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Men's and Women's Qualifier
Outer Courts Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Over 90 Men's and Women's teams compete on the outer courts. Men's and Women's Main Draw Stadium & Outer Courts Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Men's & Women's Main Draw Competition Sunday: 9:00AM to 1:30PM Men's & Women's Main Draw Competition 1:30PM Women's Championship Match 3:00PM Men's Championship Match 32 Men's and 24 Women's teams compete for the 2003 Belmar Title. Featuring: Men's Tournament Eric Fonoimoana & Dax Holdren Karch Kiraly & Brent Doble Canyon Ceman & Mike Whitmarsh Ian Clark & Chip McCaw Women's Tournament Holly McPeak & Elaine Youngs Jenny Johnson Jordan & Annett Davis Kerri Walsh & Misty May Free AVP Youth Clinic
AVP KIDS DAY (Friday) $5 (includes box lunch, admission to AVP clinic with the pros) Stadium Court Friday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Free youth clinic for all players under 18. Learn fundamentals and beach strategy. Participants will receive 20 minutes verbal and 90 minutes of hands-on instruction from top AVP Men's and Women's professionals. The 2 hour clinic closes with a question and answer and autograph session. Special Activities
Nissan/ Sports Illustrated's Fresh Faces Swimsuit Model Competition
Saturday,July 26th,2003
at the Belmar Beach 2003 AVP Beach Volleyball Open 12:30PM Nissan/ Sports Illustrated's Fresh Faces Swimsuit Model Competition Enter here
Kinesys Kinesys Tent Saturday & Sunday All Day Meet the solar patrol for free sun screen application. Paul Mitchell Stop by on Saturday for samples and give-aways. On Sunday, come by for $10 Cut-a-thon and get your hair cut and styled by one of Paul Mitchell's talented stylists. Profits go to Eric Fonoimoana's "Dig For Kids" Foundation. You'll walk around the beach looking fantastic, and for a good cause. Nissan Be sure to stop by the Nissan display and sign up to win "Crew Club Cab" seats to sit courtside during the Men's and Women's finals. Test drive the Nissan Road Rally remote control cars and race against your friends and AVP athletes. Don't forget to pick up a safety kit and other special give-away items - you can even get henna tattoos! XBOX Competition
Visit Xbox at the beach and challenge your friends in the latest and greatest Xbox Game titles. You can be King and sit in Xbox's "King of the Court" seats, the hottest seats on stadium court all weekend long or for the Men's and Women's finals. You'll be front row in your Xbox visor, t-shirt, tattoo and much more watching the pro beach stars battle for number one.
Bud Light -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be a part of the Bud Light Party Zone. Look for Bud Light onsite to find out more information. Aquafina -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Aquafina Purity Patrol is coming to the beach with tons of fun activities in the sun. Compete in the the Aquafina Obstacle Course, Aquafina/ Wilson Speed Serve/ and "Return to Aquafina" hitting challenges. See how you stand up against AVP Pros and your friends and win cool prizes. .
ChapStick -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take a break from the heat in one of ChapStick's four Fan Lounges equipped with a moisture tent, multiple beach chairs, games, tubes of ChapStick LipMoisturizer and other fun give-aways. Don't miss your opportunity with Misty May who will be making appearances throughout the weekend for autograph signings and photo opportunities. Wrigleys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long Lasting Flavor, Extra's Got It! Stop By the Wrigley Booth for a free sample of Wrigley's Extra gum. Nature Valley Granola Bars -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whether you're out on the court or watching from up in the stands, Nature Valley Granola Bars are a natural source of energy. Make sure to stop by the Nature Valley tent to pick up a free sample. Nature Valley - The Energy Bar Nature Intended. AVP Fan Parties Wednesday,Thursday, Friday & Saturday Event Schedule
Wednesday 8:00PM to 10:00PM AVP Fan/Player Party @ the Headliner Thursday 7:00PM to 8:00PM AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Hour with Karch Kiraley, Sinjin Smith, and Chris "Geeter" McGee @ Sharkeez 10:00PM AVP Fan/Player Party w/ the WRAT @ D'jais 10:00PM to 11:00PM AVP Fan/Player Party @ Paddy McDonald's featuring many top AVP stars 11:00PM to 12:00PM AVP Fan/Player Party @ Piranha Pub Friday 8:00AM to 6:00PM AVP Qualifier 11:00AM to 6:00PM Sponsor Village Open 11:00AM to 6:00PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos, and Road Rally 11:00AM to 6:00PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge 11:00AM to 6:00PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area 11:00AM to 6:00PM Nature Valley Granola Bars Product Sampling 11:00AM to 6:00PM Chapstick AVP Fan Lounge 11:00AM to 6:00PM Wrigley's Extra Gum Sampling 2:30PM to 4:00PM AVP Youth Clinic at Aquafina Interactive Court 6:00PM to 8:00PM AVP Fan Party @ Tropical Pub 8:00PM to 10:00PM AVP Fan Party @ Bar A
Saturday 9:00AM to 6:30PM AVP Men’s & Women’s Main Draw Competition 9:00AM to 6:30PM Sponsor Village Open 9:00AM to 6:30PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos, Road Rally, & Club Crew Cab Seat Give-aways 9:00AM to 6:30PM Bud Light Party Zone Seating Section 9:00AM to 6:30PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge 9:00AM to 6:30PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area 9:00AM to 6:30PM JPMS Product Sampling 9:00AM to 6:30PM Chapstick AVP Fan Lounges 9:00AM to 6:30PM Wrigley's Extra Gum Sampling 9:00AM to 6:30PM Wilson Display and Autograph Ball Raffle 9:00AM to 6:30PM Nature Valley Granola Bars Product Sampling 12:30PM Nissan/ Sports Illustrated's Fresh Faces Swimsuit Model Competition 7:00PM to 9:00PM AVP Fan Party with WRAT @ The Norwood Inn 9:00PM to 10:00PM AVP Fan Party with WRAT @ The Headliner
Sunday 8:30AM to 5:00PM AVP Men’s & Women’s Main Draw Competition 8:30AM to 5:00PM Sponsor Village Open 8:30AM to 5:00PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos, Road Rally, & Club Crew Cab Seat Give-aways 8:30AM to 5:00PM Wilson Display and Autograph Ball Raffle 8:30AM to 5:00PM Bud Light Party Zone Seating Section 8:30AM to 5:00PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge 8:30AM to 5:00PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area 8:30AM to 5:00PM JPMS Product Sampling & Dig For Kids Hair Cut-a-thon 8:30AM to 5:00PM Chapstick AVP Fan Lounges 8:30AM to 5:00PM Wrigley's Extra Gum Sampling 8:30AM to 5:00PM Wilson Display and Autograph Ball Raffle 8:30AM to 5:00PM Nature Valley Granola Bars Product Sampling 1:00PM Nissan/ Sports Illustrated's Fresh Faces Swimsuit Model Competition 2:00PM Women's Championship Match 3:30PM Men's Championship Match
TICKET INFORMATION To order tickets call (732) 901-7000 opt. 2 GENERAL ADMISSION Friday - free Saturday Only - $10 Sunday Only - $10 Weekend Pass - $15 BEACH CLUB Saturday Only - $50 Sunday Only - $50 Weekend Pass - $90 AVP KIDS DAY (Friday) $5 (includes box lunch, admission to AVP clinic with the pros) To order tickets, call the AVP Hotline at (310) 426-7171 How To Get There 4th Avenue at Ocean Blvd. Belmar, NJ 07719 From the Newark airport, take the New Jersey Turnpike South. Turn off at exit 11, Garden State Parkway, and go South. Turn off at exit 98, "Belmar, Spring Lake", to Belmar. Go right on 5th Street to Ocean. KMPC 1540am "Switch AVP Beach Volleyball Radio Hour" Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (PST) Sangria, 100 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach Weekly, one-hour, talk radio show focusing on the new AVP: its stars, its events, its sponsors, and its future. Hosted by the greatest name in Beach Volleyball, Karch Kiraly; and the Voice of the AVP, Chris “Geeter” McGee. Shows are open to the public! Come check us out and win hot AVP gear! Interested in being on our show? Have a question for our hosts? Have a question for our guests? Email us at avphour@avp.com or call in at 800.770.1540 Our special guests will be posted soon.
