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Regional Events 2008

Okay, so Mike and Diane's back yard is clearly THE place to play volleyball in the Capital District. But if you feel the need to stray beyond Sprakers, here are some regional events you might enjoy.

Know about an event that's not on here? Email us the information, and we'll add it to the list.
Looking for not-so-local events? Try www.volleyballnet.net.

June
  • June 1st, Saturday - Hang and Bang Volleyball Tournament
    • Format: Sixes, coed (2 women on court)
    • Divisions: B/BB, BB/A
    • Location: ABC Sports and Fitness, Latham
    • Contacts: Jen Distin at jdistin12@yahoo.com , 518-588-3835
    • More Info: $150/team, registration deadline May 18th

  • June 7th, Saturday - Grass Doubles Tournament
  • June 8th, Sunday - Grass Doubles Tournament
  • June 21st, Saturday - Fourteenth Annual Richmond-Cobleskill Lions Tournament
    • Format: Fours (not necessarily coed), grass, men's height nets
    • Divisions: Advanced (A), Intermediate (B), Possibly a third division
    • Location: Cobleskill Richmondville High School
    • Sponsor: Richmond-Cobleskill Lions
    • Contact: George Lawrence, 518-895-2883, george.lawrence@diamondridge.com
    • More Info:

  • June 28th, Saturday - Grass Doubles Tournament
  • June 29th, Sunday - Grass Doubles Tournament

July

August
  • August 2nd & 3rd -- 2008 Prospect Child and Family Center Beach Tournament
    • Format: Fours, men's & women's (Saturday) or coed (2 each, Sunday), beach
    • Divisions: Power/A, Competitive/B, Recreational/Novice
    • Location: Million Dollar Beach, Lake George, NY
    • Sponsor: Proceeds to benefit the Prospect Child & Family Center.
    • Contact: Development Department at 518-798-0170

  • August 9th, Saturday - Mike and Diane's Volleyball World Seventh Annual Sand Classic King and Queen Tournament
    • Format: King and queen fours, sand
    • Location/Sponsor: Mike and Diane's Volleyball World
    • Contact: Mike and Diane Houghton
    • More Info: Get the whole scoop here.

  • August 16th, Saturday - Grass Doubles Tournament
  • August 17th, Sunday - Grass Doubles Tournament
  • August 23rd, Saturday - CDGD Men's and Women's Fours
  • August 30th, Saturday - Gateway Volleyball Alliance Tournament
    • Format: Fours, reverse coed
    • Divisions: A, B, Juniors (younger groups that want to play competitively but not ready for B or A), and Backyard (non-competitive)
    • Location: Salisbury Pavilion, Salisbury, NY
    • Sponsor: Proceeds go to local athletes in honor of Valerie J. Lynch-Richard
    • Contact: Jessi Lynch-Kucel at 518-568-2626 or Kristy Lynch at 568-2116.
    • More Info: $20/person includes tournament fee and chicken barbeque; Here's a flyer with details and entry form.

September