KOB Series #1 Results

Great start to the series everyone. We had 24 players with one sub...this is after the two injuries, and one last minute change. We could have easily ended up with 28. We started the KOB series a month earlier this season to meet demand. This worked out great, as everyone is fit, and ready to play. We noticed the play was already much better for all players. Keep up the great work ABQ...one of our goals is to make this a sought after series, so we continue to pull volleyball friends from other regions to compete. However, the main goal will remain to improve ABQ volleyball and welcome players at every level.

I seeded ranked players from last season according to their total points, and new one's by my best guess. This first series gave everyone an opportunity (after the first round) to get seeded again in the second round. The third round was determined based on those results and players finishes. From here on out, we will move toward the standard format.

Big welcome to the 11 new players...and all the regulars. Thumbs up to Aaron for taking first, and Drew, Daniel L., Chris U., Paul, & Will for playing extra tough.

The complete results are attached under KOB Series...top 8 listed...
1. Aaron
2. Desi
3. Harris
4. Drew
5. Daniel P.
6. Jimmy
7. Chris U.
8. Paul H.

Plan now for the next KOB - schedule for Sunday, 10/21/2012.

VBUG Sandbox Winter Series 2012/2013

New Mexico Volleyball Underground (VBUG) has partnered with Charlie’s Sandbox to offer -VBUG’s 2012/13 Sandbox Winter series.

Last years series was a great success. We plan to offer the same format and even more great play. Additionally, we coordinated with the Oasis and the Island (in Colorado) to avoid any event conflicts to maximize turnout.

Charlie's offers 7 indoor sand courts, perfect for the fall/winter. If you are a diehard ‘Volleyballar’ or newer to the game this will certainly be a fun, exciting, and healthy way to spend part of your Sunday.
· Keep your “sand legs” or grow new one’s this winter, only use half your Sunday, and still get to play 9 games.

VBUG Sandbox Winter Series 411

• What is it? Monthly King of the Beach style tourney w/9 games for everyone.
• When is it, first tourney Sunday, September 23, 2012 with 8:30 a.m. check in, 9:00 a.m. start
• Where: Charlie’s Sandbox
• Who/What: all levels are welcome, no partner needed. Players will have opportunity to play with new and veteran players.
• How much: $15 early registration and $20 day of event (first 16 sport are guaranteed- after 16, we will work our way up in increments of 4.

"Ipanema" Beach Tourney 8/25/12

A terrific way to end the summer season...great playing, lots of laughs, no issues, good food, cash pay out- what else can you ask for?!

Thanks to all who supported the tourneys, many more to come. Last year, I put together a short video capturing some exciting action from different events. I will try and do something similar this year, so be on the lookout. As most tournaments go, we had last minute changes and additions...ended up with 12 teams battling it on a gorgeous day. We burned through 3 pools of 4 teams in pool play by noon, and started a double elimination with match play on the winners side.

Nice playing to all- special kudos to Dave B. for playing great D. Ben & Jimmy for battling it to the end, my partner Desi for fighting through late in the day leg cramps. Way to go to Marcus for pulling the tallest beach player (Casey @ 6'7") in ABQ, and playing solid all day. Mark & Paul for continuing to improve your game.

Here is the final results.
1. Harris & Desi
2. Jimmy & Ben
3. Casey & Marcus
4. Larry & Mike Mc.
6. Paul & Mark/Holley & Jarred
7. Jeff & Dave/Stan & Candice
9. Kameron & Barish/Same&Joe/Thomas&Sarah/ZZ&Kevin

Registration for Saturday, 8/25/12 doubles sand tourney...is open. teams reg.so far.
8:30 a.m. check-in and 9 a.m. start. $15 pre-reg and $20 day of event. lets keep them coming folks.

1. Jeff & Dave
2. Paul & Mark
3. ZZ & Kevin
4. Harris & Desi
5. Larry & TBD
6. Chris U. & TBD
7. G & TBD
8. Vince V. & TBD
9. Casey & TBD
10. Marcus & TBD
11. Travis?