How To Get There Location 4th Avenue at Ocean Blvd. Belmar, NJ 07719 Driving: From the Newark airport, take the New Jersey Turnpike South. Turn off at exit 11, Garden State Parkway, and go South. Turn off at exit 98, "Belmar, Spring Lake", to Belmar. Go right on 5th Street to Ocean. Parking: Belmar attracts a decent crowd. Its a larger stop on the tour. There's also a large beach crowd so parking can get a little tight if you don't get there early enough. There are meters along the beach and additional street parking as you move away from the beach all the way down to main street (if you do park on the side streets make sure it is in a legal space) As for motels I know there are a few in Belmar and the surrounding areas but there are also a lot of B&Bs in Spring Lake and Sea Girt, the next two towns down.
Beach Badges Mandatory: You must purchase a beach badge before purchasing your Tickets to the Belmar AVP Event. Badges are available for each day of the event right on the boardwalk on 5th street in booths at the entrance to the event.The cost is an extra $5 daily in addition to the General AVP Admission..
General AVP Admission - Saturday Only $5 - Sunday Only $5 - Saturady and Sunday $10 Map and Online Driving Directions: Map BelmarHotel Listings: All Seasons 301 Tenth Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 681-8384 The Bellevue Stratford Inn 7 Main Avenue Ocean Grove 07756 (732) 775-2424 Belmar Beach Bed & Breakfast 200 Tenth Avenue Belmar 07719 Belmar Beach Hotel 402 Fifteenth Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 681-9664 The Belmar Inn 112 Twelfth Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 280-9400 Belmar Motor Lodge Tenth Avenue & Rt. 35 Belmar 07719 (732) 681-6600 Belport Inn 300 Tenth Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 681-5315 The Berkeley Hotel 107 Twelfth Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 681-9617 Breeze Inn 218 Tenth Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 280-8045 Carol’s Guest House 201 Eleventh Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 681-4422 Down The Shore Bed & Breakfast 201 Seventh Avenue Belmar 07719 Gallagher’s Guest House 302 Tenth Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 681-2655 House By The Sea Bed & Breakfast 406 Fifth Avenue Belmar 07719 The Inn At The Shore Bed & Breakfast 301 Fourth Avenue Belmar 07719 The Mayfair Hotel 1000 Ocean Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 681-2620 Meier Guest House 203 Eleventh Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 681-7003 More NJ Shore Accommodations Morning Dove Inn 204 Fifth Avenue Belmar 07719 The Seaflower Bed & Breakfast 110 Ninth Avenue Belmar 07719 Travelodge 1916 Highway 35 Wall 07719 (732) 974-8400 The White House 102 Second Avenue Belmar 07719 (732) 681-1991
In the Year 2002 at the AVP Belmar Open Ian finished:
9thAaronBoss ,SanDiego,Cali/IanClark,Boulder,Co/HermosaBch,Cali
Ian Clark & Aaron Boss finished 9th together at the 2002 Belmar AVP Paul Mitchell Open
In the Year 2003 at the AVP Belmar Open Ian finished:
17th Chip McCaw,Santa Monica,Cali./Ian Clark.Hermosa Beach,Cali
Match Record 2003 Belmar AVP Open:
Winner's Bracket First round Match 6: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (21) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (12) 23-21, 21-16 (53 Min.) Contender's Bracket Round 1 Match 33: Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (12) def. John Braunstein / Anthony Mihalic (28, Q5) 21-16, 21-18 (39 Min.) Round 2
Match 41: Paul Baxter / Carl Henkel (6) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (12) 21-18, 17-21, 15-8 (63 Min.) -With a match recoed of (2) losses and (1) win Ian Clark/Chip McCaw finish 17th at the Men's AVP 2003 Belmar Open winning $400.00
*Ian Clark will not be attending the AVP 2004 Belmar Beach Open due to a prior commitment
Association of Volleyball Professionals Belmar Entries (Qualification Tournament seeds based on entry points, Main Draw seeds to be determined after Qualification Tournament)
Men's AVP $87,500 Belmar Open Presented by Bud Light July 8-11, 2004 Finish Player Partner Seed Winnings Points 1 Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings 6 $20,000.00 504.0 2 Jake Gibb Adam Jewell 2 $14,000.00 452.0 3 Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert 1 $8,450.00 378.0 3 Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt 3 $8,450.00 378.0 5 Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard 4 $5,000.00 304.0 5 Paul Baxter Scott Wong 10 $5,000.00 304.0 7 Canyon Ceman Mike Whitmarsh 7 $3,500.00 252.0 7 Scott Ayakatubby Brian Lewis 9 $3,500.00 252.0 9 Eric Fonoimoana Kevin Wong 5 $2,200.00 200.0 9 John Hyden Andy Witt 8 $2,200.00 200.0 9 Jim Nichols Matt Olson 12 $2,200.00 200.0 9 Albert Hannemann Chip McCaw 21 $2,200.00 200.0 13 Phil Dalhausser Nick Lucena 13 $1,400.00 152.0 13 Eduardo Bacil Jose Loiola 15 $1,400.00 152.0 13 Scott Davenport Scott Lane 17 $1,400.00 152.0 13 Gaston Macau Andre Melo 29, Q8 $1,400.00 152.0 17 Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge 11 $550.00 100.0 17 Matt Heath Adam Roberts 14 $550.00 100.0 17 Jake Elliott Jason Lee 16 $550.00 100.0 17 Ryan Mariano Chad Turner 18 $550.00 100.0 17 David Smith Hans Stolfus 19 $550.00 100.0 17 Ty Loomis John Moran 22 $550.00 100.0 17 Brian Soldano Jim Walls 25, Q1 $550.00 100.0 17 Jeff Minc Aaron Wachtfogel 26, Q4 $550.00 100.0 25 Anthony Medel Brad Torsone 20 $100.00 52.0 25 Steve Delaney Everett Matthews 23, Q7 $100.00 52.0 25 AJ Mihalic Derek Zimmerman 24, Q3 $100.00 52.0 25 Randy Cline Jim Van Zwieten 27, Q11 $100.00 52.0 25 Kent Ammons Steve Grotowski 28 $100.00 52.0 25 Mark Fay Peter Goers 30, Q18 $100.00 52.0 25 Brian Duff Tony Pray 31, Q12 $100.00 52.0 25 Evan Silberstein Amaury Velasco 32 $100.00 52.0 33 Dan Fisher Chris Guigliano Q2 $.00 26.0 33 Jeff Murrell Andrew Vazquez Q5 $.00 26.0 33 Dan Mintz Mike Morrison Q6 $.00 26.0 33 Kevin Dake Sonny Knight Q10 $.00 26.0 33 Kevin Gregan Jason Hodell Q13 $.00 26.0 33 Jon Barnes Jon Rose Q14 $.00 26.0 33 Ryan Haneberg Matt Heagy Q17 $.00 26.0 33 Mike Dauernheim Jason Kepner Q24 $.00 26.0 41 Leon Lucas Justin Phipps Q9 $.00 16.0 41 Corey Glave Scott Kiedaisch Q15 $.00 16.0 41 Dhiraj Coates Yariv Lerner Q16 $.00 16.0 41 Timothy Cornelissen David Escarsega Q19 $.00 16.0 41 Jeremy Drescher Derek Martinez Q20 $.00 16.0 41 Jon Hubright Peter Weremay Q21 $.00 16.0 41 Jackson Benjumea Jon Mackey Q22 $.00 16.0 41 Tim Chittenden Wes Moore Q23 $.00 16.0 41 Mark Kavulak Tony Yates Q25 $.00 16.0 41 Craig Pendergrass Mike Riley Q26 $.00 16.0 41 Louis Messier Matthew Terrell Q27 $.00 16.0 41 Fred Fauhl, Jr. Chris Patrick Q28 $.00 16.0 41 C.J. Denk Robert Jackson Q29 $.00 16.0 41 BJ Cook Brian Reiner Q30 $.00 16.0 41 Jason Buckwalter William D'abbene Q31 $.00 16.0 41 Adam Rubel Thierry Thelliez Q32 $.00 16.0 57 Scott Bundonis Nick Rank Q33 $.00 12.0 57 David Burgstahler Daniel Tschopp Q34 $.00 12.0 Men's AVP $87,500 Belmar Open Presented by Bud Light July 8-11, 2004 Qualifier Bracket