This Friday through Sunday the National Volleyball League brings its 5th pro stop of the 2014 season to host the Hermosa Beach Championships from September 19 – 21. The tournament will feature 16 elite men’s and women’s teams competing for a prize purse of $50,000 on eight courts just north of the Hermosa Beach pier.
The event is free and open to the public with qualifying matches starting Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Through the NVL’s PlayFIT Foundation and in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, the league will also host a free clinic with NVL pros on Saturday for all ages from noon to 12:45 p.m. Space is limited for this free clinic and participants can register online.
Beach volleyball courts in Manhattan Beach.
Beach volleyball in the South Bay is serious business; it underpins the ebb and flow of summertime recreation for the athletically minded weekend warrior and the well heeled, seasoned pro. This weekend the volleyball courts just north of the Hermosa Beach Pier will be jammed pack with all types of pros and juniors looking to make a career out of a sport that was born on the sand just a bit north in Manhattan Beach. According to their website, the mission of NVL is to create a sustainable future for pro beach volleyball in the U.S.
“We always look forward to our Hermosa Beach tournament because of the tremendous support we get from the community,” said NVL Founder and CEO Albert Hannemann. “The fan turnout is incredible and we’re excited to bring them a full weekend of events, live music, player meet and greets and more. Many of our players have trained and competed on these beaches for years and feel at home here in Hermosa.”
Men’s Finals match will take place on Sunday around 3:25 p.m. and the Women’s Finals should start earlier around 2:15p.m. For a complete guide to match times visit the official site of the NVL, the “soul of beach volleyball.”