Alki Volleyball Association Creates Youth Scholarship

The AVA, leading promoters of beach volleyball events at Alki Beach in Seattle, is working to support the growth of beach volleyball in the local community.

A scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded at the end of the 2009 summer season to an individual player, between the ages of 12 and 18, based on these criteria: participation and sportsmanship.

The AVA Volleyball scholarship will be paid to the USA Volleyball recognized club team of the player's choice, in the Puget Sound Region and is intended to go towards club costs for that player.

To apply for the AVA scholarship, sign-up in person at any AVA tournament. Application deadline is August 23, 2009.

To see the full schedule of AVA 2009 tournaments, go to: www.alkivolleyball.com

Winner of the scholarship will be announced by September 1, 2009.

Contact: Phillip van Rooyen


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AVA '09 Beach Volleyball Season has begun !

Ready for another exciting summer of beach volleyball at Alki beach!

The first tournament is next weekend Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31. Online registration is required. Register your team early.

We've got a great season with lots of prizes and action lined up for this year. Details are in the email we sent, in case you missed it, you can read it here.

If you'd like to get future emails (about once a month in the summer months), Sign up for our mailing list, or join our facebook group.

Look forward to seeing you down on Alki beach this summer!


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US Open Qualifiers will be hosted by the AVA on Alki beach Aug 1st & 2nd, and July 28th.

AVA is the official qualifying organization for US Open Beach Volleyball in Seattle. Winning your specific AVA division on the Alki Grand August 1st / 2nd or June 28th will get you a free entry into the US Open finals in Manhattan beach, CA in September this year.

More about the US Open Beach Volleyball:
The US Open of Beach Volleyball was created with the specific purpose of providing an opportunity for adult players to pursue a crowning achievement on a national stage. The sport continues to grow as demonstrated by the level of active participation found at the regional level. We see players actively participating on all four coasts and at unique and special centers throughout the interior of the United States. Karch Kiraly is spearheading the development of the US Open. He is working with USA Volleyball and the Elevation Group, a sports and entertainment marketing firm managed by former IMG and ClearChannel/Live Nation executives.
www.usopenbeachvolleyball.com

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