Pro volleyball returns

Sand. Sun. Pro volleyball. Nothing like watching pro athletes battle it out in activewear.

Sun. Sand. Set. Spike!

Professional beach volleyball returns to South Beach with the 2008 AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Miami Open. The tournament will be held this weekend (April 11-13) at Ocean Drive and 8th Street. The event marks the kick off of the 2008 AVP Crocs Tour.

"We can't think of a better showcase for the 2008 AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Miami Open than the tropical paradise known as South Beach," said Mike Walker, Executive Vice President of HEAT Group Enterprises. "It's going to be quite the beach party."

More than 150 of the world's top men's and women's beach volleyball professionals will compete in the tournament. The men's and women's finals are on Sunday, April 13.

The AVP visited Miami last year when the tour was hosted adjacent to the AmericanAirlines Arena at Bicentennial Park. Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers took home the 2007 men's title, and Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh claimed the women's title.

General admission tickets are available for $25 and reserved seating for $45. Group tickets will be offered at a discounted price. Tickets can be purchased online at AAArena.com, Ticketmaster.com and at AVP's official website, www.avp.com.

For premium seating or VIP packages please contact Brianna Corrado at 786-777-4232.