Catching up on happenings at the Beach

My apologies for getting behind with regard to posting on the Wasatch Beach Volleyball blog of late - lots to do around the Beach as well as away from the Beach. First, a quick look back:

Weather contributed to a couple of soggy courts for the Season Opener, yielded water falling from the sky during the afternoon portion of the King and Queen of Wasatch Beach, and caused the cancellation of the Tune it Up and Serve it Up Spring Clinic and Tourney. We really appreciate the understanding and great attitudes that were displayed by both participants and fans. Congrats to everyone who played in the initial events. The results are posted on the Tournament page and we've started a Gallery for event images. If you have pics to share from any event, please email them to me: Mark at wasatchbeachvolleyball.com.

This weekend we have an event for women's and men's A and Open Players that celebrates the season sponsorship at Wasatch Beach by Bajio Mexican Grill. The weather looks promising so come out and enjoy the beach whether you are playing or not.

You've probably noticed not only the Bajio logos on our site and around the Beach, but also those of our beverage sponsor. General Distributing handles Bud Light and Bud Light Lime, both AVP national tour sponsors. In addition, General Distributing's NA Division provides non-alcohol beverages, four of which are featured at the Beach: 180 Energy Drink, Mix1, xingtea, and ActivWater. These beverages have already been featured as event prizes and will continue to be sold at the Beach throughout the season. Thanks to General Distributing NA for being our Associate Season Title Sponsor and for providing beverages for every taste at the Beach.

Next week marks the start of the Barefoot Wine AVPNext Championship Cup. If you haven't already heard, we are one of 16 sites around the US chosen to host this league. Winners in the women's and men's open divisions at Wasatch Beach will earn cash prizes and a trip to San Francisco in August to play in the national Cup tourney against the winners from the other 15 sites.

The national Cup tourney is played on the AVP Tour stop courts set up on the Embarcadero. The winners of the national Cup earn cash and get to stick around and play on those same courts in the AVP's San Francisco Tour Stop. Thanks to Barefoot Wine for sponsoring this league and creating these playing opportunities. By the way, if you are a wine drinker, Barefoot will be hosting tastings at Wasatch Beach on three occasions during the league. A division of Gallo, they are known for producing and selling award-winning value-priced wine.

So, come out to the Beach on Tuesday and Wednesday nights to cheer for your favorite team, and this weekend for the Bajio Open.