The Eastside Volleyball Club, based in East Peoria, Illinois,
is proud to again host the 2nd Annual Illinois State Girls High
School
All-Star Volleyball Tournament.  This spectacular event will be held
on November 18-19, 2000, in East Peoria, at the Eastside Centre.  The
open practice sessions will take place on November 18, 2000, with the
competition culminating on Sunday, November 19, 2000. After our
selection process is completed, we anticipate that the event will
feature over 200 of the best senior high school volleyball players
from Illinois.  The event committee has been working diligently
throughout the summer to secure the coaching staff for the 18 teams
that will compete during this event, and have nearly finalized all of
those positions. The coaches representing the 675 schools that have
been selected and division make-up can be seen at WWW.EASTSIDEVB.COM.
We are very proud to report that last year's event featured over 140
athletes, and was a showcase event to over 100 collegiate coaches.
The
event last year and also this year will feature a genuine partnership
between the Eastside Volleyball Club and Adidas.

	 The notifications to the High School coaches have been sent
out and those coaches are currently being asked to nominate (2) two
senior players that they feel deserve the honor to compete in this
event. The deadline for the return of nominations is September 22,
2000.  The event group will then process the applications and forward
them to the selection committee members for their perusal prior to
the
actual selection date of September 30, 2000.  If the athlete is
selected as a participant, a letter will immediately be sent out
congratulating them, and asking for a confirmation of participation
to
be sent back by October 15, 2000.

        For further information, please contact Eastside VBC at (309)
699-8738; fax at (509) 692-5171, or email at Eastside_VBC@....

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Volleyball Tours to Europe (Adults and Junior Players)

Volleyball Tour to Europe for Adults This November
http://www.volleyballnw.com/Adult%20Goodwill%
20Tours/AdultGoodwillTourNovEurope.htm

Volleyball Tour to Europe for Junior Players July 2001
http://www.volleyballnw.com/JR%20Goodwill%20Tour/godwil.htm

Volleyballs (Baden, Tachaikara, Wilson)

Active Ankles (T-1, T-2)

Kneepads (Asics)

Ball Bags and Ball Carts (Baden)

Volley Tees and Long Sleeve shirts

Sports For Youth Foundation is a 501 - C3 NON PROFIT Organization,
promoting fun healthy lifestyles through sport.
"Adult Volleyball players wanted to play in Europe"

"Sports For Youth Foundation inc. is currently accepting applications
for our 18th annual "EURO - VOLLEY – BASH" Volleyball Tour to
Europe
for Adults 21 and over. Adults who are accomplished volleyball
players who have a desire to sight-see, play volleyball and meet new
people are encouraged to enroll. During the Month of November 2000
you could be playing volleyball in London, England; Paris, France;
and Venice, and Rome Italy. For additional Information Contact The
Sports For Youth Foundation at tours@.... Visit the Web
site at WWW.volleyballnw.com  (then click on the Adult Volleyball
tour link). The deadline for applications is October 15th 2000, or
when 20 players (10 women / 10 men) have been accepted onto this
years tour.


For additional tour information, contact the Sports For Youth office
at email, tours@... , or write to us at 6101 110th Ave
SE, Bellevue, Washington 98006 Phone 206-595-9711

Thank you John Littleman jlittleman@...

USA TODAY/AVCA
Division I Women's Volleyball
Coaches Top 25
Preseason Poll, August 14, 2000

Rank School            TOTAL    1999    1999
      (First-place      Points   Record  Final
       votes)                            Ranking

1    UCLA       (23)   1399     28-4    7
2    Penn State (10)   1317     36-1    1
3    Stanford   (9)    1309     31-3    2
4    Long Beach State (13) 1304 31-4    4
5    Hawai'i    (2)    1224     29-2    8
6    Nebraska   (1)    1055     27-6    11
7    USC        (1)    1019     21-9    17
8    Pepperdine        1013     26-4    10
9    Florida            946     33-3    5
10   Arizona            906     21-11   14
11   Minnesota          892     27-9    16
12   Pacific    (1)     878     32-3    3
13   Colorado State     857     30-3    12
14   UC Santa Barbara   749     29-6    6
15   BYU                722     28-5    13
16   Wisconsin          516     22-10   23
17   Kansas State       462     21-9    19
18   Texas              433     22-8    18
19   Texas A&M          432     28-6    9
20   Michigan State     334     21-13   NR
22   Northern Iowa      208     30-1    15
23   Loyola Marymount   165     20-11   NR
24   Michigan           164     16-15   NR
25   Ohio State         150     17-12   NR

