SpikeKey Beach Summer Camp

Success Magazine & SpikeKey Beach Magazine Sponsor Party

Success Magazine & SpikeKey Beach Magazine Sponsor Party ( November 13th, 2011)


We would like to thank all our sponsors for your support in the SKB Crystal Classic beach volleyball tournament. The Pro ladies and Men had a great day of competition and finished the night at the amazing sponsor party!! Thank you everyone for coming to the event you made the party very special.

Hope you enjoy the photos in the photo album!

SpikeKey Beach Team

SpikeKey Beach Crystal Classic Junior Pictures

Enjoy pictures from the Sunday SpikeKey Beach Junior photos! Courtesy photos Canevari Angela!

SpikeKey Beach Classic/Crystal Classic

Siesta Key, FL Local professional beach volleyball Megan Wallin hosted a beach volleyball tournament. Top players battling for the title King and Queen of the beach. Fans sat close to the action and watched the eight women and eight men in a fast paced, highly competitive environment. The Sarasota Queen was Chara Harris and the King was Bruno lurnardi!

On Sunday a junior tournament featured local teams coached by the pro players. This event was designed to be fan-friendly and included meet-and-greets, photo ops and interaction with the outgoing, personable, professional competitors.

Summer = Beach Volleyball Season = Hot Sand

With the summer beach volleyball season we compete in the hot and humid weather which results in hot sand. As an athlete I have always been tentative of wearing any type of tape or braces while competing. I was always nervous that the "extra" would take away from my game" I soon learned that playing with sand socks is a necessity as the sand feels like hot lava during the summer.

This summer I am going to try the Playa H-Top Sockwa's. I will be blogging the truth about the Playa Hi Top and hopefully capturing some fun pics and videos.

Here is a list of concerns that I often hear about wearing sand socks to compete in beach volleyball tournaments

Sand leaking in the sock making my foot uncomfortable

Having foot grip on the sand is vital will I still have a foot grip?

Be back soon-Megan

SpikeKey Beach Volleyball Camp

Dear Parents,
I want to thank you for your daughters' participation in the Winter 2010 SpikeKey Beach volleyball camp. The coaching staff had a great time working with each and every athlete. One of my favorite aspects of coaching is watching eager young faces that are willing to learn and have fun, and witnessing their transformation during the camp and over time. We had a great group of girls with an outstanding attitude!

All the Best, Megan, Whitney, Vern and Wayne
FYI: The next camp will be during Spring Break


DartFish Film Footage from the Camp

DartFish: Click on the links below to view footage of your daughter passing. You have to click on the titles SpikeKey Beach Middle Passing to view who it is. You will see three categories, Preparation, Contact and Follow Through. Click on each title to view our comments and to view the movements in slow motion.

Middle School Link: http://www.dartfish.tv/Presenter.aspx?CR=p764c148m213595
The first athlete in middle school is 1- Emma, 2-Natalie, 3-Courtney,4-Jordan, 5-Oliva, 6-Ashly, 7-Jacyln, 8-Brooke, 9-Abby, 10-Kendal, 11-Taylor, 12-Sam, 13-Mo, 14-Alison, 15-Tanner, 16-Simone, 17-Margo, 18-Mikaela, 19-Marina, 20-Macenzie, 21-Amanda, 22-Madison, 23-Jennifer 24- Rachel 25- Alison
High School Link: http://www.dartfish.tv/Presenter.aspx?CR=p764c148m213595
The first athlete in middle school is 1- Lexi, 2-Mandy, 3-Bree,4-Mia, 5-Sarah, 6-Kara, 7-Alexis, 8-Lynn, 9-Carly, 10-Hope, 11-Faith, 12-Sydney, 13-Koree, 14-Kia 15-Naomi

Flip Video Film Footage from the Camp
To view camp videos please visit and subscribe to the SpikeKey13 You Tube Channel.
Click the link: http://www.youtube.com/user/SpikeKey13#p/u


Photos for Camp: The girls had some really good pictures and candid moments during camp. To view SpikeKey photos please visit the SpikeKey Beach Blog: or Facebook.

