The City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department has added a new beach volleyball tournament to coincide with the International Surf Festival.
On Sunday, Aug. 2 beginning at 9 a.m. south of the Manhattan Beach Pier, the inaugural Junior 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held for boys and girls ages 10-18.
Like the 55-year-old Charlie Saikley 6-Man Tournament, the Junior Tournament will allow competitors to play co-ed and wear costumes.
“The Junior 6-Man provides youth who play on the beach or indoors an opportunity to get together, dress up, and have fun while doing something they love and, generally speaking, boys don’t get to play with girls, so Jr. 6-Man is a fun way for boys and girls to play together on one team and compete against their friends,” said Jessica Vincent, recreation services manager for the City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department.
“It’s also preparing teams to play against the best of the best in the iconic Charlie Saikley 6-Man (in future years). Charlie believed in youth, and to continue his legacy and passion for the sport of beach volleyball, working with his son, J. Saikley, we created the Jr. 6-Man.”
Entry fees are $100 per team (10 player maximum) with four divisions: 14 and under co-ed, 18 and under co-ed; 18 and under boys and girls. Teams can register online at citymb.info through Friday, July 17.
The adult Charlie Saikley 6-Man event will be held south of the Manhattan Beach Pier Thursday and Friday, July 30-31.
For more information, visit surffestival.org.
