Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Gig Harbor is Hosting a Grass Volleyball Tournament August 3&4 at Sehmel Park



USA Volleyball Puget Sound Region, the City of Gig Harbor, Penmet Parks and Gig Harbor Volleyball Club have partnered to host the Gig Harbor Grass Classic Volleyball Tournament August 3&4 at Sehmel Park in Gig Harbor.  The event is part of the 2013 Volleyball Mecca Puget Sound Grass Points Championship and will feature divisions for adults and juniors.  Click Here for Details and Registration


“Gig Harbor is such a great place to visit and we are excited to showcase our community to the athletes and spectators during the first annual Gig Harbor Grass Classic.  Our hotels, restaurants, shops and residents look forward to welcoming everyone in August,”  said Laureen Lund, Marketing Director for the City of Gig Harbor.  

"Beach volleyball is growing extremely fast and we're happy to be working in Gig Harbor to help introduce more players to the game," said tournament coordinator, Mati Bishop.  "These events are a great way for athletes to give beach volleyball a try and for most of them once they get a taste of playing outdoors, they are hooked," he continued.  

Saturday August 3rd will feature advanced and novice divisions for both men and women.  Sunday August 4th will feature junior divisions for both girls and boys.  More information and registration is available at beach.soundvolleyball.com.