See Britain’s Volleyball Champions in Yarmouth August Bank Weekend

Britain’s top volleyball players are set to battle it out on the beaches of Great Yarmouth, as part of the Volleyball England Beach Tour Grand Slam over the August bank holiday weekend.

The event is organised by the Volleyball England Beach Commission governing body; following last year’s success the two day event returns to Great Yarmouth for the second year.

Visitors to the resort will be able to watch some of the country’s most talented players take part in a range of competitions on Great Yarmouth’s famous Central Beach, alongside the Britannia Pier over the August Bank Holiday weekend on 25th and 26th August.

A highlight will be the pairs’ competition, including the top teams on the tour.  For less advanced players there will also be a Division 2 pairs’ competition, as well as standard competitions for those who just want to take part and play for fun.  

Great Yarmouth is one of Britain’s greatest seaside resorts with large, sandy beaches and an array of exciting attractions and entertainment all along the seafront, providing plenty to do for visitors during the competition.  

To find out more about the Beach Volleyball tournament, visit
http://greatyarmouthbeachclassic.bravehost.com/index.html

or for general information on events and holidays in Great Yarmouth, call the Tourist Information Centre on 01493 846346 or visit www.great-yarmouth.co.uk.

Councillor Graham Plant Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Tourism said ‘We are pleased to welcome this National Beach Volleyball tour back to Great Yarmouth.  This is set to be an exciting event encouraging sports and volleyball participation within the Borough. Such events are important to us in strengthening the events programme within the local area and building Great Yarmouth’s reputation as a ‘Festival’ destination.’

In addition, to promote and encourage volleyball participation, the Council’s Sports Development Service will be organizing Volleyball sessions on Great Yarmouth’s Central Beach on Tuesday 21st (2pm – 4pm) Wed 22nd (3pm – 5pm) and Thursday 23rd (4pm – 6pm) for those interested in being coached and playing in some impromptu games.  If you are interested in participating, please contact Sports Development Officer, John Pamplin on 01493 846446.

NB:  There will be no public access to Wellesley Recreation Ground from 17:00pm on Friday 24th August to 10:00am on Sunday 26th August.

Notes to Editor

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