If anyone recalls the A-Team show quote, "I love it when a plan comes together"...that's how the 6/2 "copacabana" tourney worked out. It was a gorgeous day, Larry and Desi ran the tourney, I ended up getting the thumbs up to play, we ended up with 13 teams, Adam and Tavake played after a hiatus, and we finished before 6 p.m. even with match play/lots of play for everyone.

My left knee still inflamed and hurting, I was hoping my partner (Adam) would be the healthy one. We had a good run until an accident left Adam with limited mobility and a swollen ankle- I think it was okay to move forward and left, but he was unable to move back and right effectively- or something like that. Either way, seven teams went to Gold and six to silver. We paid out top three in both Gold & Silver and provided lunch to all participants (NICE).

Great playing by many people- I notice that Stanley & James and Greg & Kyle played exceptionally well. Way to go to Marcus, Thomas & Bobby for continuing to improve their game.

Here is the breakdown, congrats to all the players and the top finishers.
Gold:
1. Jorge & Mike
2. Harris & Adam
3. Larry & Dave
4. James & Stanley
5. Kelsey & Jessica, Jarrad & Taylor
6. Cassidy & Tavake

Silver:
1. Holly & Dave
2. Greg & Kyle
3. Travis & ZZ
4. James & Marcus
5. Thomas & Bobby, David & Kevin

See you at the next on- Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Sneakerz.

Registration for the Men's doubles tourney "Copacabana" is now officially open. On Saturday, June 2, 2012 VBUG invites you to the Men's doubles tournament at Sneakerz.

Desi and Larry have volunteered to run this tournament for VBUG since we (Shayu & I) are expecting a new addition to the family... you can still email/text your entries to me or get in touch with Desi or Larry. Thanks for the support all...see you soon

Men's:
1. Stanley & James
2. Larry & TBD
3. Mike & Jorge
4. James H. & Marcus
5. ZZ & TBD
6. Thomas & Bobby
7. Harris & Adam
8. Nat & TBD
9. Kurtis & TBD
10. Dave & Kevin
11. Adrian & Stephen?
12. Tavake & TBD

Cinco De Mayo Tourney 5/5/12

Hola folks, when I referred to our May 5th doubles tournament as “extravaganza” little did I know that it would turn out to be a spectacular day of volleyball, and fun for all. We were happy that we were able to accommodate so many players with partner “hook-ups”, and last minute changes (even morning of event).  I believe it is that persistence and flexibility that has helped VBUG grow the scene.


We started with 5 teams and ended with 14 teams for the tournament on Saturday morning. We were able to use all six indoor sand courts to burn through pool play (quickly). We then moved to a double elimination tourney. We had enough teams to accommodate both Gold and Silver, with Cash prizes for both groups.

Great playing everyone and a big welcome to all the new and veterans who made the Cinco De Mayo tourney a fun event.

Results below…

Gold:

1. Desi & Larry

2. Jorge & Harris

3. Jeff & Dave

4. Adrian & Steven

5. Kevin & Dave, Chris & Kerry

6. Rick & Zack

Silver:

1. Mike & Stanley

2. Nat & Paul

3. ZZ & Sanjar

4. Ben & Albert

5. Vince & Carlos, Rosie & Anna

6. Kristine & Erin

Men:
1. Harris & Jorge A.
2. Jeff &TBD
3. ZZ & Sam
4. Kevin & Brian S.
4. Paul H. & Chris
5. Desi & Larry
6. Travis & Nat
7. Adrian & Steven
8. Kurtis & TBD

Women:


Registration for 'Cinco De Mayo' Extravaganza has begun...

• Same Gender, Men’s doubles and Women’s* 2's or 3's tourney



• When: Saturday, 5/5/2012 8:30 a.m. check-in and 9 a.m. start



• Where: Charlie’s Sandbox

VBUG offers a fun friendly atmosphere, all players are welcome!!!



$15/player or $20 day of event so register early



*due to request, Ladies can play 2’s or 3’s per team on a short court.

Vet & Newbie Tourney 4/14/12

Congrats to Jorge & Paul for taking the 1st and Aaron and G for their second place finish.

The 2nd annual Vet & Newbie tourney date is set. Join us on Saturday, 4/14/2012 for this fun event and our official kick-start to the Spring 2012 season.

The following is an example of the format we’ll follow- tourney will be tailored to number of players... At this time we will hold 18 spots for men and 12 spots for the ladies. Divide players into two groups of 9. The 9 “vets” draw a partner, and then into 3 pools of 3, games to 15?

This tourney starts with ranking our 'Vet' players who register from 1st to Xth player. The Newbies will then draw from a hat and based on the assigned number get partnered with the Vet to play in a set of games (Rd 1), then repeat for another round. We will start to eliminate the bottom from each group after end of round two. This goes on until we have the last four players, two vet and two newbies battling for the finals.

Start: 8:30 check-in , 9 a.m. start
Location: Sneakerz
Cost: $10/player prior to 4/13/12 and $15 day of event.

Men:
Wave 1: Jorge M., Aaron, Jeff, Matt V., Harris, Kevin J. Desi
Wave 2: Greg, Kurtis, Eddie, Travis, Paul H., ZZ, Chris
Wave 3: GAZ, Mark, Barish, Sean

Women:
Wave 1: Sheila, Rachel,