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New London, CT

Veach VB League in New London CT

McM Restoration Volleyball Leagues Comes to Ocean Beach Park Hampton Bays, New York March 4, 2009: East End Volleyball and MCM Restoration are joining forces to bring a weeknight beach volleyball league to Ocean beach Park in New London, CT. The league will have 3 divisions and offer competition for novice to skilled level players. The Ocean Beach Leagues will be part of the EEVB league program that attracts over 2,000 players at sites throughout LI. The New London league teams will all be eligible to go the AVPNext League Nationals at Cedar Beach, Babylon, NY in September to compete against players from throughout the US. The 2008 league schedule at Ocean Beach Park will be: Every Wednesday night, June 17 through Aug. 19 6 pm until dark 3 divisions: 4s for skilled level players Competitive Coed 6s for intermediate level players Recreational Coed 6s for novice level players Ocean Beach Park has the prettiest beach of any East End Volleyball program. Players love to come to Ocean beach because of the beautiful views from the beach of the lighthouses, off-shore islands, ferries, The Coast Guard’s Eagle Clipper Ship and the occasional submarine. The beach is perfect for beach volleyball tournament because it is shielded from strong winds and the sand is soft for diving yet firm enough to facilitate jumping. Ocean beach also ahs all of eh facilities that players and fans would want from food to live entertainment to after play drinks For further information and applications contact East End Volleyball at www.eevb.net  (Apr 27, 2009 | post #1)

New London County, CT

Beach Volleyball League In New London CT

McM Restoration Volleyball Leagues Comes to Ocean Beach Park Hampton Bays, New York March 4, 2009: East End Volleyball and MCM Restoration are joining forces to bring a weeknight beach volleyball league to Ocean beach Park in New London, CT. The league will have 3 divisions and offer competition for novice to skilled level players. The Ocean Beach Leagues will be part of the EEVB league program that attracts over 2,000 players at sites throughout LI. The New London league teams will all be eligible to go the AVPNext League Nationals at Cedar Beach, Babylon, NY in September to compete against players from throughout the US. The 2008 league schedule at Ocean Beach Park will be: Every Wednesday night, June 17 through Aug. 19 6 pm until dark 3 divisions: 4s for skilled level players Competitive Coed 6s for intermediate level players Recreational Coed 6s for novice level players Ocean Beach Park has the prettiest beach of any East End Volleyball program. Players love to come to Ocean beach because of the beautiful views from the beach of the lighthouses, off-shore islands, ferries, The Coast Guard’s Eagle Clipper Ship and the occasional submarine. The beach is perfect for beach volleyball tournament because it is shielded from strong winds and the sand is soft for diving yet firm enough to facilitate jumping. Ocean beach also ahs all of eh facilities that players and fans would want from food to live entertainment to after play drinks For further information and applications contact East End Volleyball at www.eevb.net About East End Volleyball East End Volleyball has been organizing beach volleyball tournaments for 30 years since 1977. Based in the East End of Long Island, EEVB has grown into the largest beach volleyball series in the East End of the country with tournaments from Newport, RI to Miami Beach. Sanctioned by AVPNext, the grass roots organization of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, EEVB runs over 35 events for over 3,000 players. About AVPNext AVPNext, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's membership-based grassroots program, works with local organizations to host and run volleyball programs for all ages and levels of competition. It sanctions a wide variety of volleyball tournaments, recreational leagues and instructional camps/clinics for all ages and abilities throughout the United States and represents the nation's largest network of outdoor amateur volleyball associations. About McM Restoration McM Restoration is a Southeastern CT home remodeler who has a strong interest in beach volleyball and helping the sport grow in SE Connecticut. McM Restoration owner pat McAneeny has played the sport for the past 15 years and has improved from a week doubles player into a very strong tournament level paler. His support of beach volleyball at Ocean Beach is supplying many local players with an opportunity to compete and improve their games like he was able to do. The McM leagues will also offer the opportunity for recreational level players to just come out and enjoy a fun night at the beach playing volleyball Fact Sheet: Event: McM Restoration Volleyball Leagues Dates: Every Wednesday night June 17 to August 19 Time: 6 pm until sunset Cost: $350/team, $250 if pre-registered and prepaid by May 31 Prizes: Native Eyewear Sunglasses, to first place team in every division. Merchandise prizes from league sponsors Venus USA, Vincere Sports, Dig Magazine, Sweet Tomatoes, Volleyball Magazine, Rider Sandals. Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority and Park and Sun Sports will be awarded for 2nd through 4th place teams... Web Site: For further info go to www.eevb.net  (Apr 27, 2009 | post #1)

