2012年6月25日 星期一

Palpable player energy

While spectators were being entertained by Ride the Lime — a machine similar to a mechanical bull that attempts to throw off its riders — and tasting spiked Sno-Cones, Lauren Fendrick of Hermosa Beach, Calif.in authenticpatek tube cutting and forming., remained focused as she stretched and prepared for her first match of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series here on Saturday.

Fendrick — who, along with her partner Brooke Hanson, is playing in the tournament for the third consecutive year — said the energy on the beach has been palpable for the players.

“It’s totally exciting,” she said. “But we’re taking it one game at a time, keeping a small focus. Hopefully, we keep winning.”

James Leitz, executive producer of the Jose Cuervo Series, said crowd excitement has been high throughout the tournament.Ed hardy clothing online store, whether you are looking for fashion items, then you come to the right place, we offer a variety of shoespumps.

“The energy has been really great,” he said. “Everyone is fired up.”

The tournament drew “several thousand people coming in and out” to watch the 128 professional men and women players in action, according to Leitz.

“We’re looking to see 20,000 people, hopefully more, by the end of the weekend,” he said.

Belmar marks the second tournament of the Jose Cuervo Series, which makes seven stops nationwide throughout the summer.

Leitz praised borough officials for their helpfulness in planning the event.

“It’s been great working with the city of Belmar to get this tournament off the ground,” he said.

Spectators said they were drawn to the event because of the high caliber of competition the tournament promised.

“It’s better than I expected,” said Matt Alkan, a spectator who traveled down for the day from New York City.

Chris Molloy, of Allentown, Penn., said the tournament attracts some of the best talent in the region.

“It’s hard to find players of this caliber, playing on the East Coast,” he said.

However, Molloy said he thought the tournament — which was formerly run by the Association of Volleyball Professionals — did not attract as many people as in previous years.

“There were bigger crowds when it was an AVP event,” Molloy said. “But people still seem to be enthusiastic.”

Many spectators said they were attracted to the event because they are volleyball players themselves.

“I play in a few leagues,” said Teri Lardin, 38, of Jackson. “It’s really nice to see the game played live.”

Mike Vollmuth,A food and quinceaneradress bank has been set up for residents affected by Saturdays storms in Snow Hill.Stylish and popular discount wholesaleguccibags Accessories on sale here now. 53, of Tinton Falls, said he came to the tournamentAsia me handmade tagheuerwatch reproductions of famous artists. to learn about professional volleyball.

“I’m not really familiar with it,” he said. “I figured I’d see what it’s all about. And so far, I’m really enjoying myself.”

But Jim Cottrell, 64, of Howell, said he attended the tournament simply for fun.

“I’m having a blast,” Cottrell said. “Being on the beach for the day is great. It looks like everyone is having a ball.”

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