2004 Beach Results
GCVA Season Opener/Spring Break Beach Party
Saturday March 20, 2004 81 Teams
The GCVA Ocean Potion Beach Volleyball Season Opener was this Saturday March 20 at Stewart Beach on Galveston Island. We had 81 teams play in 9 divisions on 20 courts 35 women's teams, 30 men's teams and 15 Coed Teams. The weather was just perfect, clear sky's, warm (low 80's, high 70's) temperatures, and a slight breeze. You could not ask for better weather, especially after the rain out of the season opener last Sunday. We had fewer teams than had registered last week, but our 2nd largest turnout ever (besides last year) for a 1-day event. It was great to see so many of you back at the beach for the start of our 13th season for GCVA beach volleyball. We hope this will be our best year ever and hope to cya all down at the beach this beach volleyball season.
Men's Open/AA (11 teams) Final 25/19 (I think) 1. Lucas Wisniakowski Jr/Travis Regner 2. Mark Brown/Steve Laubenburg 3. Garrett Black/Rich (25/22 semi vs Lucas/T-Reg) 4. John Cruz/Kelly Hillborn (25/20 semi vs Mark/Steve)
Men's A/BB (12 teams) Final 25/22 1. Lonn Collins/Kris Lartigue 2. Viet Nguyen/Richie David 3. Mike Prandi/Wayne Thompson
Men's B (7 teams) 1. Michael Troncale/Daniel Alavi 2. Matt/Greg
Women's Open/AA (8 teams) 1. Olaya Pazo/Rebeca Pazo 2. Karolina Zelinka/Klara Zelinka
Women's A/BB (4 Teams) 1. Wende Dunaway/Angie Collins 2. Robin M./Roxanne
Juniors 18< (13 Teams) 1. Lindsay & Courtney Ellisor 2. Lesley Bowls/Amanda Modglin 3. Brittany Williams/Brandy StFrances
Juniors 15< (10 Teams) 30-14 Final 1. Stephanie Ro(spelling)/Emily Beardmore 2. Kaley Medsger / Jeanne Laque
Coed BB (10 Teams) 25-15 Final 1. Janelle/Carlos 2. Keith Michelle 3. Doug/Linda
Coed Jr's (5 teams) 1. Angeue Guerve/Juan Herrera (could not read you writhing guys) 2. Never reported in
Ocean Potion G-Town Classic
Saturday April 10, 2004
82 Teams!!! Best Turnout ever for April Beautiful weather for April, Started out a little cloudy then got pretty darn hot….. Had to be 80. The rain stayed away and it was a great tournament. The GCVA setup crew was AOL but me and the boys did manage to get everything up with a little help in the end from a couple of the HVA guys from Travis's team, Stein and thanks Holly for your help. We would especially like to thank the 2 teams that came in all the way from Kansas City to play some Beach Ball….and thanks to all the players for another GCVA beach volleyball success. *Of Note: Lucas Jr/Sr (Sr will be turning 59 on this upcoming tourney) made a great showing in the Men's Open/AA…loosing a close one 25-20 to Jayson/Steve Ho. Way to hang in there Papa Lucas….and great work little Luke.
Men's Open/AA (12 teams) Final 25/20 1. Steve Ho, Jayson Carnahan 2. Lucas Wisniakowski Jr& Sr. 3. Scott/Andy (Lost 25-21 to the Lucas's) 4. Jason LaFevere/Hov (Lost 25-20 to Ho/Jayson)
Men's A/BB (11 teams) Final 25/23 1. David Nix/Thom Huggins 2. Viet Nguyen/Richie David 3. Brian Meese/Brian Kasik
Men's B (11 teams) Final 21-19,14-21,15-11 1. Chris Burke/Ryan Brown 2. Todd Porter/Cody Fitihan
Women's Open/AA (7 teams) Final 3 games 1. Holly Ridings/Moni Trevithan 2. Carolyn O'Keefe/Mary Lile 3. Julie M./Angie O., Karen B./Tara
Women's A/BB (7 Teams) Final 25-21 1. Kim Harvey/Kim Johnston 2. Wende D./Angie C.
Juniors 18< (9 Teams) 1. Brianna/Chelsea 2. Brittany/Sam 3. ?
Juniors 15< (15 Teams) Final 21-17,17-21,15-8 1. Stephanie Robinett/Emily Beardmore 2. Charlotte Hale/Amber Brooks
Coed BB (7 Teams) 25-15 Final 1. John Savage/Susan Aguire 2. Doug/Linda
Coed Jr's (5 teams) 1. Mark Rayna/Sarah Dornak 2. Amanda Madglin/Ryan Darlin
GCVA BRING YOUR MOM TO THE BEACH DAY TOURNEY
Saturday May 8, 2004
73 Teams!!! Another great turnout. It was a tad windy but overall a great day. We had 73 teams (40 women's, 18 men's and 15 coed) playing on 17 courts in 8 divisions. We had a lot of mom's down at the beach not only watching but also playing. There were a lot of very close finals and with the wind the tourney was over unusually early (about 5:30). Thanks everyone for coming out and again proving the GCVA to be one of the largest outdoor volleyball associations on the Gulf Coast.
