Wednesday, March 25, 2009

2009 USA Volleyball Junior Beach Tour

It's that time again! USA Volleyball is kicking off its 2009 USA Volleyball Junior Beach Tour on May 2, 2009 in Gulfport, Mississippi, and it's open now to all players under the age of 21 who want to take part!

For those who aren't familiar with the USA Volleyball Junior Beach Tour, it's a series of Saturday events that crosses the United States from one coast to another. The tour begins in Mississippi and culminates in a final event on August 16, 2009 in Huntington Beach, CA.

There's no qualification necessary. Any 2 member, same gender team can register online through the USA Volleyball website to take part. Registration costs are $30 per person if you register online and $40 on site. Online registration closes at midnight the Thursday before the even to give the staff time to process the appropriate paperwork that always comes along with these things; however, players are welcome to come the morning of the event.

The events are open exclusively to USA Volleyball members; however, becoming a member is simple and can be accomplished through their website. The tour is designed for same gender beach volleyball teams, with individual matches determined by age. There is no rating associated with the Junior Beach Tour; players play strictly for fun, and have their choice regarding which events they want to take part in.

In the spirit of fun, there will be no "official" officials presiding over the individual games. Players officiate, and parents are welcome to come and watch in the role of parents, friends and "soft" coaches rather than officials. All in all, it's a great experience for young players. If you're interested you can check out the details at http://usavolleyball.org/event/event/1346#News.


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