With the bankruptcy and selling of the AVP assets, it will be interesting to see who steps up to promote and manage Beach Volleyball Leagues around the US. USA Volleyball has stated they plan to run 4-6 events in 2011 (mainly on the West Coast) and The National Volleyball League (launched by Albert Hanneman, 18-year AVP Alumni) will launch in 2011 and run 3 events with expansion into 2012.
Press Release from The National Volleyball League
The NVL is proud to announce plans to produce three tournaments in 2011. They will include Miami, Atlanta and Las Vegas!
We are in deep discussions with USAV and IMG to work directly with Beach Championship Series to enhance the number of quality events so that players can have a larger series of legitimate events to play in. USAV and IMG stepped up first and announced their 5 events. It is a great opportunity for the National Volleyball League to partner with the only known series for 2011 and work with IMG who is regarded as the best event company in the world. Our events will follow the BCS operational expertise and quality of execution to ensure that each tournament will be of the highest quality for players, fans, and our sponsors.
USAV will sanction National Volleyball League events as we have strategically picked our events in locations that are geographically complimentary to the BCS schedule allowing more of the country to experience pro beach volleyball. We are planning to host events in Miami, Atlanta, and Las Vegas in 2011 and at least double that number of events in 2012.
Having USAV's sanction and IMG's proven track record alongside valuable sponsors
immediately provides the National Volleyball League credibility in the fragile market
place left behind by the AVP. The fact is that volleyball is still very popular and
companies and cities are thrilled to have a fresh start and be involved with pro beach
volleyball. We will offer $150,000 prize money and set the same standards for player
services and concerns with identical referees and medical services so there is uniformity
across the board.
There are many more details about the National Volleyball League that we will announce shortly. Stay tuned!
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