Others receiving 30 or more points:
North Carolina (132), Clemson (97),
Notre Dame (79), Illinois (61), Utah (59), San Diego (58),
Arkansas (58), Colorado (35), Louisville (31).

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Women's Division I Volleyball
2000 Preseason Poll
Volleyball Magazine

1. UCLA
2. Long Beach State
3. Penn State
4. USC
5. Hawaii
6. Stanford
7. Arizona
8. Pacific
9. Pepperdine
10. Minnesota
11. Nebraska
12. Michigan State
13. Brigham Young
14. Colorado State
15. Texas
16. Florida
17. Wisconsin
18. UC Santa Barbara
19. Ohio State
20. Kansas State

More on collegiate volleyball at:
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USPV TAKES MATCH NUMBER 2
FROM AUSTRALIA

CHICAGO, Ill. – In the second match of a three-match series
between
the "USPV Dream Team" and the Australian Women's National
Team, the
USPV scored a victory, winning three straight games:  25-17, 26-24
and 26-24.

USPV outside hitter Therese Crawford led the attack with 19 kills and
outside hitter Elsa Stegemann added 10 kills.  Middle blocker Kelly
Kennedy, a native of Barrington Hills, and outside hitter Jenny Manz
tallied seven kills apiece.  Local setter Bonnie Bremner, from Lisle,
Ill., contributed 40 assists.  Defensively, libero Colleen Neels had
10 digs followed by Crawford with nine and Stegemann adding eight.
Crawford registered the only solo block for the USPV.

"We did reduce our serving errors from the last match, but we
started
off slow in each game," said Head Coach Arie Selinger.  "For
the last
match, we need to stay focused and capitalize on our scoring
opportunities," added Selinger.

"The last two games of the match were too close for comfort,"
commented Therese Crawford.  "Defensively, I thought we played
fairly
well, but our attack needed to be more consistent," Crawford
added.

Approximately 250 fans attended the second exhibition match between
the USPV and Australia at Hoffman Estates High School.  The two teams
pair off at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wis., at
7:00 p.m on July 8.  The Australian National Team included the USPV
training camp as they make their way back to Sydney for the Summer
Olympics later this year.  Visit the USPV website at www.uspv.com for
more information on stats and the upcoming matches.

The USPV is a women's professional, six-on-six, indoor volleyball
league representing some of the top volleyball players in the world
led by renowned volleyball coach, Arie Selinger.  The USPV inaugural
season is scheduled to begin 2001 with teams in select cities
throughout the Midwest.  The USPV will operate as a single entity
league with team operators and the season will run from January
through April, with finals in May.  With the launch of the USPV, a
women's league will precede a men's league for the first time
in the
history of professional sports.  For more information, visit the USPV
website at www.uspv.com.

###

USPV EARNS A VICTORY OVER THE
TEAM FROM `DOWN UNDER'

CHICAGO, Ill. – In the opening match of a three-match series
between
the "USPV Dream Team" and the Australian Women's National
Team, the
USPV took home a victory, winning three straight games:  25-20, 25-18
and 25-15.

USPV outside hitters Therese Crawford and Elsa Stegemann led the
attack with 13 kills a piece and local setter Bonnie Bremner, from
Lisle, Ill., added 32 assists.  Defensively, Stegemann contributed 14
digs followed by Crawford with nine and libero Jennifer Wrightson
adding seven.  Middle blocker Kelly Kennedy, a native of Barrington
Hills, tallied two solo blocks and teammates Yang Zhe, Crawford and
Stegemann each had a solo block to solidify the USPV defense.

