|  08.23.09

Get ready to bump, set, and spike your way to the last event in the 2009 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball by entering to win two tickets and two nights’ accommodations at the beach. Catch long-time champ and fan favorite Karch Kiraly as he plays his last games before retirement after almost 30 years on the sand. The third annual U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball will be held September 25th, 26th and 27th in Manhattan Beach, Calif., beside the historic Manhattan Beach Pier.

Kiraly, a three-time Gold Medalist, has has become one of the most recognized sports figures today. At age 46, he is considered the “Michael Jordan” of pro beach volleyball and is the oldest player to compete in the sport, where he continues to beat competitors half his age. Kiraly grew up in Santa Barbara and currently lives in San Clemente, so the SoCal native is sure to have a huge crowd of friends, family, and locals out to see him before he retires.

FIJI Water is proud to be a sponsor of the U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball, along with Spaulding, Corona Extra, Oakley, Quicksilver, Surftech, and The Surfrider Foundation.

The U.S. Open consists of two-person teams for men, women, and co-eds, ranging in experience from novice to expert.There were 32Official Qualifier events leading up to this final weekend. Come on out and join us on the sand, and enter our contest below to experience the final U.S. Open event of the summer.

Enter here to to win! All entries must be submitted by Sept. 11th.

Grand Prize (1 Winner): 2 Nights’ Accommodation & Dining at Luxury Beach-Front Hotel Plus VIP Tickets to U.S. Open Beach Volleyball Event (for 2 people)
1st Place (10 Winners): Spaulding “Karch Kiraly” Signature Volleyball
2nd Place (20 Winners): FIJI Water Beach Towels

Drawing is random and will happen two weeks prior to event. Winners will be notified by e-mail, and the instructions to claim the prizes will be on the e-mail. Must be 18 or older to win.