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 AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) was founded in
1983 to cater to the sport of beach volleyball, its players
and fans. In 2001 after a revamp, the organization took over
the beach volleyball tour in Manhattan Beach, California.
With this move, AVP became the focal point around which
professional volleyball revolves.
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour embodies the fun and
glamour of the Southern Californian beach lifestyle as it
showcases the top professional men and women competitors in
the sport.
With 18 events planned for 2007, each AVP event features
fiercely pitched competitive matches with some of fittest
athletes in the world including 2004 Olympic gold medal
winners Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor , 2004 Olympic
bronze medal winners Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs along
with new stars such as Rachel Wacholder and Sean Rosenthall.
AVP Highlights & Key Growth Statistics: AVP fan base is
mainly comprised of highly desirable 18-34 demo of affluent,
hard working young adults.
Events: From 2002-2005 the number of AVP events increased by
100%, from 7 events in 2002 to 16 events in 2006
Fans: From 2002-2005 the AVP Fan Base increased by 156%,
from 9.9 million in 2002 to a projected 25 million in 2005
Attendance: 2004 increased 127% in on-site attendance since
2002, from 355,159 in 2002 to a projected 1,000,000 in 2005
Prize Money: In the 2006 season, three of its athletes
reached the million dollar plateau in prize money earned;
Holly McPeak, the winningest player in history with 72
titles won, Misty May-Treanor and Elaine Youngs.
INTERESTING FACTS…
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Each match is best of three, rally-scoring sets. |
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The first two sets are played to 21 points, while third
(if necessary) is played to 15. |
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A side change will take place every seven (7) points in
the first two sets and every five (5) points in the third
set. The side changes will be direct without delay. |
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Court dimensions are 8-meters (26-feet, 3-inches) by
8-meters per side. |
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In 2001, the AVP approved the implementation of having a
let serve be "in play." This means, if a server's ball hits
the net and falls into the receiving team's space, the ball
is in play. |
For more information, visit:
http://www.avp.com
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