Beach Volleyball

$60,000 Big Shot Volleyball Series

Presented by Native Eyewear & Bud Light Upcoming 2008 EEVB Tournament dates: March 1-2: $4,000 Bud Light AVPNext 2008 Kickoff, Siesta Key, FL March 8-9: $2,500 Bud Light Big Shot Tournament, Clearwater Beach, FL March 15-16: $5,000 Ft Lauderdale Open in conjunction with ESM March 22-23: $2,000 Native Eyewear Big Shot Tournament, Singer Island, Riviera Beach, FL March 29-30: $2,000 Rider Sandals Big Shot Tournament, Delray Beach, FL April 5-6: $2,000 Venus Swimwear Big Shot Tournament, Hollywood, FL MO: $750 April 26-27: $2,000 Bud Light Big Shot Tournament, Clearwater Beach, FL May 3-4: $2,000 Native Eyewear Big Shot Tournament, Hilton Head, SC May 24-25: $1500 MCM Restoration Big Shot Tournament, New London, CT June 28-29: $2,000 Bud Light Big Shot Tournament, Newport, RI July 19-20: $3,000 NYC Open Coney Island, NYC July 26-27: $2,000 Bud Light Big Shot Tournament, Newport, RI August 9-10: $3,000 MCM Restoration Open New London, CT Aug. 30 – Sept 1: $3,000 MCM Restoration New England Championships, New London, CT October 18-19: $6,000 AVPNext National Championships, Siesta Key, FL NOTE: The March 15-16 Ft. Lauderdale tournament is being held in conjunction with Exclusive Sports Marketing and the Zephyr Hills Tour. We have given them that weekend to run a large prize money early season event without making the player’s choose which tournament to play in. We would appreciate it if all players could sign p for this tournament at www.eevb.net/reg. All registration for this even must be pre-paid. The EEVB registration site has no additional fees. AVPNext membership is not required for this tournament Additional dates will be added as verified. EEVB’s complete schedule is listed at http://www.eevb.ne t/sitemap.htm as dates are verified Information about each site can be reached at www.eevb.net/sites .htm Junior Divisions: will be offered every Sunday in Florida except Easter for boys & girls, 15 & Under and 18 & Under. Please help get the word out about the Junior program. Richard Heiles East End Volleyball PO Box 49 Hampton Bays, NY 11946 www.eevb.net  (Feb 12, 2008 | post #1)

Beach Volleyball

Local Businesses Support Pomerantz Family Volleyball Tournament

Local businesses in the Township of Washington, NJ area have come up big to support the February 23 Hymen Pomerantz Scholarship Volleyball Tournament. The event, to be held at Westwood Regional High School, will raise funds for local high school student starting college in the fall of 2008. Coed 6-player volleyball teams from throughout the Tri-State area will play in 3 separate divisions: Competitive, Intermediate and Recreational. The $100/team entry will be combined with donations from local businesses to fund the scholarship. Local businesses have contributed everything from cash donations to merchandise baskets for the raffle to bagels that will be sold at the tournament raising additional scholarship funds. Local businesses contributing to the tournament so far include: Cardiologist Dr. M. Katebian The Melting Pot Millennium Physical Therapy Ronnie's Bagels World Gym Arts & Ends Chris & Company Conrad's Confectionary Granita Grille LaViano Jewelers Merle Norman Parian Jewelers P.J. Finnegan's Shaw's Book Store Bagelicious Bensi David's Bagels DaVinci Master Barbers It's Greek to Me Tender is the Night The Mountain House The Nail Tree The Original Italian Pizza & Restaurant Westwood Pets. Additional sponsors are still being accepted. For complete information about joining the tournament or becoming a sponsor contact East End Volleyball.  (Feb 9, 2008 | post #1)