Judy from Remarkable Photography captured some amazing shots. Go to www.remarkablephotography.com to view and order pictures. You will see a tab for events, click on it and type wfcs for the event and password.


THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CAMP SPONSORS!
SPONSOR VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc-ArINM658

Sand Off: To order visit www.amazon.com and search for Sand-off! Mitt Type in SpikeKey to get a 25% discount. More Info: www.sandoff.com

Gecko’s Grill & Pubs: No insurance sold here, but Gecko’s is a favorite for locals and tourists alike when it comes to Great Food, Great Fun & Great Spirits! There’s always something fun going on at its 5 locations. Join the Team Trivia Challenge or watch your favorite sporting team at this favorite neighborhood grill & sports connection. The resident Gecko serves affordable & delicious American Pub Food with a Gourmet Twist (try the 1992 Salad or Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna). A true local success story, established in 1992 by Mike & Mike! Check out what’s going on at your favorite location! www.GeckosGrill.com

Bani Bands: Sequin Headbands and more! Check out the various styles and colors! http://www.banibands.com

Vertical Athletics: A few parents asked where my athletic pants and tights are from. I wear the Maximizer Pants size small 37 inseam. I also wear the High Performance Leggings size small or medium. http://www.verticalathletics.com

Zinka Sunscreen: Zinka is the original action sports sunscreen company, credited with introducing the first ever colored zinc oxide sunblock! For 25 years we have been formulating, testing and producing high quality sunscreens by adding Zinc Oxide and other non-chemical based ingredients to our formulas.http://zinka.com

BearPaw: The BEARPAW brand was created in June of 2001 to provide customers with a better line of comfortable, fashionable shoes. BEARPAW focuses on crafting quality products with comfort and style. In addition to offering fresh modern styles, BEARPAW improves performance and fit by utilizing nature’s own “technical fabric,” sheepskin. http://www.bearpawshoes.com/

Chica Bands: Non-Sjlip hair bands. Thin bands, thick bands and more...for more information visit: www.Chicabands.com

Vincere Sand Socks: They have two styles. SpikeKey uses the split toe for just walking around the beach and the normal style when competing on the court. Here is the website: http://www.sandsocks.org
If you do end up ordering a pair you can use SPIKEKEY20 discount code. The code should be valid till Jan 15th. The code is for 20% off.

Waboba, Inc. manufactures the Waboba Flyer and the Waboba Ball: the amazing ball that bounces on water. The Waboba Ball literally bounces on water. www.Waboba.com and www.Wabobablog.com
UvSunSense: Introducing the UVSunSense™ wristband—a convenient, reliable means to monitor exposure to harmful UV rays for you and your children. The UVSunSense™ wristband is engineered to be used in conjunction with a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher to alert you to potential excessive exposure as you work or play in the sun. www.uvsunsense.com

SpikeKey Beach Magazine: Beach volleyball and lifestyle Magazine. www.SpikeKey.com

Walt's Fish Market: The Wallin family has been in the seafood business since 1918. So come on by and experience Florida cracker style atmosphere at Walt’s Fish Market and Restaurant.It all began when generations ago, Walt Senior’s father hopped the John Ringling Circus Train from Indiana heading south to Sarasota, Florida. There, Clause Able Wallin (Swedish) met his wife who came from a long line of commercial fisherman. And so, history continues with Brett Wallin, fourth generation, joining the business in May 2001 after graduating from High Point University in North Carolina. www.waltsfishmarketrestaurant.com

Cobroxin is aimed at treating various levels of chronic pain. Using a pain scale of 1 to 10, Cobroxin may be used to treat pain in the range of 2-6. Moderate pain is defined as pain that interferes with sleep or work. Severe pain interferes with all activities (7-10) when a physician should be consulted. www.Cobroxin.com

