Winthrop University Volleyball announces Spike This as the title
sponsor of the 2002 Winthrop Triples Grass Volleyball Tournament.
The tournament will now be known as the 2002 Spike This Open. Spike
This, based in Charlotte, NC, is an organizer of city and regional
volleyball tournaments. Their website, spikethis.com, is a warehouse
of information on regional volleyball events.
"We are very excited to join forces with Spike This and create an
athletic event around the Come-See-Me festivities," said Winthrop
Head Coach Joel McCartney. The Spike This Open is a two-day
volleyball tournament held on April 20th and 21st for both men and
women. Spike This has signed a three-year deal with the Winthrop
University volleyball program to be the title sponsor for the annual
event. Michele Falconer, Spike This Director of Operations, said, "
We are pleased to partner with Winthrop University Volleyball and
look forward to a great event."
The men's and women's triples tournament for all divisions will begin
Saturday April 20th at 9:00 am.. On Sunday April 21st teams will
compete in the co-ed doubles event. For more information regarding
the tournament go to the Winthrop University athletic home page and
click on volleyball or e-mail duchesnep@....