Newsday

Name "The Play"

The Catch is alreadybtaken so let's call it The Giant Catch  (Feb 7, 2008 | post #829)

Beach Volleyball

AVPNext/Wilson Nationals: Results

The AVPNext/Wilson National Championships were held in Clearwater Beach, FL on Oct 20-21. Hosted by East end Volleyball, it was the largest tournament ever in EEVB’s 30 year history. Over 240 teams form 20 states and Canada participated in 12 Adult and junior Divisions. Teams were awarded $5,800 in cash prizes plus Wilson Volleyballs, Native Eyewear Sunglasses, Rider Sandals, dinner at Sweet Tomatoes and Spike Volleyball.com gift certificates. Players also earned double points in the $15,000 AVPNext/Wilson Grand Prix. In the Men’s Open Division Florida’s Matt Henderson and Joey Cash defeated California’s AJ Mihalic and Florida’s Dana Camacho. Mike DiPierro, playing with Steve Grotowski from the Great Britain National Beach Volleyball Program, finished third wrapping up the Grand Prix Title and $1,000 1st place prize money for DiPierro. The other 3rd place team was Mark and Steve Van Zwieten. The Women’s Open Division was won by Florida’s Tara Kuk and Kim Whitney, the best women’s team on the East Coast, defeated Chara Harris and Brooke Langston, also from Florida. Third place went to S. Carolina’s Vicki Vega/Lindsay Rust and Ola Wolak (NJ)/Iwona Lodzik (IL). This tournament was truly a National Championship with players arriving from throughout the US and Canada to compete on the silky white sand of Clearwater Beach. Perusing the results shows that players from 17 states and Canada took prizes home with them at the end of the competitive weekend. AVPNext, Wilson Sporting Goods and East End Volleyball have contributed $15,000 for a season long Grand Prix competition. Players have earned points all season long with the top players sharing the prize money at the conclusion of the 2007 season. Nine of the top 20 Men’s Open players competed in the Nationals. Mike DiPierro was able to fight off Matt Henderson and win the $1,000 1st place prize even though Henderson won the National title. DiPierro’s 3rd place finish gave him just enough points to lock up the season-long Grand Prix Championship. In the Women’s Open Grand Prix, 13 of the top 20 players competed in the Nationals. Rebecca smith was able to maintain 1st place ahead of her twin sister Rachel and the hard charging Tara Kuk. The social highlight of the weekend was the Saturday Evening Bud Light Player’s Party held at Shephard’s Bach Resort, a very hot spot in the Florida nightlife scene. Close to 200 players came to the party to feast on complimentary Bud Light’s and a food buffet supplied by Shephard’s. The party went late into the Florida evening resulting in some slower play in the Sunday coed division. Player’s flew and drove out of Clearwater beach Sunday October 21 all looking forward to the 2008 Nationals which are tentatively planned for a return visit to Clearwater. All players should make sure they join AVPNext during the 2008 season to be eligible to compete in 2008 AVPNext/Wilson National Championships and $15,000 Grand Prix. For further info go to www.avp.com and click on Volleyball Nation.  (Oct 29, 2007 | post #1)