Men's Open/AA (6teams) Final ? 1. Rich/Garrett (Fwd) 2. Thomas Pratt/Pat Johnston (Dickinson/Fresno) 3. Thom/Mario (Hou)
Men's A/BB (12 teams) Final 25/23 1. Brian Mees (waco)/Brian Kasik (Rockport) 2. Ramin Sadrai/Fred Parvin-Azar (SpikeSport) 3. Wayne Thompson (Katy)/Mike Prandy(Katy)
Women's Open/AA (7 teams) Final 25-23 1. Holly Ridings/Moni Trevithan 2. Julie McMinn/Tara
Women's A/BB (8 Teams) Final 1. Kim Harvey/Karen Beaty 2. Danna C./Eva 3. Barbara Chudian/Bonnie Fregia
Juniors 18< (16 Teams) Final 25-23 1. Brittany Williams/Brandy St.Francis 2. Andrea Agulera/Chelsa Meyers 3. Brittany Schield/Marina Payne
Juniors 15< (9Teams) Final 26-24 1. Charlotte Hale/Kalynn Evan 2. Stephanie Robinett/Emily Beardmore 3. Brittany Brown/Branna O'Neill
Coed BB (9 Teams) 25-21 Final 1. Marc Abadie/Ginger Kerrick 2. Susan/Mike (Austin) 3. Doug/Linda (college station)
Coed Jr's (6 teams) Final 3 games 1. Ryan Shimek/Rachael Drine 2. Troy/James
GCVA OCEAN POTION/Memorial Madness/GCVA Texas Junior Beach Open
Saturday/Sunday May 30/31 2004
116 Teams (Best turnout EVER)
The GCVA Ocean Potion Memorial madness was was our largest turnout to date (not including the spikefest tournaments we ran). We had 116 teams play in 13 divisions on 15 courts through Memorial Weekend. The wind was a little tough in the morning but would let up in the afternoon. Saturday was a little milder than Sunday but the sand never stayed hot for more than a hour or so. I was happy to see Robert/Lucas playing together again. It reminded me of our old days when the brothers were playing at age of 15/13… fast forward 12 years later and they have not lost a step. We did move our Junior Beach Open to Sunday and although we did not have the 60 junior teams we had playing in May last year we did have 26 girls teams play on Sunday. And although we did not have a great turnout in our first 3's tournament in a decade the pools did make and we will offer it again next Memorial. The Park reported that there were over 200,000 people on the Island that weekend and the beach was very crowded. Mark from Ocean Potion was there all weekend with a ton of free samples and full size product for the players. Thank's Mark and Ocean Potion for your sponsorship. And thanks to all you players for again setting a new GCVA attendence record.
Men's Open/AA (11 teams) Final 25/22 1. Lucas & Robert Wisniakowski (Crosby/Paris Island S.C.) 2. Garrett Black/Rich Crouse (CLC) 3. Steve Ho (Hou)/Raymond Nelms (Santa Fe), Mike/More (Hou)
Men's A/BB (15 teams) Final 25/22 1. Lonn Collins/Kris Lartigue (Hou) 2. Ramin/Fred (Spike Sport)
Men's B (9teams) Final 25/22 1. Emil Chuidian/Joey Pena (Katy,CLC) 2. Felicia/Aaron (Pearland)
Women's Open/AA (9 teams) Final 25-20 1. Karen Beaty/Wende Dunaway (CLC) 2. Susan Cargile (CLC)/Beverly Gonzalez (Austin) 3. Karolena/Kirsten Wisniakowski (Hou/Paris Island S.C.)
Women's A/BB (11 Teams) 1. Donna Chicosky/Eva Peterson (CLC) 2. Courtney Ellisor/CiCi Anderson (D.P.) 3. Gay Sabitel/Angie Collins
Juniors 18< Saturday (9 Teams) 25-22 Final 1. Lindsay Ellisor/Lauren Flynn (D.P.) 2. Sasha/Katie (Spike Sport)
Coed Open (6Teams) 25-10 Final 1. Robert & Kirsten Wisniakowski (Paris Island S.C.) 2. Kate/Garrett (CLC)
Coed BB (12 Teams) 25-15 Final 1. Mike Abadie/Ginger Kerrick (CLC) 2. Rob Amason/Gena Rhodes
Junior 18U (9 teams) 25 -16 Final 1. Andrea Aguilera/Chelsea Myers 2. Marina Payne/Brittany Schield
Junior 14U (10 teams) 21-10,21-14 Final 1. Natalie Schonefeld/Kayla Kirk 2. did not write names down
Other 14's Bracket 1st: Laura Walker/Michelle Motsch
Junior 12U (6 teams) 25 -18 Final 1. Amanda Watson/Rebecca Watson 2. Rachel Hobaugh/Cherish Krohn
Junior 15's 1. Suzy Boularsky/Allie Messer
Women's BB 3's (4 Teams) 1. Vicki Gaido/Kim Johnston/Ruthie Webb 2. Stephanie/Rachel/Debora
Men's BB 3's (5 Teams) 25-15 Final 1. Emil/Roland/Paul Garza Sr. 2. Travis/Troy/James (GCVA CREW)