Round 1 Match 2: Adam Rubel / Thierry Thelliez (Q32) def. Scott Bundonis / Nick Rank (Q33) 21-19, 21-13 (0:37) Match 31: Jason Buckwalter / William D'abbene (Q31) def. Daniel Tschopp / David Burgstahler (Q34) 27-25, 21-11 (0:37) Round 2 Match 33: Brian Soldano / Jim Walls (Q1) def. Adam Rubel / Thierry Thelliez (Q32) 21-11, 21-17 (0:36) Match 34: Ryan Haneberg / Matt Heagy (Q17) def. Dhiraj Coates / Yariv Lerner (Q16) 21-15, 21-16 (0:50) Match 35: Mike Dauernheim / Jason Kepner (Q24) def. Leon Lucas / Justin Phipps (Q9) 21-17, 12-21, 17-15 (1:07) Match 36: Gaston Macau / Andre Melo (Q8) def. Mark Kavulak / Tony Yates (Q25) 21-9, 21-12 (0:42) Match 37: Jeff Murrell / Andrew Vazquez (Q5) def. Fred Fauhl, Jr. / Chris Patrick (Q28) 21-17, 19-21, 15-13 (1:10) Match 38: Brian Duff / Tony Pray (Q12) def. Jon Hubright / Peter Weremay (Q21) 21-17, 24-26, 15-10 (1:02) Match 39: Kevin Gregan / Jason Hodell (Q13) def. Jeremy Drescher / Derek Martinez (Q20) 21-14, 21-13 (0:46) Match 40: Jeff Minc / Aaron Wachtfogel (Q4) def. C.J. Denk / Robert Jackson (Q29) 21-12, 21-18 (0:41) Match 41: AJ Mihalic / Derek Zimmerman (Q3) def. BJ Cook / Brian Reiner (Q30) 21-7, 21-5 (0:30) Match 42: Jon Barnes / Jon Rose (Q14) def. Timothy Cornelissen / David Escarsega (Q19) 21-13, 21-15 (0:29) Match 43: Randy Cline / Jim Van Zwieten (Q11) def. Jackson Benjumea / Jon Mackey (Q22) 21-12, 23-21 (0:49) Match 44: Dan Mintz / Mike Morrison (Q6) def. Louis Messier / Matthew Terrell (Q27) 16-21, 21-15, 15-10 (0:59) Match 45: Steve Delaney / Everett Matthews (Q7) def. Craig Pendergrass / Mike Riley (Q26) 21-17, 21-12 (0:43) Match 46: Kevin Dake / Sonny Knight (Q10) def. Tim Chittenden / Wes Moore (Q23) 21-17, 18-21, 15-11 Match 47: Mark Fay / Peter Goers (Q18) def. Corey Glave / Scott Kiedaisch (Q15) 21-8, 21-12 (0:33) Match 48: Dan Fisher / Chris Guigliano (Q2) def. Jason Buckwalter / William D'abbene (Q31) 21-10, 21-13 (0:35) Round 3 Match 49: Brian Soldano / Jim Walls (Q1) def. Ryan Haneberg / Matt Heagy (Q17) 21-16, 21-14 (0:44) Match 50: Gaston Macau / Andre Melo (Q8) def. Mike Dauernheim / Jason Kepner (Q24) 21-16, 21-13 (0:44) Match 51: Brian Duff / Tony Pray (Q12) def. Jeff Murrell / Andrew Vazquez (Q5) 21-17, 19-21, 15-12 (1:10) Match 52: Jeff Minc / Aaron Wachtfogel (Q4) def. Kevin Gregan / Jason Hodell (Q13) 21-17, 21-19 (0:40) Match 53: AJ Mihalic / Derek Zimmerman (Q3) def. Jon Barnes / Jon Rose (Q14) 21-10, 21-13 (0:28) Match 54: Randy Cline / Jim Van Zwieten (Q11) def. Dan Mintz / Mike Morrison (Q6) 25-23, 21-17 (0:58) Match 55: Steve Delaney / Everett Matthews (Q7) def. Kevin Dake / Sonny Knight (Q10) 21-17, 21-14 (0:42) Match 56: Mark Fay / Peter Goers (Q18) def. Dan Fisher / Chris Guigliano (Q2) 21-12, 15-21, 15-12 (1:00) Winner's Bracket Round 1 Match 1: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (1) def. Amaury Velasco / Evan Silberstein (32) 22-20, 21-16 (0:50) Match 2: Scott Davenport / Scott Lane (17) def. Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (16) 21-17, 17-21, 15-13 (1:02) Match 3: Scott Ayakatubby / Brian Lewis (9) def. AJ Mihalic / Derek Zimmerman (24, Q3) 21-12, 21-19 (0:46) Match 4: Andy Witt / John Hyden (8) def. Brian Soldano / Jim Walls (25, Q1) 21-19, 21-19 (0:49) Match 5: Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) def. Steve Grotowski / Kent Ammons (28) 21-16, 21-12 (0:40) Match 6: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (12) def. Albert Hannemann / Chip McCaw (21) 21-19, 22-24, 15-11 (1:05) Match 7: Phil Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (13) def. Brad Torsone / Anthony Medel (20) 21-18, 16-21, 15-7 (0:54) Match 8: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) def. Gaston Macau / Andre Melo (29, Q8) 21-16, 21-18 (0:39) Match 9: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) def. Peter Goers / Mark Fay (30, Q18) 21-18, 21-17 (0:34) Match 10: Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (14) def. David Smith / Hans Stolfus (19) 15-21, 21-19, 16-14 (0:51) Match 11: John Moran / Ty Loomis (22) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (11) 15-21, 23-21, 15-11 (1:06) Match 12: Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) def. Randy Cline / Jim Van Zwieten (27, Q11) 19-21, 21-13, 15-8 (1:01) Match 13: Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (7) def. Aaron Wachtfogel / Jeff Minc (26, Q4) 21-15, 21-13 (0:35) Match 14: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) def. Steve Delaney / Everett Matthews (23, Q7) 21-16, 35-33 (0:57) Match 15: Eduardo Bacil / Jose Loiola (15) def. Chad Turner / Ryan Mariano (18) 21-14, 21-19 (0:38) Match 16: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (2) def. Brian Duff / Tony Pray (31, Q12) 21-5, 21-10 (0:34) Round 2 Match 17: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (1) def. Scott Davenport / Scott Lane (17) 21-13, 21-18 (0:39) Match 18: Scott Ayakatubby / Brian Lewis (9) def. Andy Witt / John Hyden (8) 18-21, 21-16, 17-15 (1:02) Match 19: Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (12) 21-18, 21-15 (0:49) Match 20: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) def. Phil Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (13) 21-16, 21-18 (0:38) Match 21: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) def. Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (14) 30-32, 21-16, 15-11 (1:06) Match 22: Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) def. John Moran / Ty Loomis (22) 21-16, 27-25 (0:50) Match 23: Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (7) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) 21-17, 21-16 (0:41) Match 24: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (2) def. Eduardo Bacil / Jose Loiola (15) 21-14, 15-21, 15-10 (1:02) Round 3 Match 25: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (1) def. Scott Ayakatubby / Brian Lewis (9) 21-10, 21-14 (0:40) Match 26: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) def. Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) 21-17, 21-17 (0:43) Match 27: Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) def. Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) 21-18, 21-19 (0:35) Match 28: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (2) def. Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (7) 21-19, 21-17 (0:45) Round 4 Match 29: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (1) def. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) 21-17, 21-18 (0:50) Match 30: Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) def. Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (2) 19-21, 21-9, 15-8 (1:08) Contender's Bracket Round 1 Match 31: Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (16) def. Amaury Velasco / Evan Silberstein (32) 23-21, 21-16 (0:46) Match 32: Brian Soldano / Jim Walls (25, Q1) def. AJ Mihalic / Derek Zimmerman (24, Q3) 22-24, 21-19, 15-11 (0:59) Match 33: Albert Hannemann / Chip McCaw (21) def. Steve Grotowski / Kent Ammons (28) 21-17, 21-13 (0:40) Match 34: Gaston Macau / Andre Melo (29, Q8) def. Brad Torsone / Anthony Medel (20) 25-23, 16-21, 15-13 (1:09) Match 35: David Smith / Hans Stolfus (19) def. Peter Goers / Mark Fay (30, Q18) 21-13, 19-21, 15-10 (0:56) Match 36: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (11) def. Randy Cline / Jim Van Zwieten (27, Q11) 21-14, 21-13 (0:37) Match 37: Aaron Wachtfogel / Jeff Minc (26, Q4) def. Steve Delaney / Everett Matthews (23, Q7) 21-15, 21-13 (0:32) Match 38: Chad Turner / Ryan Mariano (18) def. Brian Duff / Tony Pray (31, Q12) 21-17, 21-11 (0:40) Round 2 Match 39: Eduardo Bacil / Jose Loiola (15) def. Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (16) 22-20, 21-17 (0:42) Match 40: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) def. Brian Soldano / Jim Walls (25, Q1) 21-18, 18-21, 15-12 (1:07) Match 41: Albert Hannemann / Chip McCaw (21) def. John Moran / Ty Loomis (22) 21-19, 21-19 (0:49) Match 42: Gaston Macau / Andre Melo (29, Q8) def. Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (14) 21-19, 21-19 (0:43) Match 43: Phil Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (13) def. David Smith / Hans Stolfus (19) 23-21, 17-21, 15-8 (0:59) Match 44: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (12) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (11) 18-21, 24-22, 15-11 (1:06) Match 45: Andy Witt / John Hyden (8) def. Aaron Wachtfogel / Jeff Minc (26, Q4) 21-14, 21-16 (0:39) Match 46: Scott Davenport / Scott Lane (17) def. Chad Turner / Ryan Mariano (18) 21-18, 15-21, 15-12 (1:05) Round 3 Match 47: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) def. Eduardo Bacil / Jose Loiola (15) 17-21, 21-16, 15-10 (1:06) Match 48: Albert Hannemann / Chip McCaw (21) def. Gaston Macau / Andre Melo (29, Q8) 23-21, 21-19 (0:48) Match 49: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (12) def. Phil Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (13) 19-21, 21-14, 15-11 (0:52) Match 50: Andy Witt / John Hyden (8) def. Scott Davenport / Scott Lane (17) 16-21, 32-30, 15-10 (1:20) Round 4 Match 51: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) def. Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) 21-17, 19-21, 15-13 (1:09) Match 52: Scott Ayakatubby / Brian Lewis (9) def. Albert Hannemann / Chip McCaw (21) 21-18, 13-21, 16-14 (1:00) Match 53: Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (7) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (12) 21-10, 24-26, 15-13 (1:06) Match 54: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) def. Andy Witt / John Hyden (8) 21-19, 21-15 (0:36) Round 5 Match 55: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) def. Scott Ayakatubby / Brian Lewis (9) 19-21, 21-16, 15-12 (1:14) Match 56: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) def. Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (7) 21-18, 23-25, 15-9 (0:56) Round 6 Match 57: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (2) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) 21-19, 23-21 (0:58) Match 58: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) def. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) 21-13, 13-21, 15-13 (0:42) Semifinals Match 59: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (2) def. Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (1) 21-14, 13-21, 15-12 (1:02) Match 60: Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) def. Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) 18-21, 22-20, 15-12 (1:14) Finals Match 61: Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) def. Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (2) 21-14, 21-19 (1:01)
2004 Belmar AVP Tournament Champions >>Matt Feurbringer / Casey Jennings
Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings
Belmar Women's Entries (Qualification Tournament seeds based on entry points, Main Draw seeds to be determined after Qualification Tournament)
Women's AVP $87,500 Belmar Open Presented by Bud Light July 8-10, 2004 Finish Player Partner Seed Winnings Points 1 Holly McPeak Elaine Youngs 1 $20,000.00 504.0 2 Jennifer Meredith Kerri Walsh 6 $14,000.00 452.0 3 Annett Davis Jenny Johnson Jordan 2 $8,450.00 378.0 3 Jennifer Boss Barbra Fontana 4 $8,450.00 378.0 5 Angie Akers Rachel Wacholder 7 $5,000.00 304.0 5 Tammy Leibl Sarah Straton 8 $5,000.00 304.0 7 Carrie Dodd Nancy Mason 3 $3,500.00 252.0 7 Pat Keller Wendy Stammer 12 $3,500.00 252.0 9 Lisa Arce Leanne McSorley 5 $2,200.00 200.0 9 Heather Lowe Jenny Pavley 9 $2,200.00 200.0 9 Paula Roca Gracie Santana-Baeni 10 $2,200.00 200.0 9 Tyra Turner Makare Wilson 11 $2,200.00 200.0 13 Tanya Fuamatu-Anderson Heidi Ilustre 13 $1,400.00 152.0 13 Alicia Polzin Ali Wood 15 $1,400.00 152.0 13 Courtney Guerra Brooke Hanson 18 $1,400.00 152.0 13 Nicole Branagh Lauren Fendrick 20, Q2 $1,400.00 152.0 17 Katie Lindquist Tracy Lindquist 14 $650.00 100.0 17 Daven Allison Jenelle Koester 16 $650.00 100.0 17 Kimberly Coleman Julie Deckert 17 $650.00 100.0 17 Denise Johns Karen Reitz 19, Q3 $650.00 100.0 17 Jeannette Hecker Valinda Roche 21, Q5 $650.00 100.0 17 Holly Reisor Ella Vakhidova 22, Q8 $650.00 100.0 17 Leanne Haarbauer Alicia Zamparelli 23, Q10 $650.00 100.0 17 Mary Hegarty Priscilla Lima 24, Q20 $650.00 100.0 25 Saralyn Smith Franci Van Zwieten Q1 $.00 52.0 25 Erin Byrd Jeanette Simenson Q11 $.00 52.0 27 Suzana Manole Beth Van Fleet Q4 $.00 26.0 27 Lisa Marshall Ann Windes Q6 $.00 26.0 27 Kelly Rowe Catie Vagneur Q7 $.00 26.0 27 Michelle More Suzanne Stonebarger Q9 $.00 26.0 27 Heather Alley Ingrid Roosild Q14 $.00 26.0 27 Kathleen Madden Jean Mathews Q17 $.00 26.0 27 Liz Clay Amber Ramga Q18 $.00 26.0 27 Bridget Lambert Nadia Ziani Q21 $.00 26.0 35 Heather Chandler Jessica Kahn Q12 $.00 16.0 35 Katherine Fay Stephanie Roberts Q13 $.00 16.0 35 Jill Pickus Sharon Wentworth Q15 $.00 16.0 35 Beth Kennedy Kathryn McGeehan Q16 $.00 16.0 35 Jennifer Lehman Johanna Lehman Q19 $.00 16.0 35 Jennifer Blair Melanie Caron Q22 $.00 16.0 35 Monique Frey Meg Gill Q23 $.00 16.0 35 Agnieszka Pregowska Katie Seamon Q24 $.00 16.0