Beach Volleyball

$6,000 AVPNext/Wilson National Championships, Clearwater Beach, FL

Schedule: October 20-21 Clearwater Beach, FL Time: Women’s Open Finals scheduled for 6 pm Saturday, 10/20 Men’s Finals scheduled for 2 pm Sunday 10/21 8 am to 6 pm Saturday for Men's & Women's Open, A, & B Divisions 9 am to 6 pm Sunday for Coed Open, A, & B, & Men's AA & B Divisions Playoffs 4-6 pm each day Cost: Free for spectators, $55/team Prizes: $60,000 total will be awarded during the entire 2007 season including $6,000 in Clearwater Beach $2,500 Men’s Open $2,500 Women’s Open $1,000 Coed Open, MAA & WAA divisions Additional prizes from Sarasota Ford, Rider Sandals, Caribbean Tourism Organization, Native Eyewear Sunglasses, Venus USA, Spike Nashbar, Vincere Sports, Iron Horse Bicycles, Dig Magazine, Sweet Tomatoes, Volleyball Magazine, Atlantic City Convention & Visitor’s Authority and Park and Sun Sports will be awarded in the A and B Divisions. Sanctioning: by AVPNext, the grass roots program of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. AVPNext offers tournaments to give playing opportunities for players of all levels to improve their game. Additional information and photos are available on the EEVB Internet Web Page www.eevb.net The 2007 beach volleyball season will wrap up October 20-21 at Clearwater beach, Florida with the AVPNext/Wilson National Championships. Co-sponsored by Bud light and Native Eyewear, the tournament will attract players from throughout the United States to the white sand beaches across from the Red Roof Inn. The tournaments will be the 34th tournament in the 35 tournament series promoted by East End Volleyball throughout the East Coast in 2007. The series has awarded over $60,000 cash prizes throughout the season that started March 3 in Florida. Players from over 20 states and Canada are expected to compete for a share of the cash prizes during the AVPNext/Wilson National Championships. Top players competing include Florida players Steve Grotowski and Mike DiPierro, the best team on the East Coast, and Ihor Akinshyn the best player in the northeast. Also playing will be the top defensive player in the East, Dana Camacho and his partner, AJ Mihalic from Hermosa Beach, CA. Clearwater will be represented by Justin Phips and Matt Henderson. Top female players will include Rachel & Rebecca Smith, twin sisters who are the best team in the northeast, and Florida stars Chara Harris from Sarasota and Tara Burton from Clearwater . Tara and Chara both played the entire 2007 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Series finishing as high as 13th place. The tournaments are sanctioned by AVPNext, the grass roots program of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. AVPNext offers tournaments to give playing opportunities for players of all levels to improve their game. Players who really excel can qualify for the AVP Pro Tour through EEVB’s top events. Players of all skill levels will be eligible for play in the tournament sponsored by Bud Light. There will be divisions for intermediate and novice level events with players competing for merchandise prizes from Wilson volleyballs, the Caribbean Travel Organization, Venus Swimwear, Native Eyewear, Spike Nashbar, Vincere Sand Socks, Rider Sandals, VolleyChick, Park & Sun net Systems, Atlantic City Convention & Visitor’s Authority, and Iron Horse Bicycles.. Tournament play will start at 9 am on Saturday and 10 am on Sunday. Player check in is one hour prior to start time. Men's and Women's Open, A, and B Divisions will play on Saturday. Coed Open, A, and B, 4-player, and Men's A and B teams will play on Sunday. Admission is free for all spectators who are encouraged to come early for a front row seat. A player’s party open to the public, will be held Saturday evening at the Shephard’s in Clearwater. For further information and applications contact East End Volleyball at www.eevb.net.  (Oct 8, 2007 | post #1)

