Newport Dunes to host two-day, pro-am tournament

Some of volleyball’s best, including Olympic gold medalists Steve

Timmons and Ricci Luyties, will be among the athletes featured in a

two-day, pro-am tournament taking place at Newport Dunes Waterfront

Resort Sept. 21-22.

The public is invited at no cost to cheer on their favorite

players, including event organizer Brian Lewis, a three-year pro, and

veterans Randy Stoklos, Tim Hovland and Misty May. The competition

will feature 40 teams comprised of some of the sport’s leading

professionals.

Also scheduled are performances by the reggae band, Common Sense,

music by a DJ and an irreverent awards ceremony on Sunday evening

that will “honor” players who compete in the funniest and most

festive costumes, and the audience member who is deemed best heckler.

Last year’s successful tournament set the stage for this year’s

two-day event, which blends athletic excellence, live music, and a

festive.”

Newport Dunes Resort is a 100-acre waterfront featuring a 406-site

RV park, a 450-slip marina and a waveless beach.

Parking is $8. For more information call (800) 765-7661.