Starting Fresh: San Diego BIG News
Jan 09
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Greetings!
Please join us as we move into an optimistic 2009. I want to thank all the volunteers that helped make our 2008 successful and I'm looking forward to building our membership, support and having a great time with our events and helping the beach community in any way we can. I hope you will join us at our next meeting.
MEETING: Wednesday, Jan 7th
Gabbiano's Pizza at 6pm
We will be discussing the following:
· Recap of lessons learned, events & money from 2008
· Goals & direction for 2009
· Volunteer Recruitment
· Events for 2009
If you have any requests or would like to support a beach project, please contact us with your ideas.
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If you love the beach - Volunteer Here
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 A great way to give back.
San Diego has great beaches! If we are just visiting or we grew up here, most of us have a deep love for the area. Having a volleyball background and growing up in Solana Beach, my love has grown over the years, and since 2002 I have given back by helping with the beach volleyball and basketball court maintenance at South Mission Beach. I created San Diego Beach Improvement Group as a way for all of you to join in this effort of doing something good for the beach area that everyone will enjoy and appreciate.
San Diego BIG is a non-profit organization and we need your help to build up our membership and support systems, make decisions as a group and move into 2009 making progress on the business side and creating great events.
As a volunteer you will learn about running a business, events, marketing, public relations, negotiations and more. We also need help at single events, such as beach clean ups, event day volunteers and more.
Please join us at our upcoming meetings or contact us directiy for more information and to sign up. 619-888-6743.
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| Polar Bear Classic Draw Volleyball - Dec 2008 |
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 Cold Rain and Wind - Not a typical California Day
Smiling faces abounded as we kicked off the 22nd annual Polar Bear Classic Draw Volleyball Tournament. With fresh fruit, muffins, sweatshirts and warm coffee to start the day, 74 teams were partnered up to play beach volleyball. George Stephanoff awarded his Sportsman of the Year award to Tom Hoyer for his dedication to the sport over the last 30 years and the Sportswoman of the Year to Julie Chan for her ever enthusiastic smiles as she has gone through some tough physical trials this year and still managed to win Estero Beach and do well with her teams in the Manhattan and San Diego six-man tournaments.
(Photos: Tom, George, Julie. Barb Burnbaum spike)
Men's finalists
1st pl - Kenny Lentin - John Douma
2nd pl - Ken Imutan - Mathais
3rd pl - Tony Thompson - Chris Houser
3rd pl - Ciaran MacNeill - Chris Miller
Women's finalists
1st pl - Megan Fowler - Danielle Reaves
2nd pl - Laura Hendrickson - Jennifer Rodriguez
3rd pl - Lisa Rutledge - Dianne O'Harres
3rd pl - Brandy Lewis - Kristin Breen
Congratulations to all and thanks for making this the smoothest run event. Sponsors included: Firehouse Grill, San Diego BIG, Wet n Wild, Vavi Sports & Social Club, Mission Beach Chiropractic, Justin Austin, Plastic Clothing and Dominos Pizza. Thank you George Stephanof, Steve Upp, Mark Antis, Diane Yoshida, Bert Collins and everyone that helped!
Starlings volleyball will receive 50% of the tournament profit plus any direct donations from the event. ($646 for this year).
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Get Social
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 Beach Volleyball Leagues at VAVI
Grab your friends and get out on the beach to play some great 4 on 4 beach volleyball. It's fun, it's social and if we get enough people, VAVI will donate $100 to our beach efforts!
Use code: BIG2009Jan for $5 off
Sign Up Today! www.GoVavi.com/volleyball
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Upcoming Volleyball Events
Leapfrog Youth Volleyball at Coast Volleyball Club
The Winter LeapFrog Program at Coast VBC (Sorrento Valley) is
great for beginners and first time volleyball players. This program
creates an environment where elementary and middle school kids can
"catch the volleyball bug". The program provides kids with an
introduction to the game of volleyball and develops the fundamental
skills necessary for them to excel as they progress.
Leap Frog begins on January 4th and practices on Sundays
4:30 - 6:30pm. No tryouts are required and online registration
is now open.www.coastvbc.com
Girl Youth Local & Travel Volleyball at San Diego Volleyball Club
Sign up today for girl programs at SDVBC (Rancho Bernardo). These programs are great for beginners through advanced players. Learn the game or advance your skills in these off-season opportunities. Register today. www.sdvbc.org
Volleyball in San Diego
YOUTH CLUBS:
Starlings VB - www.starlings.org
Epic VBC (Poway) - www.epicvb.com
Solana Beach Volleyball Club - www.sbvc.org
Wave Volleyball Club (Encinitas) - www.encinitaswave.com
Allen Allen Volleyball - www.allenallenvolleyball.com
ADULT:
VAVI Sports & Social Club (Adult Leagues) - www.govavi.com
ShinDig Volleyball - www.shindig.net
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Volleyball Vacations Trips | January 17-24, 2009 Cayman Islands (Marriott)
February 1-7, 2008 Ixtapa, Mexico (Club Med)
Call 310-350-5512 or email HannemannEvents@aol.comfor all pricing and details. Also go to wwww.volleyabllvacations.comto learn all about our amazing vacations. Mention San Diego BIG and get $50 off your next trip.
Have you ever wanted to be coached by the best players in the world while vacationing on a beautiful tropical island? Ever try to hit a ball around the best blockers in the world Phil Dalhausser and Kerri Walsh then have dinner with them and ask them about their Gold Medals?
We have 1 pro coach for every 5 volleyball vacationers. It is a ratio that we are very proud of. Come and see what all the hype is about before both trips sell out. The coaching you will receive from these amazing pros does not happen anywhere else on earth. Nobody can offer what we do and deliver excellence so come and experience the original and first class volleyball vacation.
At the Turks and Caiocs and Ixtapa club med trips all food and drinks (top shelf alcohol) is included. Surround yourself with like minded people from all over the world and meet great friends and create memories that will last a lifetime. Play volleyball all day or party with new friends all night. The choice is up to you at volleyball vacations! See you on the beach.
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We appreciate your support, your ideas and working with you to make "Life at the Beach Better!"
Sincerely,
Laura Hendrickson
Executive Director
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