Beach Volleyball

Sarasota Ford Sponsors Beach Volleyball Tournament

$50,000 Bud Light Big Shot Volleyball Series Schedule: October 13-14 Bud Light Big Shot Volleyball, Siesta Key, FL October 20-21 AVPNext/Wilson National Championships, Clearwater Beach, FL November 3-4 Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships, Isla Verde, Puerto Rico Time: 8 am to 6 pm Saturday for Men's & Women's Open, A, & B Divisions 9 am to 6 pm Sunday for Coed Open, A, & B, & Men's AA & B Divisions Playoffs 4-6 pm each day Cost: Free for spectators, $55/team Prizes: Siesta Key: $1500 Clearwater Beach: $6,000 Isla Verde: $2,500 $50,000 during the 2006 season Additional prizes from Sarasota Ford, Rider Sandals, Caribbean Tourism Organization, Native Eyewear Sunglasses, Venus USA, Spike Nashbar, Vincere Sports, Iron Horse Bicycles, Dig Magazine, Sweet Tomatoes, Volleyball Magazine, Atlantic City Convention & Visitor’s Authority and Park and Sun Sports will be awarded in the A and B Divisions. Photos: Additional information and photos are available upon request. Web Site: For further info go to www.eevb.net The $60,000 Bud Light Big shot Volleyball Series will come to Siesta Key October 13-14. The tournament is the 33rd of 35 tournaments on the 2007 beach volleyball season. The Siesta Key event is sponsored locally by Sarasota Ford and Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. The tournament, which always draws a big crown to the sugar white sand at Siesta Key, will give away $1,500 in cash prizes. Top players from throughout East Coast will be playing in Siesta Key starting at 9 am Saturday morning including Clearwater Beach star Justin Phipps, Tampa’s Matt Henderson, and Pompano Beach brothers Steve and Mark Van Zwieten. Mark Van Zwieten was the youngest player to earn a pay check on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour in 2007. Top female players will include local star player Chara Harris who finished as high as 13th on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour this summer and the top Florida player Tara Kuk from Clearwater. The tournaments are sanctioned by AVPNext, the grass roots program of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. AVPNext offers tournaments to give playing opportunities for players of all levels to improve their game. Players who really excel can qualify for the AVP Pro Tour through EEVB’s top events. All of the top players have competed on the AVP Tour and will use this tournament as a warm-up for the AVP Season Opener April 13-15 in Miami. Players of all skill levels will be eligible for play in the tournament sponsored by Bud Light. There will be divisions for intermediate and novice level events with players competing for merchandise prizes from Wilson volleyballs, Venus Swimwear, Native Eyewear, Spike Nashbar, Vincere Sand Socks, Rider Sandals, VolleyChick, Park & Sun net Systems, and Iron Horse Bicycles. Tournament play will start at 9 am on Saturday and 10 am on Sunday. Player check in is one hour prior to start time. Men's and Women's Open, A, and B Divisions will play on Saturday. Coed Open, A, and B, 4-player, and Men's A and B teams will play on Sunday. Admission is free for all spectators who are encouraged to come early for a front row seat. A player’s party open to the public, will be held Saturday evening at Speakeasy in Siesta Key. For further information and applications contact East End Volleyball at www.eevb.net.  (Oct 8, 2007 | post #1)

Beach Volleyball

Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships

Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships Isla Verde, Puerto Rico November 11/3-4 The Caribbean Tourism Development Company (CTDC) and East End Volleyball have joined forces to produce the 1st Annual Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships November 3-4 at Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. The tournament will be held on a different Island every year. Win a trip to the 2007 Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships: 1st Place Men’s Open and Women’s Open Teams at the following events win trips including airfare, 3 nights hotel & entry fee: · 6/16-17 Long Beach, NY (part of Caribbean Week in NYC) · 7/14-15 Pt Pleasant, NJ · 7/28-29 Newport, RI · 9/29-30 Myrtle Beach, SC · 10/20-21 Clearwater Beach, FL Details: Players may only win 1 trip per season. If a winning team has already won a trip the duplicate trip will default to the 2nd place team. Trip includes round trip airfare, 3 nights at Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort and entry fee. The Caribbean Championships are open to players of all levels. Complete info is online at: www.eevb.net/Carib beanChamps.htm The Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championship will be held Nov. 3-4, 2007, awarding $2,000 cash prizes as well as the Caribbean Challenge Trophy. The Hiler Trophy – named in honor of Guy H. Hiler, a Caribbean national who became involved in working for the promotion and uplifting of Caribbean people – will be awarded to a player who best exemplifies true sportsmanship and the spirit of the Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championship. Richard Heiles East End Volleyball PO Box 49 Hampton Bays, NY 11946 www.eevb.net  (May 10, 2007 | post #1)

