Volleyball competition sponsored by Dodge
Wednesday, 02 Jul 2008 15:47
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Dodge will be sponsoring and helping to run a set of 'urban' volleyball tournaments across the UK, it was revealed recently.
Throughout July and August, the Dodge Urban Beach Volleyball tour will travel to places as diverse as Glasgow, Portsmouth, Birmingham and Cardiff, mainly using the new Dodge Journey people carrier and the Nitro 4x4.
Over 200 tonnes of sand will be brought to each location to create a beach court, surrounded by an arena for spectators.
Players confirmed for this year’s tour include, for the first time, guest Australian pairs Sam Boehm and Christopher McHugh and the high flying Aussie girls Becchara Palmer and Alice Rohkamper, while English competitors Jody Gooding and Morph Bowes return to defend their 2008 title.
In the Beach4 tournaments, local teams can battle it out on the sand for the title of ‘Beach4 City Champions’.
There are also opportunities for young volleyball stars of the future to get involved and get a taste of what this sport has to offer. The ‘Beach Kids’ programme is available for local children under the age of 16.
At each event they will be given the opportunity to get free expert tuition from some of the UK's top coaches to develop their Beach Volleyball skills.
Tim Cantle-Jones, event director of the Dodge Urban Beach Volleyball tour, said: "Our Tour has proven to be hugely successful in the past and with the sport hotting up for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, we’re sure this year’s is going to be even bigger and better!
"This is a chance for people of all ages and abilities to get involved, whether you’re completely new to volleyball or already a member of a team. It’s great fun and also a unique opportunity to see the professionals in action."
The tour starts in Milton Keynes on July 11th, before moving to Glasgow (19th), Portsmouth (8th August), Birmingham (14th) and finally Cardiff Bay on the August 23rd.
All the events will build-up to the FIVB World Under-21 Championships taking place in Brighton on September 3rd.