"The match was a learning experience for this team, we saw the
areas
we need to improve upon for the next match," said Head Coach Arie
Selinger.  "We need to reduce our serving errors and our attack
needs
to be more consistent.  I believe our defense earned us this
victory," added Selinger.

"I know we provided Australia with a challenge tonight.  They
will
see teams like us and even better in the Sydney Olympics so tonight,
we gave them a taste of what is to come," commented Elsa
Stegemann.  "I thought our defense was solid but we had too many
service errors and which will need improvement for us to bring home
another win," Stegemann added.

Approximately 300 fans attended the first exhibition match between
the USPV and Australia at Naperville North High School.  The two
teams pair off at Hoffman Estates High School in Hoffman Estates,
Ill., at 7:00 p.m on July 7.  On Saturday, July 8, the USPV and
Australia square off again in Madison, Wis., at 7:00 p.m. at James
Madison Memorial High School.  The Australian National Team included
the USPV training camp as they make their way back to Sydney for the
Summer Olympics later this year.  Visit the USPV website at
www.uspv.com for more information on stats and the upcoming matches.

The USPV is a women's professional, six-on-six, indoor volleyball
league representing some of the top volleyball players in the world
led by renowned volleyball coach, Arie Selinger.  The USPV inaugural
season is scheduled to begin 2001 with teams in select cities
throughout the Midwest.  The USPV will operate as a single entity
league with team operators and the season will run from January
through April, with finals in May.  With the launch of the USPV, a
women's league will precede a men's league for the first time
in the
history of professional sports.  For more information, visit the USPV
website at www.uspv.com.

###

The Eastside Volleyball Club is proud to offer the following
opportunities as a tune-up and/or feature event prior to the fall
school season.

On July 22-23, 2000 we will feature our 1st Annual AAU Central Area
Beach Volleyball Tournament along the shores of the Illinois River on
Peoria's river front.

On July 28-29, 2000, we will feature our 4th Annual High School Team
Tournament. This tournament has been a popular tournament as a
gauging
tool for high school coaches, and also an excellent warm-up prior to
the fall high school season. In the past our collegiate friends have
also used this as a recruiting tool for potential recruits for next
year. The tournament will be held entirely at the Eastside Sports
Centre in East Peoria, IL.

Information for both of these event's can be obtained on our website
at the following URL:

                    http://www.geocities.com/eastside_vbc/summer.htm

For further information or questions, please do not hesitate to
contact us at (309) 699-8738, or send us an email.

                    Best Regards,

                    Eastside Volleyball Club

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Special thanks to Amber Jesfeld for all her time and effort in designing this site !!

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

USPV Millennium Cup

Date: Monday, May 8, 2000
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM UTC (GMT+00:00)

The Millennium Cup begins on May 8 in Louisville.  Then the tour
continues on to St. Louis on May 10, Milwaukee on May 12 and
culminates in a championship match in Chicago on May 13.

We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

USPV Millennium Cup

Date: Monday, May 8, 2000
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM UTC (GMT+00:00)

The Millennium Cup begins on May 8 in Louisville.  Then the tour
continues on to St. Louis on May 10, Milwaukee on May 12 and
culminates in a championship match in Chicago on May 13.

The Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup presented by
ballgirl athletic ticket sales through the USPV website will end on
5/1/00.
After this date, tickets may be purchased through all ticket outlets
or at the facility box offices.
Visit the USPV website at www.uspv.com or call 630-787-9950 for more
information.

Get your tickets today!

WOMEN'S PRO VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
INTRODUCES NEW PLAYING FORMAT

CHICAGO, Ill. - The United States Professional Volleyball League
(USPV) designed a new volleyball playing format to debut during
"The
Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup, presented by ballgirl
athletic."  Volleyball fans will witness a more technical game
during
the USPV tournament on May 8, 10, 12 and 13 in Louisville, Ky., St.
Louis, Mo., Milwaukee, Wis., and Chicago, Ill.  Top teams from the
USPV, Japan and Poland are competing for a $60,000 purse - the
largest amount ever offered for women's indoor volleyball in the
U.S.  The USPV format was designed and tested by Head Coach, Arie
Selinger and Jim Coleman, VP of Technical Affairs.

