Posted on 02 July 2010 by Chuck Rey
Last year, the AVP Tour stopped in Coney Island for the July 4th tournament. Growing up in Chicago, I remember a few stops coming through Chicago for that weekend. I wonder why the AVP does not have consistent dates for tournaments, like 4th of July weekend in Chicago. Chicago is a great venue and I know Chicago is a favorite stop among pros. I would think consistent dates each year, like the Indy 500 or The Masters, would generate more repeat business. Maybe the FIVB schedule in conjunction with AVP budget issues has something to do with the scheduling.
So where is good volleyball being played over the July 4th weekend?
Posted on 21 May 2009 by Chuck Rey
Jeff Nygard AVP Comeback from skin-cancer
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Jeff Nygaard has made a comeback on the AVP tour after undergoing treatment for skin cancer. He’s the only top competitor wearing a long-sleeved shirt during competition.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
The former UCLA volleyball star and Olympian favors long sleeves over the AVP Crocs Tour’s usual near-nakedness. He’s outspoken after being treated for basal cell carcinoma and melanoma.
By Pete Thomas | Los Angeles Times
May 22, 2009
Despite an impressive career and a recent resurgence on the pro beach volleyball circuit, Jeff Nygaard will never become a poster child for the AVP Crocs Tour.For one thing, the tour has its marquee male players in Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, who are Olympic gold medalists and, on most days, unbeatable.
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Last year, the AVP Tour stopped in Coney Island for the July 4th tournament. Growing up in Chicago, I remember a few stops coming through Chicago for that weekend. I wonder why the AVP does not have consistent dates for tournaments, like 4th of July weekend in Chicago. Chicago is a great venue and I know Chicago is a favorite stop among pros. I would think consistent dates each year, like the Indy 500 or The Masters, would generate more repeat business. Maybe the FIVB schedule in conjunction with AVP budget issues has something to do with the scheduling.
