Volleyball high hitters
With fast-paced moves and adrenalin-packed matches, the sand is set to fly as Watergate gets ready to host the UK’s best volleyball players in an epic September showdown. Here’s who is joining us down on the shoreline court…
13-15 September
The Bello bros
When it comes to duos; they don't get more dynamic than the Bello brothers. Ranked No. 1 in the UK, Javier and Joaquin, have established themselves as a volleyball force to be reckoned with – up there in the top 50 teams in the world. Debuting on the volleyball scene in 2016, and now only at 23 years old, the brothers already boast six World Tour medals, Commonwealth bronze, four-straight British Championships, and a 5th place in their European Championship debut.
Power players
Alongside this powerful pair, Harry Jones – an experienced English international with plenty of silverware earned across the national and world stage – will be joining the roster. His accolades include winning the Weymouth Grand Slam, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the UK Beach Tour.
Representing the ladies, Martha Bullen will take her place on the female team with impressive national and international experience representing her country at many tournaments as a junior and beyond. And all the way from Aotearoa comes Alice Zeiman, a force to be reckoned with and gaining ground on the World beach volleyball scene. Currently representing the National New Zealand team, Alice Zeimann and her partner were one title away from qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Her accolades are coming 4th at the Commonwealth Games, and countless podium positions on the World Tour and Asian Championships.
More names will be announced in the coming weeks, but three things are certain: the calibre will be high, the talent will be unforgiving and the atmosphere will be electric.
Weekend action
With tournaments kicking off on Saturday, spectators are invited to watch the high-octane action unfold over the weekend of 13-15 September, with professional commentators, good tunes, low-slung deck chairs and volleyball-based activities throughout the weekend.
Alongside the court action, Friday will see Deep Dish Beach volleyball offering ‘give it a go’ sessions to local schools and colleges. And on Friday and Sunday, anyone who would like to try their hand at the sport can book a free learn-and-play session with the coaches. Sessions are available to book online through Deep Dish Beach volleyball here.
Birra Moretti take over
Spilling out onto the sand from The Beach Hut, the BIRRA MORETTI takeover will be will be partnering with local company Cornish Italian to serve arancini, bruschetta and cannoli to the crowds on the beach. They’ll also be pouring glasses of BIRRA MORETTI’s newly-launched ice-cold Sale Di Mare, a medium-bodied premium lager with Italian sea salt, evoking the spirit of Italy.
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