"The USPV format reduces the variance of playing time and creates
a
match lasting closer to 90 minutes, which is more attractive for
television coverage," USPV Head Coach Arie Selinger said.
"The new
concepts are designed to enhance the natural athleticism of
volleyball and maximize the dynamic, fast-paced action for
viewers,"
Selinger added.

The new USPV playing format includes:

A game/set format similar to tennis.  Teams play a GAME up to 30
points and must win by two points.  Each game is played using the
rally score system -- a point scored on each play.  In order to win a
SET, a team must win two of three games and to win a MATCH, a team
must win two of three sets.  GAME = 30 points, win by two.  SET = two
of three games.  MATCH = two of three sets.

If the set is split, the third game is a SHOOT OUT.  In order to win
the shoot out, a team must earn seven points with rally scoring and
win by two points.  There are no substitutions, no time-outs.  The
libero player is allowed.

If each team wins one set, the third set is a TIE-BREAKER.  A 15-
point rally-score is used.  In the tie-breaker set, each team is
allowed two 30 second time-outs and six substitutions.  The libero
player is allowed.

The LIBERO player is best described as a defensive specialist, who
can dig and pass, but cannot serve, block or hit.  The hitter may not
attack if the libero overhand sets the ball in front of the three
meter line.  The libero can come into the match at any time when the
ball is out of play, for any player and as many times as the coach
desires -- unlike the structured number of substitutions, and timing
of subbing for all other positions.  The libero player is designated
by wearing a different color jersey than her teammates.

A BONUS attack is used.  This means that any kill or hit from the
back row, by either a front row or a back row player, results in two
points.

The LET service rule is used.  Thus, the serve that touches the net
is in play so long as it crosses over the net between the antennae or
their extensions.

The USPV is a women's professional, six-on-six, indoor volleyball
league representing some of the top volleyball players in the world
led by renowned volleyball coach, Arie Selinger.  The USPV inaugural
season is scheduled to begin January 2001 with six to ten teams in
select cities throughout the Midwest.  The USPV will operate as a
single entity league with team operators and the season will run from
January through April, with finals in May.  With the launch of the
USPV, a women's league will precede a men's league for the
first time
in the history of professional sports.  The official guide to the
tournament is located on the USPV website at www.uspv.com.

For media credentials, submit a written request with match dates via
fax, email or regular mail by May 3, 2000.  Fax: 630-787-9958;
hkolasch@...; 1555 Mittel Blvd. Ste. J, Wood Dale, IL 60191.

# # #

THE CANADIAN NATIONAL TEAM VISITS CHICAGO
TO TAKE ON THE USPV STARS AND STRIPES
USPV prepares for Millennium Cup by scrimmaging Canada

CHICAGO, Ill. €  '¶The Canadian Women€  '²s National Volleyball Team
has
accepted an invitation to visit the U.S. and train with the United
States Professional Volleyball League (USPV).  The Canadian National
Team arrives in Chicago on April 20 and will stay through April 27.
Competing with Team Canada lends to the USPV training schedule in
preparation for The Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup
presented by ballgirl athletic.

€  '³We have always had a great experience competing against the
Canadian
national team,€  '´ said USPV Head Coach Arie Selinger.  €  '³The
Canadians
have a top-caliber volleyball program, and we are honored to have the
opportunity to compete against such an experienced team,€  '´ he
added.

€  '³In order for the USPV to be successful in the Millennium Cup,
they
must train against top competition,€  '´ Selinger continued.
€  '³Canada
will challenge the USPV athletes just as the Poland€  '²s national
team
and Japan€  '²s Pioneer Team will challenge them during the May
tournament,€  '´ Selinger said.  €  '³Competing against a volleyball
program
like Canada will only make us better.€  '´

The USPV is a women€  '²s professional indoor volleyball league with
25
athletes training six days a week for The Royal Neighbors of America
USPV Millennium Cup, presented by ballgirl athletic.  This first of
its kind sporting event is an international round robin tournament
with teams from Japan, Poland and the USPV competing for a $60,000
purse €  '¶ the largest purse ever offered for a women€  '²s indoor
volleyball event in the U.S.  The tournament takes place May 8, 10
and 12 in Louisville, St. Louis, and Milwaukee, culminating with the
championship on May 13, 2000 at the Allstate Arena outside Chicago,
Ill.  The national telecast airs on ESPN2 May 14, 3:00 to 4:30pm ET.
For more information visit the USPV website at www.uspv.com or call 1-
877-THE-USPV (843-8778) toll free outside Ill.

