Windhoek
It’s that time of the year again when local beach volleyball followers can brace themselves for a fantastic day of non-stop adrenaline-pumping action, when the 3rd leg of the annual National Winter Classics Timeout Beach Volleyball Series gets underway in Windhoek on June 25.
The DTS Beach Arena, Olympia, Windhoek, will play host to the event. Action get underway at 08h00 in the morning with the finals at 18h00.
The event sees entrants competing in various categories such as 2-a-side Men, Ladies, Social, Youth Girls (U18), Youth Boys (U18) and 4-a-side Mixed Social, which requires one female player on court at all times.
Event organizers have expressed gratitude towards the event sponsors. “We are very excited to welcome Word Press Namibia as principal tourney sponsor, it being a staunch supporter of beach volleyball.
“In the same breath, we are also thankful for their support and look forward to working with them to make this event a success,” reads a statement from the tournament organizers.
Word Press Namibia is sponsoring the gathering with N$6 000 in prizes, to be divided up among all six categories.
The competition has attracted leading beach volleyball athletes with Tropizone Aqua Kalahari Open winners Rosi Hennes, Lizette Roettcher, Brandon de Jager and Jan Eric Sack all in line to compete for top honours.
The pair of Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF) Open Ladies winners Kristin Schulz and Michaela Böhringer have also confirmed their participation.
Would-be participants and supporters are welcome to join the party and watch and participate in some great beach volleyball action.
The ultimate purpose of the gathering is to build a better beach facility. Refreshments will be available at the premises all day.
The last two Timeout Beach Volleyball Series will be staged at the following venues and dates.
- Interpack King & Queen – September 17: DTS Beach Arena, Windhoek.
- Fabupharm Swakop Masters – September 22 and 23: Mole Beach, Swakopmund.