Women's AVP $87,500 Belmar Open Presented by Bud Light July 8-10, 2004 Qualifier Bracket Round 1 Match 2: Jean Mathews / Kathleen Madden (Q17) def. Beth Kennedy / Kathryn McGeehan (Q16) 24-22, 21-16 (0:59) Match 3: Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (Q9) def. Agnieszka Pregowska / Katie Seamon (Q24) 21-8, 21-4 (0:36) Match 6: Bridget Lambert / Nadia Ziani (Q21) def. Heather Chandler / Jessica Kahn (Q12) 21-18, 21-18 (0:52) Match 7: Mary Hegarty / Priscilla Lima (Q20) def. Katherine Fay / Stephanie Roberts (Q13) 21-13, 21-15 (0:45) Match 10: Heather Alley / Ingrid Roosild (Q14) def. Johanna Lehman / Jennifer Lehman (Q19) 21-15, 21-14 (0:41) Match 11: Erin Byrd / Jeanette Simenson (Q11) def. Melanie Caron / Jennifer Blair (Q22) 21-16, 21-15 (0:39) Match 14: Leanne Haarbauer / Alicia Zamparelli (Q10) def. Monique Frey / Meg Gill (Q23) 21-18, 21-12 (0:35) Match 15: Amber Ramga / Liz Clay (Q18) def. Jill Pickus / Sharon Wentworth (Q15) 21-19, 26-24 (0:42) Round 2 Match 17: Franci Van Zwieten / Saralyn Smith (Q1) def. Jean Mathews / Kathleen Madden (Q17) 21-17, 21-14 (0:40) Match 18: Holly Reisor / Ella Vakhidova (Q8) def. Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (Q9) 21-15, 21-13 (0:38) Match 19: Jeannette Hecker / Valinda Roche (Q5) def. Bridget Lambert / Nadia Ziani (Q21) 21-12, 21-9 (0:37) Match 20: Mary Hegarty / Priscilla Lima (Q20) def. Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (Q4) 21-18, 21-23, 15-12 Match 21: Denise Johns / Karen Reitz (Q3) def. Heather Alley / Ingrid Roosild (Q14) 21-8, 21-17 (0:35) Match 22: Erin Byrd / Jeanette Simenson (Q11) def. Lisa Marshall / Ann Windes (Q6) 24-22, 21-17 (0:51) Match 23: Leanne Haarbauer / Alicia Zamparelli (Q10) def. Kelly Rowe / Catie Vagneur (Q7) 21-16, 14-21, 15-10 (0:56) Match 24: Nicole Branagh / Lauren Fendrick (Q2) def. Amber Ramga / Liz Clay (Q18) 21-15, 21-8 (0:41) Round 3 Match 25: Holly Reisor / Ella Vakhidova (Q8) def. Franci Van Zwieten / Saralyn Smith (Q1) 12-21, 21-16, 15-11 (0:54) Match 26: Mary Hegarty / Priscilla Lima (Q20) def. Jeannette Hecker / Valinda Roche (Q5) 21-15, 19-21, 15-12 (1:02) Match 27: Denise Johns / Karen Reitz (Q3) def. Erin Byrd / Jeanette Simenson (Q11) 21-15, 23-21 (0:53) Match 28: Leanne Haarbauer / Alicia Zamparelli (Q10) def. Nicole Branagh / Lauren Fendrick (Q2) 21-17, 18-21, 22-20 (1:08) Round 4 Match 29: Jeannette Hecker / Valinda Roche (Q5) def. Franci Van Zwieten / Saralyn Smith (Q1) 21-18, 21-12 (0:38) Match 30: Nicole Branagh / Lauren Fendrick (Q2) def. Erin Byrd / Jeanette Simenson (Q11) 21-15, 19-21, 15-7 (1:00) Winner's Bracket Round 1 Match 1: Daven Allison / Jenelle Koester (16) def. Kimberly Coleman / Julie Deckert (17) 16-21, 21-19, 16-14 (0:55) Match 2: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Mary Hegarty / Priscilla Lima (24, Q20) 21-14, 21-16 (0:29) Match 3: Pat Keller / Wendy Stammer (12) def. Jeannette Hecker / Valinda Roche (21, Q5) 21-16, 21-15 (0:37) Match 4: Tanya Fuamatu-Anderson / Heidi Ilustre (13) def. Lauren Fendrick / Nicole Branagh (20, Q2) 21-14, 21-19 (0:37) Match 5: Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) def. Denise Johns / Karen Reitz (19, Q3) 19-21, 21-9, 15-7 (0:51) Match 6: Tyra Turner / Makare Wilson (11) def. Holly Reisor / Ella Vakhidova (22, Q8) 16-21, 21-18, 15-11 (0:53) Match 7: Gracie Santana-Baeni / Paula Roca (10) def. Leanne Haarbauer / Alicia Zamparelli (23, Q10) 21-9, 24-22 (0:39) Match 8: Brooke Hanson / Courtney Guerra (18) def. Alicia Polzin / Ali Wood (15) 21-14, 17-21, 15-11 (0:46) Round 2 Match 9: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (1) def. Daven Allison / Jenelle Koester (16) 21-11, 21-5 (0:26) Match 10: Tammy Leibl / Sarah Straton (8) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) 19-21, 26-24, 15-12 (0:53) Match 11: Pat Keller / Wendy Stammer (12) def. Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) 21-18, 14-21, 15-13 (0:51) Match 12: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Boss (4) def. Tanya Fuamatu-Anderson / Heidi Ilustre (13) 24-22, 21-15 (0:38) Match 13: Carrie Dodd / Nancy Mason (3) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) 17-21, 21-11, 15-10 (0:46) Match 14: Jennifer Meredith / Kerri Walsh (6) def. Tyra Turner / Makare Wilson (11) 21-10, 21-12 (0:26) Match 15: Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) def. Gracie Santana-Baeni / Paula Roca (10) 21-19, 21-15 (0:41) Match 16: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (2) def. Brooke Hanson / Courtney Guerra (18) 21-11, 21-18 (0:40) Round 3 Match 17: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (1) def. Tammy Leibl / Sarah Straton (8) 21-13, 21-12 (0:30) Match 18: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Boss (4) def. Pat Keller / Wendy Stammer (12) 21-11, 21-19 (0:33) Match 19: Jennifer Meredith / Kerri Walsh (6) def. Carrie Dodd / Nancy Mason (3) 21-17, 21-11 (0:34) Match 20: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (2) def. Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) 21-14, 21-17 (0:38) Round 4 Match 21: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (1) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Boss (4) 21-15, 21-17 (0:41) Match 22: Jennifer Meredith / Kerri Walsh (6) def. Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (2) 21-18, 21-14 (0:34) Contender's Bracket Round 1 Match 23: Brooke Hanson / Courtney Guerra (18) def. Kimberly Coleman / Julie Deckert (17) 17-21, 21-12, 15-13 (0:48) Match 24: Gracie Santana-Baeni / Paula Roca (10) def. Mary Hegarty / Priscilla Lima (24, Q20) 21-16, 21-15 (0:47) Match 25: Tyra Turner / Makare Wilson (11) def. Jeannette Hecker / Valinda Roche (21, Q5) 22-20, 18-21, 15-13 (0:52) Match 26: Lauren Fendrick / Nicole Branagh (20, Q2) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) 23-21, 21-14 (0:36) Match 27: Tanya Fuamatu-Anderson / Heidi Ilustre (13) def. Denise Johns / Karen Reitz (19, Q3) 21-18, 21-18 (0:36) Match 28: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Holly Reisor / Ella Vakhidova (22, Q8) 21-7, 23-21 (0:32) Match 29: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Leanne Haarbauer / Alicia Zamparelli (23, Q10) 21-13, 21-16 (0:33) Match 30: Alicia Polzin / Ali Wood (15) def. Daven Allison / Jenelle Koester (16) 18-21, 21-17, 15-12 (0:48) Round 2 Match 31: Gracie Santana-Baeni / Paula Roca (10) def. Brooke Hanson / Courtney Guerra (18) 17-21, 21-13, 15-9 (0:53) Match 32: Tyra Turner / Makare Wilson (11) def. Lauren Fendrick / Nicole Branagh (20, Q2) 21-17, 21-14 (0:32) Match 33: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Tanya Fuamatu-Anderson / Heidi Ilustre (13) 21-16, 18-21, 15-10 (0:46) Match 34: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Alicia Polzin / Ali Wood (15) 16-21, 27-25, 15-12 (0:52) Round 3 Match 35: Pat Keller / Wendy Stammer (12) def. Gracie Santana-Baeni / Paula Roca (10) 21-16, 21-15 (0:39) Match 36: Tammy Leibl / Sarah Straton (8) def. Tyra Turner / Makare Wilson (11) 21-19, 11-21, 16-14 (0:45) Match 37: Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) def. Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) 18-21, 21-18, 15-11 (0:55) Match 38: Carrie Dodd / Nancy Mason (3) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) 21-9, 21-15 (0:31) Round 4 Match 39: Tammy Leibl / Sarah Straton (8) def. Pat Keller / Wendy Stammer (12) 21-18, 21-18 (0:37) Match 40: Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) def. Carrie Dodd / Nancy Mason (3) 21-14, 18-21, 15-12 (0:54) Round 5 Match 41: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (2) def. Tammy Leibl / Sarah Straton (8) 21-18, 21-13 (0:36) Match 42: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Boss (4) def. Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) 21-18, 21-13 (0:39) Semifinals Match 43: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (1) def. Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (2) 18-21, 21-14, 15-10 (0:57) Match 44: Jennifer Meredith / Kerri Walsh (6) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Boss (4) 22-20, 21-19 (0:42) Finals Match 45: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (1) def. Jennifer Meredith / Kerri Walsh (6) 21-18, 21-15 (0:54) 2004 Belmar AVP Tournament Champions >>Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs
Holly McPeak Elaine Youngs
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Back to Belmar By Doug Strauss July 7, 2004 Returning to action after a month-long hiatus, the 2004 AVP Nissan Series continues in Belmar, N.J. with its seventh stop of the year at the July 8-11 Belmar Open presented by Bud Light. The women's championship is being broadcast live on NBC-TV on Saturday, and that changes the men's main draw to a three-day event. Both genders are coming off three-straight FIVB tournaments which helped finalize the spots for the Olympic beach teams. Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt are the defending champs, as they won their first event last season while playing together for just the fifth time. In that match they defeated Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings, who finished second for the fourth time in the first five events last year. Those two teams have amassed more finish points since the start of 2003 than any other teams, as between them they have two wins, eight second-place finishes and three thirds in the 15 events during that span. The men have played in Belmar each year since 1991, making this the 14th event held there. Karch Kiraly won the first three titles, then added another in 1996. Mike Whitmarsh won four straight years (1997-2000) with three different partners, and again claimed the crown in 2002 with Canyon Ceman. With Brian Lewis' victory in 1995 and Brent Doble's in 2001, only the 1994 event was won by at least one player who is not currently playing on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. While the first five events this season were won by five different teams, Kiraly / Mike Lambert were the first to repeat as winners by taking the title in the last outing in San Diego. Kiraly / Lambert have established themselves as the team to beat, as they have now won their last 12 matches, the longest of the season on the men's side. In those 12 wins, however, they have been pushed to a third game six times. Their three finals appearances equals that of Rosenthal / Witt, who have to shake their let-downs after championship matches. In the tournaments following finals featuring Rosenthal / Witt, the duo has placed seventh, 17th, seventh, and a "to be determined" as they were in the finals in San Diego. The men's field is bolstered by the return of the players who were competing overseas in order to gain a berth to the Olympics in Athens. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard, who occupy one of the two spots on the U.S. Olympic team, have placed third in their last three AVP tournaments, but had to miss the San Diego contest to play on the FIVB Tour. Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger, who have earned the other Olympic berth, finished third in Austin, Texas, which was their last AVP event. Those teams will also be joined by Todd Rogers / Sean Scott, who have been playing overseas as well. That duo has a first, second and third place finish in their three AVP competitions this season. Missing however, will be Jason Ring / George Roumain, one of the five different winners this season. Ring had to pull out while he mends a broken hand. On the women's injury report is Misty May, whose pulled abdominal muscle will keep her from playing this weekend. Belmar has hosted four women's events; in 1993-94 and 2002-03, and four different teams have won titles. Holly McPeak won the 1993 and 2002 events, the latter with Elaine Youngs, while Kerri Walsh and Misty May won last year. However, due to May's injury Walsh is playing her first event with Jennifer Meredith. Last week Walsh played an FIVB event with Rachel Wacholder, marking the first time those two had ever played together, and they placed third. McPeak has stretched her record number of titles to 70 by logging four wins the last six weeks, including two on the international circuit. Those victories helped seal their spot as the second U.S. team to qualify for the Athens Olympics; May / Walsh had already locked up one berth. McPeak / Youngs have won 11 straight matches on the AVP Tour in claiming the last two championships. In doing so, they have only lost two games, both to Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan, who have finished second in the last three AVP events they have competed in. There is an exclusive list of teams who have advanced to semifinals this season. Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason have placed third four times, including the last three straight. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy have been to a pair of Final Fours, highlighted by their second-place finish in Huntington Beach, Calif. Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (two semifinal appearances) and Angie Akers / Wacholder (one Final Four) round out the small list of teams that have placed in the top three this year. The Belmar Open presented by Bud Light marks the first of five events on NBC. On July 24 and 25 both the men's and women's championships are being televised live from Hermosa Beach, Calif. Fuerbringer/Jennings and McPeak/Youngs victorious in Belmar By Doug Strauss July 13, 2004 Holly McPeak, who pushed her career victory record to 71 wins, and Elaine Youngs claimed the women's title, but it was Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings who won the hearts of the fans in claiming their first ever tournament victory. The Belmar Open presented by Bud Light was full of emotions, spurred on by an enthusiastic crowd watching the first NBC telecast of the season. Matt Fuerbringer (pictured) and partner Casey Jennings win first career victory at the AVP Belmar Open presented by Bud Light Jennings celebrated his 29th birthday during the tournament, but it will pale compared to the partying following his first win. Fuerbringer / Jennings had played in six other finals in the last two years, but each time had come up short. They were facing their sixth different opponent in the finals, but their four matches on Saturday and Sunday must have given them feelings of deja-vu, as they happened against two different foes. "We beat two teams twice in this tournament and that's not easy to do", Jennings said. "The difference is we were hungrier today." First they eliminated Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt by beating them twice, then had their second match-up of the day with Jake Gibb / Adam Jewell in the finals. Early in the first game serves went evenly to Gibb and Jewell, but Jewell didn't have his usual spring in his step due to cramps as the heat on the sand reached 120 degrees. "Adam cramped up but he battled through it it shows his heart," Gibb said of his partner. "He is one of the best jumpers on the tour but he could barely jump." Trailing 