###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2000
Contact: Heather Kolasch
(630) 787-9950 ext. 26 or
hkolasch@...



WOMEN€  '²S PRO VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
PICKS UP FORMER NATIONAL TEAM PLAYER
Jenna Wrobel Goes Pro with USPV

CHICAGO, Ill. - The United States Professional Volleyball League
(USPV), the women's professional indoor volleyball circuit launching
in January 2001, added Jenna Wrobel to the player roster.  A native
of Naperville, Ill., Wrobel reported to the USPV training camp in
West Chicago.

After seeing her play during the USPV training trip to the Olympic
Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. this past March, Bill
Kennedy, Founder of the USPV and Head Coach, Arie Selinger, asked
Wrobel to join the pro league for the duration of the exhibition
season.  The six-foot outside hitter signed her contract on April
17th to play with the USPV.  Wrobel joins an elite corps of top
volleyball players who are currently training six days a week for The
Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup presented by ballgirl
athletic.  Wrobel receives full health benefits and workman€  '²s
compensation in addition to a base salary for her participation in
the initial phase of the league.  With the addition of Wrobel, the
USPV team now includes 15 former All-Americans, four who played
internationally and 25 All-Conference volleyball players.

Selinger, the renowned volleyball coach, is preparing the USPV
athletes for competition against Japan€  '²s Pioneer team and
Poland€  '²s
Women€  '²s National Volleyball Team during the first of its kind
women€  '²s
indoor volleyball challenge hosted by the USPV.  The tournament is
scheduled for May 8, 10, and 12 in Louisville, Ky., St. Louis, Mo.,
and Milwaukee, Wis., culminating with the Championship on May 13,
2000 at the Allstate Arena outside Chicago, Ill.  Teams are competing
for a $60,000 purse €  '¶ the largest purse ever offered for a
women€  '²s
indoor volleyball event in the U.S.

Wrobel is a former All-American from Michigan State University, where
she was MSU€  '²s first four-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection;
she
is the third volleyball player in Big Ten history to make all-
conference four times.  She made AVCA All-District 2 twice, Big Ten
Player of the Week seven times, and AVCA National Player of the Week
twice.  She led the nation in kills per game with 5.94 average in
1998 and is MSU€  '²s career leader in kills (2,292), attempts
(5,353)
and 20-kill matches (54).  She was a team MVP, tri-captain and one of
six MSU players to register over 1,000 kills and digs in a career.
She was named to eight all-tournament teams and earned tournament MVP
three times.  She is ranked first for attempts and second for kills
in the Big-Ten record book.

Profiles on the USPV athletes are posted on the USPV website at
www.uspv.com.  The USPV is a women€  '²s professional, six-on-six,
indoor
volleyball league representing some of the top volleyball players in
the world led by eminent volleyball coach, Arie Selinger.  The USPV
inaugural season is scheduled to begin January 2001 with six to ten
teams in select cities throughout the Midwest.  The USPV will operate
as a single entity league with team operators and the season will run
from January through April, with finals in May.  With the launch of
the USPV, a women€  '²s league will precede a men€  '²s league for
the first
time in the history of professional sports.

# # #

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2000
CONTACT:  Heather Kolasch
(630) 787-9950 ext. 26 or
hkolasch@...

WOMEN€  '²S PRO VOLLEYBALL ADDS LEADING COURT CO.
TO TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
Sport Court, Inc. Signs as €  '³Official Floor€  '´ of USPV€  '²s
Millennium Cup

CHICAGO, Ill. - The United States Professional Volleyball League
(USPV) has signed Sport Court, Inc. as the €  '³official floor€  '´
of The
Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup presented by ballgirl
athletic.  Sport Court, Inc. will receive exclusive name and logo
identification throughout this first-of-its-kind indoor tournament
scheduled for May 8, 10, and 12 in Louisville, Ky., St. Louis, Mo,
and Milwauke, Wis., with the championship on May 13 at the Allstate
Arena in Chicago, Ill.

