The beach volleyball season of 2016 is nearing its end, with the highly anticipated AVP Tour Championship and the FIVB World Tour Finals just around the corner.
AVP Championships and FIVB World Tour Finals
Teams from all over are making their way to the domestic finale at the AVP Championships, which will take place in Chicago starting on September 1st. Following this event, three American teams will go on to compete in the FIVB World Tour Finals in mid-September in Toronto.
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As the year draws to a close, athletes have already begun shuffling their pairings. The AVP Championships, starting on September 1st, will showcase some notable match-ups. But the season doesn’t end there, with three teams also set to compete in the FIVB World Tour Finals, as well as two additional NORCECA Continental Tour events.
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The 2016 FIVB World Tour concludes in Toronto, Canada at the Swatch FIVB World Tour Finals from September 13th to 18th. The three American teams that qualified for the finals did so by ranking in the top eight in final points for the World Tour. These teams are Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena, John Hyden/Tri Bourne, and April Ross/Kerri Walsh Jennings. The event winners will take home the largest purse of the year, with $100,000 awarded to the gold medal team.
An exciting change for the 2016 edition of the Finals is the inclusion of 12 teams playing for the grand prize, compared to the 10 teams per gender in 2015.
AVP Championships Details
The highly anticipated AVP Championships will be held in Chicago from September 1st to 4th, near Oak Street Beach. Throughout the event, live streaming will be available, with the finals set to air on NBC on Sunday, September 4th, from 1-2:30 p.m. ET.
The top seeds at the tournament are Jake Gibb/Casey Patterson, followed by brothers Trevor and Taylor Crabb, and Ryan Doherty/John Mayer. Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena, who won silver at the FIVB Long Beach Grand Slam last week, are the six-seed.
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On the women’s side, the No. 1 seed goes to Lane Carico/Summer Ross, with Kimberly DiCello/Kendra Vanzwieten and Kelly Reeves/April Ross rounding out the second and third seeds, respectively. Fans can look forward to seeing new pairs on the women’s side, including indoor Women’s National Team athlete Kristin Hildebrand with Brittany Hochevar as the 10-seed.
Week in Review: Long Beach Grand Slam
During the Long Beach Grand Slam, some notable achievements were made. April Ross/Kerri Walsh Jennings won their 11th FIVB title with a gold medal, improving on their silver medal performance at the same event in 2015. Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena earned their eighth medal of 2016, taking home silver and securing their 12th place on the FIVB World Tour as a team. Lauren Fendrick/Brooke Sweat tied for fifth, achieving their best finish of the season in their 13th tournament of 2016. Other notable finishes include Theo Brunner/Billy Allen, Lane Carico/Summer Ross, Kelly Claes/Sara Hughes, and more.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming beach volleyball events:
- September 1-4: AVP Chicago
- September 13-18: FIVB World Tour Finals
- October 14-16: NORCECA St. Lucia
- November 25-27: NORCECA Trinidad & Tobago
FAQs
Q: What are the AVP Championships dates?
A: The AVP Championships will take place from September 1st to 4th in Chicago.
Q: Which American teams have qualified for the FIVB World Tour Finals?
A: The three American teams that have qualified for the FIVB World Tour Finals are Phil Dalhausser/Nick Lucena, John Hyden/Tri Bourne, and April Ross/Kerri Walsh Jennings.
Q: Where can I watch the AVP Championships finals?
A: The finals of the AVP Championships will be aired on NBC on September 4th, from 1-2:30 p.m. ET.
Conclusion
The beach volleyball season of 2016 is coming to a close with the highly anticipated AVP Championships and FIVB World Tour Finals. Stay tuned for thrilling competitions and exciting new pairings. For more information and updates on the beach volleyball world, visit Alpinetgheep.
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