Volleypalooza 2023: Sand Volleyball Tournament for Charity

Posted on July 24, 2023

Join us for the 2nd Annual Volleypalooza, a multi-venue sand volleyball tournament to benefit local charities!

Get your team together for this all-day sand volleyball tournament at rotating locations including CRAFTED, Gill St. Sports Bar & Restaurant, Kegler’s Pub, and The Windjammer.

Proceeds from Volleypalooza will be split among the four benefitting charities: Boys & Girls Club, Child Protection Network, Bright Point, and Habitat for Humanity.

Registration is now open! Visit maztermindzmedia.com/volleypalooza to get sign up your team today.

Interested in being a sponsor of Volleypalooza? Visit maztermindzmedia.com/volleypalooza

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