| Special Events for 2010 | |||
| Date | Event | Location | Competitions |
| 24th Dec-3rd Jan (inclusive) | Xmas break | Townsville | |
| 7 February | Lucky Strike Threes | Townsville | Individual nomination, 3-a-side Social tournament |
| 13 February | In-house Grand Finals | Townsville | Summer 09-10 season |
| 15th Feb | New season starts | Townsville | Autumn 10 Season |
| 21st Mar | King & Queen of the Beach | Townsville | Individual nomination, male & female |
| 9-11th April (Easter) | CitiBeach Challenge Rnd 1 & Suncorp NQ Games | Cairns | Men's & Ladies pairs, Social 3 Mixed, Masters Handicap pairs (M & F), Men's & Ladies 4, Mixed 4 Div1 & Div 2 |
| 1-3rd May | CitiBeach Challenge Rnd 2 | Rockhampton | Men's & Ladies pairs, Social 3 Mixed, Masters Handicap pairs (M & F), Men's & Ladies 4, Mixed 4 Div1 & Div 2 |
| 12-13th June (Queens B‘day) | CitiBeach Challenge Rnd 3 | Townsville | Men's & Ladies pairs, Social 3 Mixed, Masters Handicap pairs (M & F), Men's & Ladies 4, Mixed 4 Div1 & Div 2 |
| 19th June | In-house Grand Finals | Townsville | Autumn 10 season |
| 21st June | New season starts | Townsville | Spring 10 Season |
| 7-8th Aug | Bank of Qld Masters | Townsville | Divisions by combined ages of the team players. Pairs (M & F), 4s (M & F) |
| TBA (prob Sept) | Pretty Far North Qld | Cairns | TBA |
| 2nd Oct | In-house Grand Finals | Townsville | Spring 10 season |
| 4th Oct | New season starts | Townsville | Summer 10-11 Season |
CITIBEACH CHALLENGE 2010
We have 4 major tournaments this year, the 12th year of the CITIBEACH CHALLENGE. This is a series with 9 grades, played over 2 days, with a level appropriate for both elite and social players. Round 1 will be in CAIRNS, 9-11 APRIL, and is also part of the SUNCORP NQ GAMES. Round 2 will be in ROCKHAMPTON AT MAY DAY WEEKEND 1-3 MAY, and Round 3 in TOWNSVILLE 12-13 JUNE, QUEENS BIRTHDAY weekend. Each event caters to over 100 competitors, including a FREE PRESENTATION DINNER. They will be followed by the BANK OF QUEENSLAND MASTERS IN AUGUST (see separate news item).
BANK OF QUEENSLAND MASTERS 2008
CitiBeach Volleyball hosted the Bank of Queensland Masters beach volleyball tournament on 2-3 August. 42 teams contested a total of 116 games, with competitor ages ranging from 30 to 60. Grades are determined by the combined ages of the team participants, with age divisions in Mens pairs, Ladies pairs and Mixed 3-a-side.
OUR NEW SEASON IS ABOUT TO START
There's always a social competition underway or about to start. A new season starts on MONDAY 15TH FEBRUARY. Ring us for info or download a NOMINATION FORM from the button at the top of this page, and fax it or drop it in to our office. Remember, we can get you in and playing any time during the season.
WORLD MASTERS GAMES 09 - BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Four beach volleyball players from CitiBeach Volleyball have returned to Townsville after playing in the World Masters Games in Sydney.
THE BEACHES OF NORTH QUEENSLAND
A history of the development of the CitiBeach Volleyball centres and some of their achievements to date (Feb 2006)
GRAND FINALS - SUMMER 2008-09 SEASON
Saturday 14th February was the night for our most recent Grand Finals. What a tough season it was! Record rainfalls, a power outage affecting all of North Qld, then more torrential rain in the week of our semi-finals. Fortunately, Grand Finals night stayed fine to allow teams to enjoy a night of competitive, fun volleyball. PHOTOS WILL BE POSTED IN A FEW DAYS.
CITIBEACH CHALLENGE 2009 RESULTS
Here are the winners ...... and the just-missed-outs.
BANK OF QUEENSLAND MASTERS 2009
Too late!! It's over. Read about the tournament and results on the attached file.
Next event IS ALREADY IN THE PLANNING. Keep the first weekend of August free.
7-8 AUGUST 2010.
Particular thanks to our sponsors - Bank of Queensland Kirwan, Dundee Pools, and Premium Services Pty Ltd.
QLD JUNIOR BEACH TITLES 2009
CitiBeach Townsville players have performed with distinction at the Queensland Junior Beach Volleyball Championships 2009.
KING AND QUEEN OF THE BEACH 2009
Sunday 15th March was the day of our annual King and Queen of the Beach tournament in Townsville. This year we had a full field of 16 players in each division and it made for a day of top-quality volleyball. Our eventual winners were Luke Laming and Kate Donohoe. Congratulations to them and to all the players for the spirit in which they played a very enjoyable tournament.
AUST MASTERS BEACH TITLES 2009
The Australian Masters Beach Volleyball Championships were held for 2009 at Geelong in the last week of February. It is held every second year, as part of the Australian Masters Games.
GAMES CANCELLATION
Games will only ever be cancelled if extreme weather conditions prevail, not just because it may be raining. If you have doubts ring us, don't assume. Any decision to cancel will not be made until 4pm, and then we will contact all team captains. Remember, it is a most unusual circumstance for this to occur.
WANT TO START PLAYING??
Don't wait any longer. Teams can start at any time. For info re prices, times, grades, download a nomination form by clicking on the "Nominate" button above. If you require more info please give Dick or Leiza a ring 47722900. There is a grade for every skill level.
KEEPING IN TOUCH
Over the years we have had a number of players and staff who have been great to know as people as well as volleyballers. Some have moved on to careers and study which have taken them not only away from Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, but in many cases overseas. We would love to hear from you.
STAFF WANTED
Canteen staff and umpires are required for evening work on a part-time but regular basis, for our Townsville centre. No experience needed, but a friendly, outgoing manner is important. Training will take about 2 weeks..See our ad....
PARTY TIME!!
We have a lovely environment to host your next - Xmas party - Staff party - Birthday party - Engagement - even Wedding Reception. We have a large grassed area, BBQ, swimming pool, beach volleyball courts - and now a new covered "Sand Lounge" - to entertain a wide range of guests. Large or small groups. We can cater, you can do it yourself, or use other caterers. Ring us for more information.