Crystal Sand Castle Contest -Must do next year

Side Bar: Maureen Ryan, Alexis Sudol and Kelsey Breda participate in a volleyball clinic with professional beach volleyball player Megan Wallin, right, Saturday, Nov. 20, on Siesta Key Beach. Wallin runs beach volleyball clinics through the volleyball company SpikeKey Beach. Learn more at www.spikekey.com.

http://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/Front-Page/112420109032/Sports-Photo-of-the-Week-Having-a-beach-ball

Sarasotans have long known there is something special about the sand at Siesta Key, whether it's the perfect white color, the cool-to-the-touch feel, or the soft powdery texture. Siesta Key was busy weekend for the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition on Siesta Beach. Master sculptors and local sculptors shape fabulous creations. The featured centerpiece is a 6-foot-tall, 300-ton sand masterpiece with the logos of the event sponsors.

Thursday, November 18 is the kickoff day for the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition that will run through Sunday, Nov. 21.

$18,000 of price money was up for grabs by eleven teams of two sculptors competing. This Siesta Key event includes live music, hands-on sand sculpting classes, and an amateur sand sculpting competition. There was also a vendor village for local businesses.

Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program will receive the proceeds for the sand sculpture competition.

Gobeachfest & Volleyball Vacations

Volleyball Vacations/ Go Beach Feast (November 7-14, 2010)

This was my second year going to Turks & Caicos for Volleyball Vacations and I can’t wait to make it my third! If you’re looking to meet active adults with a passion for sports, health, travel, late night dance moves and the ever so often SOCIAL, I seriously hope you consider Volleyball Vacations. On a serious note I have never coached a group of athletes with such a special spirit and passion for the game. Waboba was captured in some awesome island pictures!

Check out some photos from the week

Register Here for 2011: http://www.spikekey.com/volleyball-vacations

Ranse Jones Beach Volleyball Classic

Live simple, play hard….. Ranse Jones

That is the philosophy that 34-year-old beach volleyball player Ranse Jones lived his life by and is the message inscribed on the championship trophy that bears his name. As many of you already know, long time beach volleyball player Ranse Jones suffered a brain aneurism and passed away after a long fight. I ask you not to think of his death but instead of the immense power of friendship and family elicited from one inspiring man.
The beach volleyball community got together at Deerfield Beach November 6th and 7th to put on the inaugural Ranse Jones Beach Volleyball Classic. The two-day charity event drew more than 1,000 spectators and players. Players from across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico came back as a sign of respect and love for a special player. The top women's player in the world, Misty May-Treanor, played on Saturday and was accompanied by her husband, Matt Treanor, the former Florida Marlin and current Texas Rangers' catcher. Along with Misty volleyball star Nick Lucena a top men’s player competed with tournament co-director Gino Ferraro.
The weekend tournament was a tremendous success, and the gathering of friends, family and the beach volleyball community was something that Jones would have been thrilled with. The tournament raised over $30,000 with all proceeds going to his medical needs. “Over the years, Ranse has left his sandy footprints on our hearts and for that, we are forever changed and so blessed.” Barbare Jones

Special Thanks: Dig The Beach Tour ( Chris Colgan) Florida Beach Volleyball Tour ( Gino Farraro) East End Tour ( Rich Heiles) Waboba, SpikeKey Beach, Fire Dog, Foot Volley, Mr. Farris and many more..

If you would like to donate to the Ranse Jones Foundation please visit: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ransejones

Manhattan Beach, Corona Wide Open Sep. 25-26, 2010

Waboba hits Manhattan Beach, Corona Light Wide Open (September 25-16, 2010)

The fourth annual US Open of Beach Volleyball was presented by Corona Light and was held September 25th and 26th in Manhattan Beach, CA. The US Open continues to grow towards its goal of becoming one of the largest Beach Volleyball tournaments in the nation, offering competition to players of all skill level from around the country. The tournament drew top players from around the US on both the men’s and women’s side. Team Waboba battled all day Saturday. They played a total of five matches all lasting over an hour. Got to love big court and sideout scoring. The were pleased with the finish of 9th place.

