everybody, no experience required. Our goal is to spread altinha around the world and help players share knowledge and experience with each other, so beginners are always welcome to jump in, learn, and grow with the community.

There's no fixed number - technically, all you need is 2 people to start. The circle of 4 players is ideal for keeping a good flow and the perfect dynamic. For competitions, 4 players per team is required, with at least one woman on the team. That's the beauty of the game: it's all about inviting people in, uniting the group, and never excluding anyone.

In a regular game, there are not many rules. You can touch the ball with any part of your body, but NO HANDS are allowed.

The rules can vary depending on the place of the competition - beach or street.

NO! Using your hands or arms is the one hard rule in altinha. The whole idea of the game is to keep the ball up in the air using any other part of your body: feet, knees, chest, shoulders, head and even your hip or bum. This restriction is exactly what makes altinha so creative and fun to watch, since players have to get inventive with their touches, tricks, and reflexes to keep the ball from hitting the ground.

At its heart, altinha is casual and cooperative - it's about playing with each other, not against each other. There are no fixed teams, no winners, and no losers in a typical circle; the shared goal is simply to keep the ball up as long as possible through creativity, teamwork, and good energy. However, altinha does have a competitive side too - official tournaments exist, with structured rules and mixed-gender teams of 4. So whether you're looking for a laid-back game or a competitive match, altinha has room for both.

It depends on where you're playing. At the beach, altinha is typically played barefoot. In other surfaces, it's really up to you and your comfort; altinha played on the street is mostly played in shoes, since the ground calls for more protection.

Anything you feel comfortable moving in! There's no strict dress code for altinha. Although, it's not recommended to play with glasses or sunglasses (you use your head a lot during the game) and it's best to avoid sharp or long jewelry.

Not really - that's part of what makes altinha so accessible and beautiful. Unlike many sports that require nets, goals, cones, or specialized gear, altinha strips things down to the essentials: a ball and a group of people willing to play. You don't need a court, a field, or any kind of setup.

You can find upcoming events in our calendar on the site, as well as through updates on our Instagram. We always try to stay on top of what's happening in the community and repost the most current events, so you'll never miss a chance to join a game near you. You can also check the altinha spots in your city on our map. There you'll find links to each school's website or Instagram to see their schedule directly.

To have your event displayed on altinha.com, reach out to us on Instagram with an image of the event and a description containing the most important details (like date, time, and location). We'll manually add it to our calendar so the community can find it.

We always try to stay on top of updates and reflect any changes on the site and Instagram as soon as they happen. That said, it's also worth following the Instagram profiles of the schools organizing the events directly, so you get the most up-to-date info straight from the source.

At the core of altinha.com is a simple set of values: be inclusive, and welcome everyone with open arms. There's no room for racism or discrimination of any kind - we're all equal here, and we're for each other. It really comes down to peace and love: respect one another, support one another, and keep the spirit of the circle alive, on and off the field.

Yes - when you create your profile on the site, you can choose your skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced, or pro. This is optional, so it's entirely up to you whether you want to share it, but it can help others get a sense of your experience when connecting or playing together.

To reset your password, click Sign In and select Forgot password, then follow the steps to set a new one. To update your account info, log in and head to your profile settings (top right corner), where you can edit your nickname, bio, profile picture, and skill level at any time.

When you're logged in, click on your profile picture in the upper right corner, then go to Password & Account. Type "DELETE" in the indicated box, and click "Yes, delete everything" to permanently remove your account.