AISD Bev Ball Volleyball Classic Aces into Abilene
By: Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Sports Alliance
Updated: August 10, 2012
The 19th
Annual
Bev Ball Volleyball Classic bounces into Abilene, with normal rivals
Abilene and Cooper High Schools joining together to once again host the
tournament named after local legendary long time swim coach, Bev Ball.
The games begin Friday, August 17 at 12 noon at Cooper and two p.m. at AHS. Play continues at 9 a.m. Saturday
morning at both schools with the Silver Bracket at Abilene High and the Gold Bracket at Cooper High.
Teams
participating in the preseason tournament will come from Brownwood,
Stephenville, Lubbock, Burleson,
Big Spring, San Angelo and Leander. Wylie High and Water Valley High,
both ranked number one in their classification by the Texas Girls
Coaches Association, will also compete. Spectators may purchase a
tournament pass, a day pass or pay by the game. Prices
as follows:
Tournament Pass: $10 adult
and $5 student
Day Passes: $6 adult and $4 student
Game
Prices: $5 adult and $3 student
The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau estimate the economic impact of this event is $57,200 and will bring
in over 300 out-of-town visitors.
"The
Invitational tournaments hosted by local coaches in Abilene is not only
great for the community but the
local athletes from our schools by allowing Abilene teams to face strong
competition without the expense of travel. The city benefits immensely
from travel dollars spent," Debi Schultz, sports sales director for the
ACVB said. "It's a win-win."
Good luck to all the players!