The Waboba team had a great location right next to the featured court. Throughout the weekend volleyball fans were able to watch top volleyball games and catch some shade under the Waboba Tent. It was a beautiful weekend it was even warm enough to get into the water. We would to thank all those who donated to TWHOLA. Please send us pictures of you using Waboba we would love to add them to the blog.

Miami Dig the Beach Nationals

Miami Beach is always a hot spot for new trends, great restaurants, entertaining music and much more. This past weekend, Dig The Beach held the 2010 championship event in Miami. The venue was great, the courts and sponsor village were located within an arms reach from the very popular Ocean Drive strip. Waboba was represented well with three athletes sporting the Waboba name. Megan Wallin and Chara Harris took home a third place losing a very tight game in three to the team who won the tournament. We would like to thank Chris Meadows and his children Joshua, Iona and Natalie. They demonstrated the Flyer on the Boardwalk and played Waboba—bouncing the ball on the water and getting others into the game on the beach

We would also like to thank all of those who gave donations to TWLOHA.

Stayed Tuned... Our next event is Manhattan, CA September 24-26, 2010

Surf Expo

SpikeKey Beach would like to thank all the wonderful exhibitors and attendees at the Surf Expo. We look forward to working with you soon!

We snapped a few shots at the show. Enjoy...

SpikeKey Beach Staff

Alligator Vacation

So this weeks blog may not be your typical day at the beach. However, it does involve a body of water known as the swamp. We took a family vacation to Okeechobee to tour the south of Florida on an airboat. The night ride was peaceful and of course exciting with the capturing of two gators.

I would like to thank J&S Outdoor Adventures. Johnny, is an amazing guide who truly is passionate about the outdoor world. I know the team offers alligator hunts, waterfowl hunts, gigging trips, airboat tours and night rides to see gators or stare at the stars.

www.jnsoutdooradventures.com

Atlantic City, NJ

I have always viewed Atlantic City solely as a gambling town until this past weekend. After stepping outside away from the noisy slot machines and hopeful gamblers there is beautiful four mile boardwalk filled with life and high energy.

The East End Volleyball Tour and Bally’s Casino presented the $8,000 Big Shot Championships Aug. 28-29. During the course of the beach season you could win a trip to Atlantic City by placing first in a tournament hosted by EEVB. There were teams from North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, New York, Chicago, and Michigan all competing for the championship.

The location of the tournament was amazing. There was a beach bar to the left of the courts and to the right was the ocean and sun bathers. The New Jersey crowd certainly got into the game. Check out the You tube videos you can hear the loud cheering and screaming from the crowd.

Waboba was a sponsor for Megan Wallin, Chara Harris and Mark VanZwieten. The athletes handed out Waboba balls to the fans and athletes surrounding the court. Megan and Chara battled through the losers’ bracket and into the finals after losing the first match of the day. They lost a tight game in three in the finals. Check out the game footage below.

Also, Megan Wallin, Chara Harris, Racquel Beson and Kelly Haan were celebrity guest at the Resort Casino. I am sure some video footage will be coming out soon!

