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Olympian Misty May-Treanor Coming to Long Beach, NY
Three-time
Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor is providing the next generation of
aspiring volleyball players a platform to take their game to the next level
with the Dream in Gold Juniors Clinic and Tournament Series Presented by
Spalding. The Dream in Gold tour will stop in Long Beach August 2-4 featuring a
clinic and tournament for juniors conducted by May and her associates and an
adult tournament with $5,000 cash prizes.
“I am so excited to get out there and see the eagerness of
these juniors who are the future of the sport,” May-Treanor said. “These young
athletes will be playing in an organized and engaging environment similar to
what I enjoyed as a junior myself.”
Junior players
will be divided into various age groups and skill levels to grant each junior the
opportunity to gain the most out of the experience. Each clinic will cover all
of the basic fundamentals and volleyball game strategies, providing players
with a day of comprehensive skill development.
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Tournaments
will consist of a round robin format for maximum play, and play offs and
championship games will determine division winners. Division winners will
receive an invitation to the East Coast Surfing Championships in Virginia
Beach, Va., to compete for the 2013 championship.
“Associating
with Misty in this endeavor, following her 2012 Olympics achievement, is a
privilege and something we plan to build upon for years to come,” said Paul Sullivan,
Vice President of Spalding. “Spalding has been a long-time supporter of Misty
May-Treanor and is excited to continue its legacy with this elite and
comprehensive program.”
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Schedule
of events, sanctioned by Volley America:
Friday August 2:
10 am- 2 pm: Junior clinic with Misty May
3 pm to 6 pm:
Adult clinic with Pro Volleyball player Mark Burik
Saturday August 3: 8 am check in
Doubles
tournament for adults: Open, AA, A & B divisions
$1500 prize
money in Men and Women’s Open
$250 prize
money in MAA & WAA
A & B
Divisions receive merchandise prizes from Spalding, Reflekt Polarized, ZEMgear,
Rider Sandals, Sprout Watches, Rox Volleyball and Park & Sun Sports
Sunday August 4: 9 am check in
Junior
tournament for boys and girls doubles.
Divisions:
boys and girls 18 years old and under, 16 & under, 14 & under, 12 &
under