Sport Court, Inc. is an industry leader in sport performance flooring
and is used by professional and international sports organizations in
basketball, volleyball, and roller hockey.  Sport Court, Inc., will
receive courtside boards, public address announcements and a presence
on the USPV website, rated €  '³website of the month€  '´ in the May
issue of
Volleyball Magazine.

	 €  '³Sport Court, Inc. is recognized for its superior quality of
sports performance flooring throughout the volleyball community,€  '´
said Bill Kennedy, Founder and Chairperson of the USPV.  €  '³The
partnership with Sport Court allows the USPV to be at the forefront
of promoting volleyball worldwide.  Sport Court is a natural choice
for the USPV Millennium Cup, it€  '²s what the top volleyball players
expect to play on.€  '´

	 €  '³Our partnership with the USPV is Sport Court, Inc.€  '²s
continued commitment to the growth of volleyball in the United
States,€  '´ said Lori DuPaul, Marketing Director.  €  '³The USPV is
committed to bringing world class volleyball players to the forefront
of American sports, and Sport Court is excited to provide the floor
for these women athletes to play on.€  '´

The USPV is a women€  '²s professional indoor volleyball league with
24
athletes training six days a week for The Royal Neighbors of America
USPV Millennium Cup, presented by ballgirl athletic.  This first of
its kind sporting event is an international round robin tournament
with teams from Japan, Poland and the USPV competing for a $60,000
purse - the largest purse ever offered for a women€  '²s indoor
volleyball event in the U.S.  The tournament takes place May 8, 10
and 12 in Louisville, Ky., St. Louis, Mo. and Milwaukee, Wis.,
culminating with the championship on May 13, 2000 at the Allstate
Arena outside Chicago, Ill.  The national telecast airs on ESPN2 May
14, 3:00 to 4:30pm ET.  For more information visit the USPV website
at www.uspv.com or call 1-877-THE-USPV (843-8778) toll free outside
Ill.

	 Sport Court, Inc. is an industry leader with over 20 years of
experience and thousands of installations worldwide.  The orthopedic
biomechanics-tested flooring gives athletes of any age or any sport
protection from skeletal trauma. Sport Court, Inc.€  '²s
patented "Lateral Forgiveness€  '¹" design allows for quick side to
side
movements while reducing stress on knees and ankles. Sport Court,
Inc., manufactures backyard family recreational courts, multi-purpose
gym flooring and professional performance flooring for domestic and
international customers.

###

For media credentials, submit a written request with match dates via
fax, email or regular mail by May 3, 2000.  Fax: 630-787-9958;
hkolasch@...; 1555 Mittel Blvd. Ste. J, Wood Dale, IL 60191.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:  Heather Kolasch
(630) 787-9950 ext. 26 or
hkolasch@...


WOMEN€  '²S PRO VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT ATTRACTS
TOP TALENT FOR NATIONAL TELECAST

CHICAGO, Ill., April 7, 2000 - The United States Professional
Volleyball League (USPV) announced top talent for the national
telecast, play-by-play of €  '³The Royal Neighbors of America USPV
Millennium Cup presented by ballgirl athletic.€  '´

This, first of its kind, women€  '²s pro volleyball tournament, takes
place May 8, 10 and 12 in Louisville, Ky., St. Louis, Mo. and
Milwaukee, Wis., culminating with the championship on May 13, 2000 at
the Allstate Arena outside Chicago, Ill.  Teams from Japan, Poland
and the USPV are competing for a $60,000 purse - the largest purse
ever offered for a women€  '²s indoor volleyball event in the United
States.  The national telecast, which airs May 14 on espn2 from 3:00
to 4:30pm ET, features Heather Cox and Chris Marlowe calling play-by-
play of the volleyball action.