Beach Volleyball

2007 New England Tournament Update

East End Volleyball has a full schedule of events lined up for New England this summer. See below for complete details about: · New London · Newport · Caribbean Championships · New England Flyaway Tournament New London, CT May 26-27: $1500 McM Restoration Season Opener Aug 11-12: $3500 McM Restoration Open (2 day men’s Open double elimination) Sept. 2-3 (Sunday/Monday): New England Flyaway Location: Ocean Beach Park Check in: Saturday 8-8:30 am, Sunday 9-9:30 am (except 9/2 @ 8 am) Divisions (doubles): Sat. - Men's & Women's Open (highly skilled), AA (advanced), A (Intermediate) & B (novice) Sunday: Coed Open, A & B Newport, RI June 23-24: $1500 Bud Light Open July 28-29: $3500 Bud Light Open (2 day men’s Open double elimination) Location: Easton’s Beach Check in: Saturday 8-8:30 am, Sunday 9-9:30 am Divisions (doubles): Sat. - Men's & Women's Open (highly skilled), AA (advanced), A (Intermediate) & B (novice) Sunday: Coed Open, A & B Entry Fee Note: Please note that the men’s pen entry fee at the 7/28-29 Newport and the 8/11-12 New London Tournament will be $100. We are raising the fee at designated Men’s Open tournaments in 2007 that offer over $2500 prize money. All other entry fees will remain the same. Caribbean Championships: The Caribbean Tourism Organization and East End Volleyball have joined forces to produce the 1st Annual Caribbean Beach Volleyball Championships November 3-4 at Isla Verde, Puerto Rico. The tournament will be held on a different Island every year. Top men’s and women’s open teams can win a trip to the Caribbean Championships at the following EEVB tournament: 6/16-17 Long Beach 7/14-15 Pt Pleasant 7/28-29 Newport 9/29-30 Myrtle Beach 10/20-21 Clearwater Trip includes round trip airfare, 3 nights hotel and entry fee. The Caribbean Championships are open to players of all levels. Hotel info will be posted soon at www.eevb.net/Carib beanChamps.htm New England Flyaway: www.eevb.net/flyaw ay.htm September 2-3 at Ocean Beach Park, New London Trips to the Oct. 20-21 $3,000 AVPNext/Wilson National Championships will be awarded to the top teams in Men & Women’s Open & AA including: · Round trip airfare (up to $200 towards your ticket) · 2 Nights in the Red Roof Inn across the street from the tournament · Entry fee Saturday Oct 20 AVPNext Memberships: Everyone who plays in an EEVB league or tournament must be a member of AVPNExt, the grass roots organization of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. We do this because it helps promote the sport of volleyball. To register for your AVPNext membership go to www.avp.com/volley ball_nation/avpnex t/membership.jsp and select "click here to join" At the top of the page select East End Volleyball or Newport Volleyball Club as your AVPNext local Promoter Enter credit card info Enter player info Press enter A confirmation email with your AVPNExt membership # for the 2007 season will be sent to you to save on your computer. League players should forward that email to your captain so that they can enter it on the league roster. Tournament players should print it out and bring it to tournaments as proof of membership If anyone cannot do the membership online I can send you a form that can be filled out and returned to EEVB. Memberships done in this fashion cost $15 per season. Online is quicker and cheaper.  (Apr 19, 2007 | post #1)