8-7, Fuerbringer / Jennings noticed that Jewell was hurting and took advantage of it by serving every remaining balls to him, forcing him to move and jump more than he wanted to. Fuerbringer logged five blocks in the first game as his team took a 21-14 win. In the second game, as Jewell re-hydrated he started to get his legs back somewhat, and was able to chase down seven digs but was still forced to take every serve. Fuerbringer / Jennings had leads of 18-14 and 20-16, but had to sweat out three unsuccessful match points before Fuerbringer's kill sealed the match. "He did a great job, he caught fire in the first game," Jennings said of his partner Fuerbringer. "You have to get after them in rally scoring. Those leads give you confidence even when you give some points back." In playing to get into the Final Four, Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert had a 20-17 lead in game one against Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard when Kiraly went down with a shoulder injury that required an injury timeout. While he will have his shoulder examined to determine if surgery is necessary, he managed not only to close out that match, but also to push Gibb / Jewell to three games in the semifinal match-up. "That was the most impressive performance I have ever seen on a volleyball court," Gibb said of Kiraly's play while injured. "He switched sides and was playing with one arm. I was in awe but I thought I have to beat these guys.'" Another team that was one match away from the semifinals was 10th-seeded Paul Baxter / Scott Wong, who defeated the elder Wong team of Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong. Brent Doble had to withdraw at the last minute due to an injury, but Brian Lewis picked up Scott Ayakatubby and they placed seventh. An injury on the women's side changed the look of the top teams as well, as Misty May's pulled abdominal muscle kept her from playing again, so Kerri Walsh picked up Jennifer Meredith. Seeded sixth, it marked the first time since 2001 that Walsh was not either a No. 1 or 2 seed in any tournament she played in. Playing for the first time together, the duo looked impressive in advancing to the finals without dropping a single game. Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs entered this tournament having won back-to-back AVP titles as well as two FIVB victories in the last six weeks. McPeak, who went nearly a full year without a victory after pulling to within one win of the all-time career wins record, has now broke out with five wins in her last seven outings. "This was our plan at the beginning of the year, to peak around July and August," McPeak said. "We are consistently playing really good volleyball." They used their momentum to topple Meredith / Walsh in the Belmar championship match. McPeak picked up 12 digs in the match, and her perfect passing set up Youngs for some kills on the second hit, which kept Meredith / Walsh on their heels. "It's not easy to go over on two, it takes some work," Youngs said. "But Holly was setting me up on a platter." After winning the first game 21-18, they got a little more breathing room in the second game and won 21-15. In winning their third tournament in a row on the AVP Nissan Series, they have now won 16 straight matches and lead the season point total. The Final Four featured some familiar teams, as Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan placed third after reaching the semifinals for the sixth time in seven tourneys this season. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy also took a third after getting to the semis for the third time in the last four events. One AVP tournament remains before the domestic tour takes a break for the entire month of August as the Olympics take place in Athens. The Hermosa Beach Open presented by Bud Light will be held July 22-25, with both the men's and women's finals being broadcast live on NBC.
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AVP-PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL ANNUAL EVENT
AVP TOUR EVENT INFORMATION BELMAR 2001
VOLLEYBALL.ORG BELMAR 2001 EVENT INFO
DIRECTIONS TO BELMAR NJ SUNKIST AVP EVENT FOR FANS & PLAYERS
DIRECTIONS TO THE OFFICIAL EVENT HOTEL Ocean Place Conference Resort
Partys and What's Going On : Wednesday July 19th 2000 6pm clinic/Meet the players @ Headliner
Thursday July 20th 2000 10pm Rage @ Reggies
Friday July 21st 2000 5-6:30pm Sunkist AVP Free Youth Clinic 7:30pm Player Dinner/Party D'Jais
Saturday July 22nd 2000 9am Sunkist AVP Belmar Open Begins 9pm Official Tour Party @ Bar A
Sunday July 23rd 2000 8:30am Sunkist AVP Belmar Open Begins Play 9am Sunkist AVP Youth Tour Begins 4pm AVP Finals Begins
Photos AVP Belmar 2001 Open
Sunset on the Shark River Inlet in Belmar,New Jersey
"Images of America: Belmar I&II"(click on the pic above)
AVP-Pro Beach Volleyball on the Jersey Shore(click on pic for current event info)
Right click on images then view image to see the pictures full size in Netscape
Uncle Nick & The I-MAN in Belmar July 1998
Adam Jewel, Albert Hanneman & Danny Belmar 1999
Ian Clark & young fan Danny at Belmar July 1998
David Swatik Belmar 1999
Belmar Beach AVP 1999
Mike Cole & David Valenti "IMANFANS4EVER" Belmar 2000
Local Asbury Park Press article about the 1999 AVP Belmar Beach Open
Sam Lagana AVP Voice Of Belmar's Past
Chris "Geeter"McGee
HERE'S DA BEEF Bill AKA "Beef" Boullianne 2001
Chad,Adam & Ian give a thumbs up to Belmar's nitelife
Some Joisey Girls!!!
FRIDAY JULY 21ST-2000-10PM MEET THE COORS LIGHT GIRLS AT PAT'S TAVERN IN BELMAR(last year)see Bar Event schedule for current events) July 2001 Meet the Coor's Lite Girls Schedule Click on the picture for the girls......
Asbury Park Press Photos By Tanya Breen
Mister Belmar"MIKE WHITMARSH"wins again last year 2000 with Canyon Ceman!!! 4 Time and current record holder tying Karch Kiraly who has also won 4 events here!!! 1997 Mike Whitmarsh/Canyon Ceman 1998 Mike Whitmarsh/Kent Steffes 1999 Mike Whitmarsh/David Swatik 2000 Mike Whitmarsh/Canyon Ceman
Volleyball Magazine-November1998 Your Serve Section Volleyball Magazine Click on this link above during the Belmar 2000 AVP event for scores and discussions in the outdoors forums.
Larry,Kim,Kevin,Kyle and Brandon Mariano Kendall Park,New Jersey
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT Find out what the weather will be like for the Belmar,NJ AVP annual tour event or before heading for your favorite local Jersey Shore beaches !!!
Belmar Beach on the Belmar Cam Newly Refurbished Belmar Marina
Sandcastle Building on Belmar Beach Beachgoers Soaking Up The Rays
Community Resources City Of Belmar,NJ
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Play Volleyball with the Playboy Playmates Xtremeteam at BAR-A July7th,2001 South Belmar,NJ July 7th,2001 Bar Anticipation Pre-register your team one week prior to the tournament 703-5 16th Ave BELMAR,NJ 10 AM Signups ($10) fee Noon-4:00PM-Games,Parties Click on the dog above for photos of the Xtreme Team....
