VBUG #5 results

Hola & Greetings...sorry for the delay, it's been a little wild around here. VBUG KOB #5 with 24 players signed up...here is the top 8 breakout. I will attach results in it's entirety and points running tomorrow.

1. Drew
2. Aaron/Craig
4. Adam
5. Harris
6. Krista
7. Desi/G

VBUG's KOB #4 results

Albuquerque’s first snow and ‘real’ cold weather was not enough to keep (most) of the dedicated sand volleyballers away. This 4th KOB before first day of winter packed with 24 players. VBUGs KOB is a great way to allow players from different levels, age groups (between 14 and 50 plus years of age this time around), and locations together on one facility to compete. We started the tourney to remember and a moment of silence one of our friends and volleyballer who passed away recently. I pledged to all the players my commitment to remain available for anyone who needs a hand, or a ear to listen to, especially when times are tough and you feel alone.


I was yet again very impressed with everyone’s level of play. Players continue to improve, games are tighter, and all players battle for their chance to get to the top, and the top 5 spots. It was nice to see some players return to town for the holiday’s and stop by to play, and new players like Aiden (14 year old baler) who was by far my choice for the MVP of the day! Watch out ABQ, if this little buddy of mine continues to grow and play volleyball - we will have one incredible player!

Big kudos goes out to Jeff, Adam, and John for trekking through the snow to attend the tournament; Sam for taking my call at 1 a.m. in the morning of the tournament to fill in for a bailer who (will have to pay extra next time), and all other players who support VBUG and continue to do so in 2013.

Way to go to Drew, Aaron, Marcus (making his debut) and Kurtis for playing in the top 4…

Here is the breakdown for the top 8: full results posted in the home page under KOB ranknigs

1st Drew

2nd Aaron/Marcus

4th Kurtis

5th Jimmy

6th Daniel P.

7th Harris/John

KOB Series #3 results

The November 18th KOB tournament held just after my birthday, seemed determined and adamant to leave me with a belated birthday gift. In the first game of the 2nd round I got my gift. Going up on what I hope was a big block; my little finger was the recipient of powerful spike which resulted in jamming my metacarpal bone (bone below my pinkie finger and in my hand).


I should have taken Larry’s advice and buddy tapped my fingers, or stopped playing, but when does that happen? I continued to play and the swelling and range of motion became progressively worse. I finished well enough to play for the top 4 before my hand became near useless. Playing against Casey (who made his KOB debut), Aaron, and Kurtis was fun. Great playing everyone, it was a nice tourney before turkey day.

The breakdown (full list attached):
1. Casey
2. Aaron
3. Kurtis
4. Harris
5. Drew
6. Larry
7. Jimmy
8. Thomas

Thanks all for making it happen! Looking forward to the next event, scheduled for Sunday, 12/16/12. My hand should be healed by then.

Registration is open for Sunday, 11/18/12 KOB #3

We have our first 16

First 8:. Jeff, Aaron, Drew, Harris, Tod, Kevin, Thomas, Greg
Second. 8:  Larry, Jimmy, Will, Duke, John, Casey, Mark, Bou

TBD
1. Dave?

Note; KOB is registered in increments of 4, if you register you need to show up otherwise it will cause three others to lose their spots :-(  (not cool)