Ladies and Gentleman … Start Your Volleyballs!

Posted: March 20, 2008: 6:49 am

Cypress Gardens to Host First-Ever Corporate Beach Volleyball Tournament

In celebration of the reopening of Splash Island Water Park and Cypress Gardens’ first-ever Ski & Surf Weekend, the park will host a Corporate Beach Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, March 29. Cypress Gardens is looking for eight teams of four players who will compete for the title of Cypress Garden Beach Volleyball Champions. The winning team will also designate a charity of their choice to receive a portion of the money raised from the event. An entry fee of $100 per team will provide the four participants admission to the park for the day as well as entry into the tournament. Fun prizes will also be awarded to the “Masters of Sun and Sand.” To receive information on the tournament and an entry form, please contact Jennifer Mansfield by emailing jmansfield@cypressgardens.com.

The tournament will be held on the brand new beach volleyball court located in Splash Island and will begin at 11 a.m. Cheering fans from participating company’s are encouraged to come out and cheer on their team. Call 863-324-2111 ext. 3 for group ticket information.

Ski & Surf Weekend will also feature the All American Ski Tournament taking place in the Ski Show Circle, ride alongs sponsored by Huston Motors and Correct Craft, a Sunday tribute to Banana George Blair, Sammy Kershaw in concert Saturday, March 29 at 3 p.m. and the Beach Boys in concert Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m.

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Admiral Eycleshimer Wants YOU …

Posted: March 17, 2008: 2:49 pm

Gather your crew (of up to 10 people) and join in the 2008 Admiral Eycleshimer’s Cardboard Boat Races this Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Silver’s Martin Luther King Park. The races are presented by the News Chief.

It all begins immediately following the City’s Easter Egg hunt. Boats are built from 11 to Noon and then the races. There’s $200 in cash prizes. $25 registration fee. Rules and registration form here.

Register today!

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