Game #1 of the Big Shot Championships is on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfF25MZPvk4

Game #2 of the Big Shot Championships Women's Open Finals is now posted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ccizUR3KwY

game #3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIWr-LGPTHk

Manhattan Beach Open, 50th Anniversary

The city of Manhattan Beach and the California Beach Volleyball Association took full reins of the legendary Manhattan Beach Open to ensure its 50th birthday. (August 21-22, 2010) Along with the Organizers three sponsors stepped up to ensure the event would take place; Waboba, Nectar Accessories and Twelve and Highland.
The Manhattan Beach was crowded with true volleyball advocates and curious spectators. Megan Wallin and Diane Pascua represented Waboba throughout the weekend. This was the first time Megan and Diane stepped onto the sand together. The played four matches on Saturday loosing one pushing them to the contender’s bracket. They lost to Erin Grey and Katherine Babcock on Sunday who took second overall. Waboba broke the record for money raised for TWLOHA! Thanks to all of you who donated to a great cause.
South Bay locals Aaron Watchfogel and Sean Rosenthal captured the Manhattan Beach open crown. The women's champions Tealle Hunkus and Heather Lowe were also crowned. The pair also went undefeated through both days of their title quest.

Mayor, Mitch Ward awarded the winners with giant trophies and thanked the three sponsors by name. It was a great weekend for beach volleyball.

EVP Naples ( August 14, 2010)

Megan and Chara took a second at Naples EVP. It was a beautiful weekend to play volleyball and catch some rays.

Chicago Corona Light Wide Open Jul 31-Aug 1

Chicago Corona Light Wide Open Jul 31-Aug 1

The Waboba Team hit the 7th beach stop ( Chicago) on the SpikeKey beach summer schedule. Megan Wallin, Chara Harris, Mark & Steve VanZwieten represented Waboba at the Chicago Corona Light Wide Open. The Corona Light Wide Open tour is one of the nation's leading grassroots beach volleyball tours. The tournament had live entertainment throughout the weekend in addition to volleyball of course. The tour stop had a Oakley model search, beach tennis tournament and the tour also partnered with Chicago’s first offi­cial SUP race on North Avenue Beach.

The Corona team did a great job branding Waboba all weekend with promotional plugs on Saturday and Sunday. As part of the Waboba team Tony from PR Power and his Waboba demonstration team showed of their Waboba skills in the water. Waboba not only raised money for TWLOHA during the event they also introduced thousands of mid-westerns to the ball that bounces on water. It was a beautiful weekend for beach goers and volleyball players.

STAR SPOTLIGHT

Star Vince Vaughn also made an appearance to North Avenue Beach taking a stroll past the Waboba booth while checking out the volleyball tournament. Karch Kiraly, volleyball legend also stopped by the booth and picked up a couple of Waboba balls for his kids.

Waboba, Fort Lauderdale Dig the Beach ( July 24-25, 2010)

Congratulations to the women's team of Demaris Flores and Marcela Gamarra
who played in Waboba "uniform" while Megan and Chara were in France. They
fought hard on Saturday and won their division on Sunday. Demaris and
Marcela also coached the juniors teams today--as did Mark and Steve
VanZwieten. It was great to see some testosterone on the Waboba team this
weekend! The brothers also played hard--maybe a little too hard late
Saturday, when a collision derailed Steve for Sunday's match. Hope you're
feeling better Steve!

Tropical Storm Bonnie blew through and left beautiful blue skies and breezy
weather for the weekend!The Waboba SpikeKey Beach Team moves on to the Corona Wide Open Tour in Chicago July 31-August 1.
 
 
 
 

FIVB FRANCE.. Thanks Cobroxin

Megan Wallin would like to thank Coborxin for making it possible for her to compete in the FIVB France event.

(Waboba) Siesta Key Beach, FL Dig The Beach Tour

What a beautiful weekend for beach volleyball and playing in the water with Waboba! Dig the Beach made their second stop to Siesta Key Beach this year. Fun Fact Dig The Beach broke the record in teams for the junior divisions. Waboba sponsored two professional beach volleyball teams. On the womens side two locals of Sarasota, Chara Harris and Megan Wallin played a solid day of volleyball. They received great support from the crowd! On the mens side Mark Van Zwieten and Steve Van Zwieten took home the gold medal. Waboba and SpikeKey Beach would like to thank all of you who so graciously gave donations in support of TWLOHA.