Beach VolleyBall.

[Annette Curtain]

Apparently it's one of the fastest growing spectator sports.

And heaven knows why, I mean super-fit players wearing a tiny kit & diving all over the place, isn't everyone's cup of tea.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSzGhdVIdy6vtYqbKDUNJ_DRN50atDyBdPI64M9Tc9qOyj06Ivi

However, there is a new Beach VolleyBall court being built at the National Stadium, Crystal Palace.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg88/scaled.php?server=88&filename=photo15vu.jpg&res=medium I saw it today & it's taking shape very nicely.

NETTE:)

[ianr]

Wot, no animated gif?

[Annette Curtain]

ianr Wrote:

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> Wot, no animated gif?

No ianr

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/FIVBbeachaction.jpg/300px-FIVBbeachaction.jpg

Tempting as it was I didn't want this to be a titillating "Oooo look at the buns on that" thread.

I'm genuinely excited about the new court being built at the National Stadium, Crystal Palace.

I even hope to play there myself sometime, body holding out and all that.

Nette(tu)

[Annette Curtain]

The new Beach Volleyball court is apparently part of the Olympic legacy and this one at Crystal Palace is one of 7 across the U.k

Also see here the Go-Spike campaign to promote the sport.

Nette(tu)

[Loz]

But the beach volleyball is at Horse Guards Parade...?

[Voyageur]

Loz Wrote:

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> But the beach volleyball is at Horse Guards

> Parade...?

I gather that they will be practising at CP - added to which the Brazilian Women's Beach Volleyball will be descending upon CP in the lead up to the games (which has caused local gents to perk up somewhat!).

Edited to add that the Brazilian Olympic team will be using CP as their training base - so a bit of a perk up for the ladeez too! http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,735424,735911#msg-735911

[katie1997]

I distinctly remember someone at curry club seemed to be very knowledgable about beach volleyball*, specifically about the exact length of shortness that their shorts must be. Either that or it was a wind-up as I'm a bit gullible.

*and cricket.

[Ridgley]

I always thought VolleyBall was a nudist game:))

[Lost Yorkshire Man]

From the Official Beach Volleyball Rules

Particular important are the 7cm max for bikini sides and design has to be with'open upper chest'

24.4 Women?s Uniforms

? Style (see diagram)

The top must fit closely to the body and the design must be with deep

cutaway armholes on the back, upper chest and stomach (2-piece),

respecting the space for the required for the manufacturer logo, player

number, country flag and country code, and the place for the player?s

name.

The briefs should be in accordance with the enclosed diagram, be a close

fit and be cut on an upward angle towards the top of the leg. The side width

must be maximum 7 cm.

The one piece uniform must closely fit and the design must be with open

back and upper chest, respecting the space for the required inscriptions to

be made.

? Fabric

The top and briefs or the one piece uniform must be made of elastic

material, Lycra or a combination of Lycra/cotton, or other similar quality

synthetic material.

[DJKillaQueen]

Loving the emphasis on a 'close fit' :D

[red devil]

Let's be honest, part of the attraction of beach volleyball is the 'close fit' apparel, somehow the thought of Netty prancing around in her scuzzy baggy bloomers doesn't do it for me...cue gratuitous titillating "Oooo look at the buns on that" pic...well, it is Friday

http://www.brazilforum.com/attachments/brazil-photos-videos/3d1207424453-brazil-beach-volleyball-team-pics-brazil-girls-volleyball.jpg

book early for the Brazil training camp sessions...

[Annette Curtain]

DJKillaQueen Wrote:

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> Loving the emphasis on a 'close fit' :D

What no pleated hockey skirts then DJ

* shakes head *

[resident25yearsED]

red devil Wrote:

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> Let's be honest, part of the attraction of beach

> volleyball is the 'close fit' apparel, somehow the

> thought of Netty prancing around in her scuzzy

> baggy bloomers doesn't do it for me...cue

> gratuitous titillating "Oooo look at the buns on

> that" pic...well, it is Friday

>

> http://www.brazilforum.com/attachments/brazil-phot

> os-videos/3d1207424453-brazil-beach-volleyball-tea

> m-pics-brazil-girls-volleyball.jpg

> book early for the Brazil training camp

> sessions...

ha ha ha..keep it coming comic women

[Annette Curtain]

Well

We went to an organised event down at crystal palace yesterday. It was great fun as they had coaching for the children etc.

The courts x 3 are spot on & I joined in with an adult group for an hour plus.

Oh yep, my legs and arms are aching but it was darn good fun.

Nette:))

[katie1997]

And how was the volleyball Nette? ;-)

[Annette Curtain]

katie1997 Wrote:

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> And how was the volleyball Nette? ;-)

Lovely & bouncy.

(tu)