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Pro Beach Volleyball Comes to Phoenix Area

By Judy Hedding, About.com

Arizona pro beach volleyball fans will have the opportunity to experience world-class beach volleyball in Glendale, Arizona. Many of the people who made pro beach volleyball famous will be here!

Glendale is the 18th and last stop on the 2008 AVP season tour. The tournament is scheduled to take place adjacent to the WaterDance Plaza at the Westgate City Center, just minutes from the Jobing.com Arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.

What is the AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Glendale Best of the Beach?

Top professional beach volleyball athletes compete during this final stop on the AVP Tour.

When is the AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Glendale Best of the Beach?

Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, September 26, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday, September 26, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Where is the AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Glendale Best of the Beach?

Here's a map and directions to Westgate City Center. Parking will be available on the west side of the property. There is a parking charge.

How do I get tickets for the AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Glendale Best of the Beach and how much are they?

General admission is $20, $15 for military with ID and $10 for students with ID. Reserved seats and packages start at $45. Tickets for this Pro Beach Volleyball event are available online. There is a service charge in addition to the ticket price. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 800-919-6272, or in person at Just Sports (Westgate location only).

Are other coupons/discounts to the AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Glendale Best of the Beach available?

Not that I know of.

What else should I know about the AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Glendale Best of the Beach?

The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour season generally runs from April through September. The prize money awarded during the year comes to $4 million, which is split equally between the men and women. At the 2008 Glendale event, we are expecting the top professional beach volleyball athletes to compete.

Do you have pictures of the AVP Sanderson Ford Glendale Open?

In 2007, the first time the AVP Tour came to Arizona, the event was held in Tempe. In 2007 the tour moved to Westgate. Here is a photo gallery of previous local area AVP events.

What if I have more questions about the AVP Crocs Tour Sanderson Ford Glendale Best of the Beach event?

For more information, visit the AVP Sanderson Ford Glendale Open online.

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