AVP Tour Announces Addition Of Gold Series Events
Much like the FIVB’s new star rating system for their tournaments, the AVP has added a new elevated beach volleyball series into their line-up called the Gold Series.
Whitney Pavlik/April Ross Outlast DiCello/Stockman for First AVP Title
No. 2 seed Whitney Pavlik and April Ross are AVP Austin Open Women’s Champions after edging No. 3 Kim DiCello and Emily Stockman in three sets in the finals.
AVP Austin Open Semifinals Feature Top Four Men’s Seeds
The top four men’s seeds advanced to the semifinals of the Austin Open, while seeds No. 2, 3, 4 and 9 will vie for podium spots on the women’s side.
Dowdy/Pollock Upset Top Women’s Seed in AVP Austin Open Main Draw
No. 9 seeded Amanda Dowdy and Irene Pollock scored the biggest upset of the tournament so far, taking down No. 1 seed and Huntington Beach Open runnerup Betsi Flint and Kelley Larsen.