VolleyMob Year in Review: May 2017
May wrapped up both the NCAA men’s and beach seasons, kicked off the AVP Tour and crowned champions in the Russian Super League, Polish League and Women’s Club World Championship among others.
Nantong To Host First-Ever FIVB World Tour Event
Nantong is ready to host their first ever FIVB World Tour event, the second on the Beach Volleyball Silk Tour.
April Ross Opens Up About Not Playing With Kerri Walsh Jennings
“We are competitors now. She’s on a different team now, and I’m on a different team,” said Ross.
AVP Tour’s First Gold Series Event In New York Begins June 8
The AVP Tour is continuing with an event in New York City, the third on the tour and the first of the Gold Series events for the year.
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.
Watch: 2017 AVP Austin Open Best Plays
The AVP event in Austin, Texas concluded a few weeks ago, with Whitney Pavlik/April Ross and Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena taking the titles.
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.
Ross & New Partner Pavlik Dominate Women’s Side Of AVP Opener
The first day of the 2017 AVP Tour opener has ended with four pairs advancing on to the quarterfinal round.