Ms. Cox is a frequent face in sports broadcasting as an analyst,
reporter and host for ESPN, espn2, Fox Sports Net, Turner Sports and
Oxygen Media for men's and women's volleyball and basketball and
football.  Her volleyball experience includes time as a professional
player and a standout college career with the University of the
Pacific.  Over the last five years, she has provided analysis for
over 300 men's and women's indoor and beach volleyball matches all
over the world.

Mr. Marlowe, a luminary within the volleyball community, brings years
of network and athletic experience to the ESPN2 Millennium Cup
telecast.  He currently provides his expertise to ESPN football,
basketball and volleyball broadcasts as well as NBC€  '²s Olympic
coverage.  His credits also include the CBS Goodwill Games, NBC Beach
Volleyball, ABC Pan American Games, TBS Goodwill Games, CBS NCAA
Championships, CBS Pan American Games and ABC€  '²s Wide World of
Sports.  He was Captain of the USA Men€  '²s National Volleyball Team
when they earned a gold medal in 1984.  A former All-American, he was
inducted into San Diego State University€  '²s Athletic Hall of Fame
in
1994 and the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1996.  He founded the
Legends of Volleyball€  '¹ and produced the televised exhibition
tournament in 1992 for Prime Sports.

The USPV is a women€  '²s professional, six-on-six, indoor volleyball
league representing some of the top volleyball players in the world
led by renowned volleyball coach, Arie Selinger.  The USPV inaugural
season is scheduled to begin January 2001 with six to ten teams in
select cities throughout the Midwest.  The USPV will operate as a
single entity league with team operators and the season will run from
January through April, with finals in May.  For the first time in the
history of professional sports, a women€  '²s league will precede a
men€  '²s
league, with the launch of the USPV.

To learn more about the league or The Royal Neighbors of America USPV
Millennium Cup presented by ballgirl athletic, visit the USPV website
at www.uspv.com or call 630-787-9950/1-877-THE-USPV (843-8778), toll
free outside Illinois.

For media credentials, submit a written request with match dates via
fax, email or regular mail by May 3, 2000.  Fax: 630-787-9958;
hkolasch@...; 1555 Mittel Blvd. Ste. J, Wood Dale, IL 60191.

# # #

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:  Heather Kolasch
(630) 787-9950 ext. 26 or
hkolasch@...

STAGE IS SET FOR WOMEN'S PRO VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
NATIONAL TICKET SALES & TELECAST ANNOUNCED

CHICAGO, Ill., April 6, 2000 - The United States Professional
Volleyball League (USPV) announced ticket sales and a national
telecast for €  '³The Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup,
presented by ballgirl athletic.€  '´  The USPV€  '²s 24 athletes are
training
six days a week for the event, an international round robin
tournament with a $60,000 purse - the largest purse ever offered for
women€  '²s indoor volleyball in the U.S.  Whether attending a match
or
watching this historical event on TV, sports fans will witness fast-
paced volleyball action between teams from Japan, Poland and the USPV
during this first of its kind women€  '²s pro indoor volleyball
challenge.

Who: €  '³USPV Dream Team€  '´ as Stars & Stripes
	 Japan€  '²s €  '³Pioneer€  '´ Team
	 Polish Women€  '²s National Team

What: Women€  '²s professional indoor volleyball tournament with
teams
from Japan, Poland and the USPV competing for a $60,000 purse - the
largest purse ever offered for women€  '²s indoor volleyball in the
U.S.
Tape delayed telecast of the Championship airs on espn2 on May 14th
3:00 - 4:30pm ET.

May 8, 7:00pm 		        May 10, 7:00pm
Louisville Gardens 	        The Family Arena
525 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.         2002 Arena Parkway
Louisville, Kentucky 	        St. Charles/St. Louis, MO

May 12, 7:00pm - Qualifying Round May 13, 5:00pm - Championship
Milwaukee Auditorium€  '²s Bruce Hall Allstate Arena
400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 	 6920 N. Mannheim Road
Milwaukee, WI 		 Rosemont/Chicago, Illinois

Info: Ticket prices:  $10, $15, $20, includes two matches.
Visit www.uspv.com, call the USPV at (630) 787-9950 ext. 35 or
1-877-THE-USPV (843-8778), toll free outside Illinois.

