5/17-18 2008: Second Annual Sandia Mountain Volleyball Classic presented by

The Sandia Mountain Volleyball Classic (SMVC) presented by Angel Fire Resort is the premier New Mexico sand volleyball event and the largest 2 on 2 all sand pro/am tournament in the region. With competitors from around the nation, the SMVC offers different levels of play for men and women ranging from amateur to professional. With cash awards in the professional divisions and prizes in the amateur ones, all levels of skill are able to compete in beach volleyball doubles. Spectators are encouraged to watch athletes compete during the day (free admission), and there is a player’s party on Saturday night. Come out and be a part of New Mexico’s biggest volleyball party held under the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains!
Don’t believe us? Read the article from Beach Volleyball Magazine!

Mission: To facilitate awareness and growth of beach volleyball in the Albuquerque community

The 2008 Sandia Mountain Volleyball Classic presented by Angel Fire Resort, in its second year of production, returns as a premier event and the largest 2-on-2 all sand event in the region.
ENTRY DEADLINE: MAY 1 (subsequent entries not guaranteed)
- The 2008 Sandia Mountain Classic will take place May 17 & 18 (Rain or Shine) in Albuquerque, NM.
- This will be a Double-elimination Tournament
- Team divisions are: Men's; Women's "Open" "A" "B"
- Men's Open: $1,500
- Women's Open: $800
- Great prizes in all other divisions!
- Entry fee: $80 in open; $60 per team in all other divisions.
- Entry fees include event T-shirts for all registered players
- Close to 300 players and spectators are expected to participate.
- The Sandia Mountain Classic will take place at Charlie's Sand Box and Stone Face Tavern - at the corner of Paso del Norte and San Pedro in Albuquerque, NM

Contact: Sonny Marquez - 505-269-6119; sonny@plasticclothing.com

Adults are broken into levels of volleyball expertise in each division. They are:
- "Open" -- Elite Tournament Veterans. I'm great and everyone knows it!
- "A" Advanced -- Very Experienced. I got game and most would agree!
- "B" Intermediate -- Played Tournaments Before. I won't embarrass myself or those who come to watch me!

Tournament Timeline (updates coming soon):
- Check-in: each day - 8:00 a.m. with play to begin immediately afterwards. All pre-registered teams must check-in. Late registrations will be accepted - space available.
- Saturday: Men's & Women's Open/Men's A, B/Women's A, B. Players Party at Sneakerz Sports Bar
- Sunday: Men's & Women's Open/Men's A, B/Women's A, B.
- Men's and Women's Open: Double-elimination; Finals - Sunday afternoon/cash,merchandise prizes.
- Formats: Double Elimination in all divisions, with match play guaranteed in early rounds of winner bracket.

Registration

Online:
-- Go to www.plasticclothing.com
-- Click ‘online store’
-- Click ‘registrations’ in the sidebar (under products)
Choose the appropriate division ‘open’ or ‘amateur’
-- In the comments, be sure to include gender of competition and your partner's name
-- Note that shipping will be deducted from your bill after your purchase
By Mail
-- Click HERE to download an application. Follow instructions to complete form and mail application with check or money order payable to Sonny Marquez to address given.

Questions? Call Sonny at: 505-269-6119.
Official Event Photographer: Paul Sanchez