The AAU Junior Volleyball Nationals is an OFFICIAL Dig-A-Thon site! For more info go to: http://info1.side-out.org/dig-a-thon The Dig Pink® Dig-A-Thon is a season-long campaign from January through June uniting volleyball teams to accomplish 150,000 digs in honor of the 150,000 people living with stage IV breast cancer in the U.S. As part of the Dig-A-Thon, teams will DIVE, ROLL, HUSTLE, SPRAWL, and SACRIFICE for every dig while collecting pledges from family, friends, and fans. For each dig your team completes, you are supporting Side-Out’s cutting-edge clinical research, The Side-Out Protocol, which is adding precious time to the lives of those living with stage IV breast cancer.

The 2019 AVP Seattle Open marks the fourth stop on the tour, bringing a conclusion to the first half of the season. As long as the AVP pros aren’t distracted by the breathtaking scenery, this tournament is set to bring fierce competition from first serve to last. With four different teams, on both the men and women’s side, taking home the past four titles, this could be anyone’s tournament to win! As bald eagles soar in the background, players will be competing to take home the Space Needle AVP trophy—the ultimate beach volleyball prize in the Pacific Northwest. Between the serene setting and action-packed matches, you will not want to miss one of beach volleyball’s most unique events in the world: the AVP Seattle Open. Read more at https://avp.com/event/seattle-open/#C1ECufXgHHp5Qf6F.99

Hermosa Beach may border Manhattan Beach geographically, but there is no doubt that each city has its own identity and history. Every year from 1984 through 2010, Hermosa Beach was a cornerstone of the AVP schedule, and upon the Open’s return in 2017, it became a cornerstone of the tour again. The passionate Hermosa beach volleyball fans arrive early and leave late to cheer on their favorites all tournament long, creating one of the most energetic beach volleyball environments in the world. Appropriately, Hermosa Beach falls right next to Manhattan Beach on the 2019 schedule, letting both the rivalries on the court and on the map continue!

Every year at the Manhattan Beach Open, nearly 200 teams put it all on the line to become one of the four athletes to cement their name in beach volleyball history. The AVP Gold Series // Manhattan Beach Open is recognized as the Super Bowl of beach volleyball—big stage, big money and a big reward as AVP stars fight for the chance to enshrine their name on the Manhattan Beach Pier. This year’s MBO marks the second tournament of the 2019 Gold Series and the last of the three California stops. To learn more about the AVP Gold Series and what that means.

No city outside the state of California has hosted more pro beach tournaments than Chicago, and this year, the Windy City will add one more to its tally as the AVP Gold Series Championships return to Oak Street Beach. Under the watchful eye of the city skyline, Chicago fans will pack the stands to watch the pros battle it out for the elevated AVP points and prize money on the line. To learn more about the AVP Gold Series and what that means.

The AVP will be returning to the Aloha State in 2019. Last year’s Hawaii Invitational was an absolute athlete and fan favorite, so we decided to return to Waikiki in style, expanding to an open tournament with a full main draw. Partnering with the HTA, Hawaii’s lead tourism agency, the AVP will be building the beach festival experience in the heart of Oahu, right along the beaches of Fort DeRussy, Waikīkī. With many AVP athletes being Hawaii natives, it’s a guarantee the Hawaii Open will excite fans & athletes and prove to be an event for the books! If you’re a true beach volleyball fan, trust us, you’ll want to cross this one off your bucket list. Aloha!