The USPV is a women€  '²s professional, six-on-six, indoor volleyball
league representing some of the top volleyball players in the world
led by renowned volleyball coach, Arie Selinger.  The USPV inaugural
season is scheduled to begin January 2001 with six to ten teams in
select cities throughout the Midwest.  The USPV will operate as a
single entity league with team operators and the season will run from
January through April, with finals in May.  With the launch of the
USPV, a women€  '²s league will precede a men€  '²s league for the
first time
in the history of professional sports.


For media credentials, submit a written request with match dates via
fax, email or regular mail by May 3, 2000.  Fax: 630-787-9958;
hkolasch@...; 1555 Mittel Blvd. Ste. J, Wood Dale, IL 60191.

# # #

bill's beach volleyball bed and breakfast:
         http://www.csulb.edu/~wwinnesh
         long beach, california
thank you!

From http://Volleyball.ORG/


USA MEN vs. Australia

May 8  USA Men vs. Australia   Univ. So. Colo     719-549-2794
May 10 USA Men vs. Australia   Grand Junction, CO 970-248-1604
May 12 USA Men vs. Australia   Manhattan, Kansas  800-221-2287
May 13 USA Men vs. Australia   Lawrence, Kansas   785-865-4490

CONTACT:  Heather Kolasch
USPV Director of Public Relations
(630) 787-9950 ext. 26 or hkolasch@...



WOMEN'S PRO VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
TICKET SALES & NATIONAL TELECAST ANNOUNCED

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22, 2000 - The United States Professional
Volleyball League (USPV) announced ticket sales and a national telecast
for "The Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup presented by
ballgirl athletic."  The USPV's 24 athletes are training six days a
week for the Millennium Cup, an international round robin tournament
taking place May 8, 10, 12 and 13 with a $60,000 purse.  Whether
attending a match or watching this historical event on TV, sports fans
will witness fast-paced volleyball action between teams from Japan,
Poland and the USPV during this first of its kind women's pro indoor
volleyball challenge.  The national telecast airs on ESPN2, May 14,
3:00 - 4:30pm ET.

Who:  "USPV Dream Team" as Stars & Stripes
		 Japan's "Pioneer" Team
		 Polish Women's National Team

What: The Royal Neighbors of America USPV Millennium Cup presented by
ballgirl athletic is an international round robin tournament with women
indoor volleyball players from the United States, Japan and Poland
competing for a $60,000 purse.  The first three rounds take place May 8
(Louisville, Kentucky), May 10 (St. Louis, Missouri) and May 12
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin).

Where: Allstate Arena
6920 N. Mannheim Road
Rosemont/Chicago, Illinois
847-635-6601

When:  May 13, 5:00pm
	 Tape delayed telecast airs on ESPN2 on May 14th 3:00 - 4:30pm ET.

Info:  Ticket prices are $10, $15, $20 and include two matches.
		 USPV Front Office: 630-787-9950 ext. 35 or 1-877-THE-USPV, toll free
outside Illinois
		 Visit www.uspv.com for details.

The USPV is a women's professional, six-on-six, indoor volleyball
league representing some of the top volleyball players in the world led
by renowned volleyball coach, Arie Selinger.  The USPV inaugural season
is scheduled to begin January 2001 with six to ten teams in select
cities throughout the Midwest.  The USPV will operate as a single
entity league with team operators and the season will run from January
through April, with finals in May.  With the launch of the USPV, for
the first time in the history of professional sports, a women's league
will precede a men's league.

For media credentials, submit a written request with match dates via
fax, email or regular mail by May 3, 2000.  Fax: 630-787-9958;
hkolasch@...; 1555 Mittel Blvd. Ste. J, Wood Dale, IL 60191.

# # #

Join the best women's pro indoor volleyball players for the USPV Millennium Cup,
May 8 - May 13 throughout the Midwest.  Visit www.uspv.com for more information!

Event: USPV Millennium Cup
Date:  Monday May 08, 2000
Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description: The Millennium Cup begins on May 8 in Louisville.  Then the tour
continues on to St. Louis on May 10, Milwaukee on May 12 and culminates in a
championship match in Chicago on May 13.



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