Beach volleyball tournaments and leagues, novice to professional level players
East End Volleyball is the largest grass roots beach volleyball organization on the East Coast. Created in 1977, East End Volleyball is entering its 38th season in 2014. Over 7,000 players competed in at least 1 tournament or league during the 2013 season. Events were held in RI, CT, NY, NJ, SC and Florida.
The goal of East End Volleyball is to provide as many playing opportunities for players of all levels. EEVB’s 2 main sites on Long Island, Cedar beach in Babylon and Long Beach both have 50 courts which are completely full every weeknight during the summer.
EEVB leagues and tournaments have divisions for novice to professional level players on 2, 3,4 and 6 person teams. The top players in EEVB’s weekend tournaments have professional level experience. The current Olympic Gold Medalist, Phil Dahlhausser, won 9 EEVB tournaments on his way to the gold medal. Dalhausser and two other winners at EEVB tournaments, Steve Grotowski for Great Britain and Marie Andre-Lessard for Canada, competed in the 2012 London Olympics.
East End Volleyball is one of the founders of Volley America, the largest beach volleyball grass roots organization in the country. We are members of the LI Visitors and Convention Authority/Sports Commission.
Keywords: Beach Volleyball, Cedar Beach, Long Beach, Volley America
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1977
What is your primary product or service?
Beach Volleyball leagues and tournaments
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Started as a player who answered a need for more beach volleyball events
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Run a better program than the competition
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
multiple event sites along the East Coast with expansion around the country in the works.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check or credit cards
Which areas do you service?
US East Coast
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Richard Heiles