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BELMAR CAM BARS,PUBS & CLUBS
In South Belmar, they love the night life
Concerts:
James Taylor PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ Friday -- July 6th;Saturday--July7th, 2001 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cost:$25
The Beach Boys PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ Tuesday -- July 10, 2001 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Cost:$25
Rod Stewart PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ Wednesday -- July 11, 2001 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cost:$25
Chicago PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ Saturday -- July 14, 2001 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cost:$25
Paul Simon/Brian Wilson PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ Friday-- July 20, 2001 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cost:$25
Stevie Nicks/Jeffrey Gains PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ Saturday-- July 21, 2001 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Cost:$25
Places to eat while in Belmar,New Jersey
This week's recipe: Belmar baked fluke
Matt "Mattio" UNGER Ian AKA "I-MAN" CLARK
Format: Double Elimination
Event Scores:
Round Of 32 Holdren, Rogers (15)Def., Barnes, Rose (3) Delahoz, Luyties (15)Def., Poolman, Williams(11) Hribar, Fischer (17)Def.,Clark, Unger (15) Bacil, Souza (15)Def., Pollard, Tourigny(6) Lewis, Johnson(15)Def., Kumgisky, Bellandi(1) Smith, Ivie (15) Def.,Goers, Taylor (11) Davenport, Makos(16)Def., Baxter, Paaluhi (14) Ceman, Whitmarsh(15)Def., Jennings,Fuerbringer (11) Neto, LeGrande (15)Def., Salmon, Elliot (9) A.Hannemann,Boullianne (15)Def., Friederichsen,Boldt (7) Garrido, Azevedo(15)Def., Priddy, Taliaferro(4) Doble, Metzger (15)Def.,Daniel, Gibb (2) Witt, Frohoff (15)Def.,Torsone, Convis(6) N.Hannemann, Jewell(15)Def., Geibel, Addy (9) Koerv, Agi (15) Def.,Boss, Castillo (13) Fonoimoana,Blanton (15)Def., Rodriquez,Silberstein (11) Round Of 16 Holdren, Rogers (15)Def.,Delahoz, Luyties (3) Bacil, Souza (15)Def., Hribar, Fischer (8) Lewis, Johnson(17)Def., Smith, Ivie (15) Ceman, Whitmarsh(15)Def.,Davenport, Makos(10) Neto, LeGrande (19)Def., A.Hannemann,Boullianne (17) Doble, Metzger (15)Def.,Garrido, Azevedo(6) N.Hannemann, Jewell(15)Def.,Witt, Frohoff (10) Fonoimoana,Blanton (15)Def., Koerv, Agi (3) Quarter Finals Bacil, Souza (15)Def., Holdren, Rogers (12) Ceman, Whitmarsh(15)Def.,Lewis, Johnson(4) Doble, Metzger (15)Def.,Neto, LeGrande (3) N.Hannemann, Jewell(15)Def.,Fonoimoana,Blanton (7) SemiFinals Ceman, Whitmarsh(15)Def.,Bacil, Souza (9) N.Hannemann, Jewell(15)Def.,Doble, Metzger (12)
Winners Finals Ceman, Whitmarsh(15)Def.,N.Hannemann, Jewell(9)
Tournament Finals Ceman, Whitmarsh(15)Def.,N.Hannemann, Jewell(11)
Tournament Champions 2000>> Mike Whitmarsh/Canyon Ceman
Mike Whitmarsh Olympic Silver Medalist Canyon Ceman
Losers Round 1 Salmon, Elliot(15)Def., Friederichsen,Boldt (7) Priddy,Taliaferro (15)Def., Daniel,Gibb (3) Geibel, Addy (15)Def., Torsone,Convis (8) Boss, Castillo(15)Def., Rodriquez,Silberstein (10) Poolman,Williams (15)Def., Barnes,Rose (5) Clark, Unger(15)Def., Pollard, Tourigny (6) Kumgisky,Bellandi (15)Def., Goers,Taylor (10) Jennings,Fuerbringer (15)Def., Baxter, Paaluhi (5) Losers Round 2 Salmon, Elliot(15)Def.,Davenport,Makos (3) Priddy,Taliaferro (15)Def., Smith,Ivie (11) Hribar, Fischer(15)Def., Geibel,Addy (10) Delahoz,Luyties (15)Def., Boss,Castillo (10) Poolman,Williams (15)Def.,Koerv,Agi (3) Witt, Frohoff(15)Def.,Clark,Unger (13) Garrido,Azevedo (15)Def., Kumgisky,Bellandi (5) A.Hannemann,Boullianne (15)Def.,Jennings,Fuerbringer (7) Losers Round 3 Salmon, Elliot (15)Def.,Priddy,Taliaferro (12) Delahoz,Luyties (15)Def.,Hribar, Fischer(11) Witt, Frohoff(15)Def.,Poolman,Williams (13) Garrido,Azevedo (16)Def., A.Hannemann,Boullianne (14) Losers Round 4 Neto, LeGrande (15)Def., Salmon, Elliot (5) Fonoimoana,Blanton (15)Def.,Delahoz,Luyties (11) Holdren, Rogers (16)Def.,Witt, Frohoff(14) Lewis, Johnson(15)Def., Garrido,Azevedo (12) Losers Round 5 Neto, LeGrande (15)Def., Fonoimoana,Blanton (13) Lewis, Johnson(15)Def., Holdren, Rogers (12) Losers Round 6 Bacil, Souza (15)Def.,Neto, LeGrande (7) Doble, Metzger (15)Def.,Lewis, Johnson(13) Losers Semifinals Doble, Metzger (15)Def.,Bacil, Souza (12) Losers Finals N.Hannemann, Jewell(15)Def.,Doble, Metzger (12)
Final Results:2000 1st -Ceman/Whitmarsh $16,000 2nd-N. Hannemann/ Jewell $10,000 3rd -Doble/Metzger $ 7,500 4th -Bacil/Souza $ 5,500 5th -Legrand/Neto $ 4,000 5th -Lewis /Johnson $ 4,000 7th -Holdren/Rogers $ 3,000 7th -Fonoimoana/Blanton $ 3,000 9th -Salmon/Elliot $ 2,000 9th -Delahoz/Luyties $ 2,000 9th -Witt/Frohoff $ 2,000 9th -Garrido/Azevedo $ 2,000 13th-Priddy/Taliaferro $ 1,000 13th- Hribar/Fischer $ 1,000 13th- Poolman/Williams $ 1,000 13th- A.Hannemann/Boullianne $ 1,000 17th- Davenport/Makos $500 17th- Smith/Ivie $500 17th- Geibel/Addy $500 17th- Boss/Castillo $500 17th- Koerv/Agi $500 17th- Clark/Unger $500 17th- Kumgisky/Bellandi $500 17th- Jennings/Fuerbringer $500
Articles:
The Boys are Back in Belmar!!! Courtesy of the AVP Jul 21,2000 Saturday at the Sunkist Belmar AVP Open was not a good day for the AVP’s elite. The only top four seeded team surviving in the winners bracket after Saturday’s play was the 4th seeded squad of Canyon Ceman and Mike Whitmarsh who advanced to the semifinals with a convincing 15-4 win over Brian Lewis and Adam Johnson. Also slipping into the wrong bracket on day 1 was top seeds Dax Holdren and Todd Rogers who fell victim to Brazilians Anjinho and Fred 15-12. The fourth installment of the LeGrande/Neto vs. Doble/Metzger saga was played out here in Belmar, with Doble/Metzger squaring the season series to two games a piece with a 15-12 win and a place in the semis on Sunday. Belmar marked the return of Eric Fonoimoana and Dain Blanton to the AVP Tour after a few weeks playing abroad on the FIVB’s Olympic chase. Dain and Eric were not treated kindly by Nick Hannemann and Adam Jewell who sent the pair to the losers bracket with a 15-7 victory.
Whitmarsh is King of Belmar!!! Courtesy of the AVP By Dan Vrebalovich Jul 22nd,2000
Sunday was again no picnic on the court for the top seeds at the Sunkist AVP Belmar Open. The top seeded team of Dax Holdren and Todd Rogers managed only one victory in the losers bracket on Sunday, narrowly beating Brent Frohoff and Larry Witt 16-14. Their run ended in the next match as Brian Lewis and Adam Johnson advanced with a 15-12 victory over last weeks champions, giving them a 7th place finish in Belmar. The #2 seeded team of Dain Blanton and Eric Fonoimoana also found themselves making an early exit on Sunday as they also finished in 7th place after being eliminated from the tournament by LeGrande and Neto 15-13. The victory for #3 seeds LeGrande and Neto would be their last as Eduardo Bacil and Fred Souza would send them packing with a 15-7 defeat and a 5th place finish. On the winners side it was the #4 seeded team of Mike Whitmarsh and Canyon Ceman who were in control of the tournament after winning the winners finals over the surprise team of the weekend, #10 seeds Adam Jewell and Nick Hannemann. Jewell/Hannemann notched victories over Fonoi/Blanton in the quarters and Doble/Metzger in the semis, before going down to Ceman/Whit in the winners finals by a score of 15-9. During the match, Mike Whitmarsh rolled his ankle, but was a
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