Kiraly announces U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball for September 21-23
 

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, March 20,  2007.-  With the number of beach volleyball players around the country growing, volleyball legend and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Karch Kiraly announced plans for the U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball presented by Corona Extra, which will be played Sept. 21-23, 2007 in Huntington Beach, California.

 

Sanctioned by USA Volleyball and produced by The Elevation Group, the tournament is expected to draw more than 250 volleyball teams and approximately 1,000 beach volleyball players in the first year.  Tournament play will take place in up to 15 different divisions, including draws for men, women and co-ed two-person, four-person and six-person teams.  In addition there are plans for two divisions of masters’ categories for both men and women with one division for those players 37 and older and a second one for those 45 and older.

 

“For years I have wanted to establish an event that would bring serious beach volleyball players together in Southern California, the birthplace of the sport, and thanks to USA Volleyball and Corona Extra that dream will become a reality this year,” Kiraly said.  “Just as we did in the old days, the event will showcase the many faces of beach volleyball with men and women competing in two-person, four-person and six-person teams.  Our hope is that we will be able to bring this great game to more people with a nationwide grassroots approach.”