WILLSON - SCHOOL'S OUT BEACH PARTY
Saturday June 12, 2004
36 Doubles Teams and 8 KOB players == 40 teams.
Well to start we had about 1/2 our average turnout for the year for whatever reason but that is the way things go….. Well all the rain for the week had stopped around Thursday and by Saturday it was a very clear (over Stewart Beach) HOT day. The hottest so far…with the breeze disappearing for the day and the clouds…all around us never, I mean never, hitting Stewart Beach. The sand on the front 5 courts got pretty darn hot (The sand is looser there because the wind blows off the water pushing the sand closer to the pavilion and loose sand is hotter than the packed sand). We did not have enough teams register for the Men's Open but Garrett rounded up 5 guys, and 3 registered on their own for a 2 pool KOB. Not too bad for a very late notice. The women's turnout is just great this year, we are very happy with all the women who turnout every week…. We could use a few more (dozen) men's teams though… It was a good, hot tourney and we hope to cya all next week… On other notes…congratulations to the over 40 guys (Kub/Pat/and the others) who won the Men's 40+ USAV tourney in Atlanta last weekend… National champs…not too shabby… Also congratulations to Moni's team who came in 2nd in Atlanta in the Women's A (I believe the team was Moni/Holly/Wende (Holly's sister)/Kate..but don't know the rest).
Men's KOB (8 Players) King: Garrett Black (CLC) Prince: Keith Kubicek (Hou)
Men's BB (15 teams) Final 25/23 1. Brian Mees/Russall Smith (WACO) 2. Michale Troniale/Daniel Alavi 3. Doug/Linda (College Station)
Women's Open/AA (5 teams) 30-27 1. Audra Simpson/Ashae Kubicek (Hou) 2. Moni T./Holly R. (CLC)
Women's BB (8 Teams) Final 30-28 1. Kim Harvey/Angie Collins 2. Donna Chicosky/Bonnie Fregia 3. Aimee Richardson/Julle Futrell
Juniors 18< (8 Teams) 1. Jacob Martinez/Sharon Green 2. Chelsea Myers/Andrea Aguilera
Bolle' Extream Eyewear Tourney
Saturday June 19, 2004
56 Teams
The weather was a little milder, than last week, and the sand really never got very hot for this tourney. The weather, even though a little hot was really not bad for mid June with temps only in the mid 80's. The wind or breeze could have been a little "breezier" but all in all a great day for a volleyball tourney. We had 56 teams playing in 5 divisions on 13 courts. There were 35 women's teams with 19 of those being juniors, and 21 men's teams with 4 of those actually being coed teams. We would like to thank all the new teams who showed up for this tourney. We did change the divisions around somewhat throughout the week of signups and on tourney day due to all the late signups. We only had around 20 teams pre-register by noon Thursday and only around 30 by Friday morning with almost 30 teams registering late Friday… Just remember the late registration is fine but to better play our divisions we are going to offer and how many nets are at what height please, if possible register a little earlier next time.
Please take note of our remaining Schedule. We are moving the Hot As Hell Classic to the 2nd Sunday in August and may cancel the mid-September tourney due to my work schedule. Schedule is online at www.gcva.net/Schedule2004.htm
Men's Open/AA/BB (12 teams) Final 25/21 1. Lucas Wisniakowski Jr/Travis Regner (Crosby,Hou) 2. Scott Simmonds/Thom Huggins (CLC,Hou) 3. Kris/Lonn (Hou)
Men's A/BB (12 teams Top 1st place team in each pool went to Open Playoffs, 2 & 3 went to BB playoffs) Final 25/20 1. Geoff Keisling/Adrian Stein (Fwd) 2. Steven/Richie (Austin) 3. Brian M./Brian K. (Waco/Rockport)
Men's B (9 teams) 1. Jason Karim/Amber Brooks (Lake Jackson) 2. Rob Amason/Gena Rhodes 3. Keith & Andrew Cassell (Austin)
Women's Open/AA (5 teams) 1. Caley & Ashley Smith (Alvin) 2. Holly/Moni (CLC)
Women's A/BB (11 Teams) 1. Wende Dunaway/Angie Collins 2. Julie F./Ginger (Baytown,CLC)
Juniors 18 < (19 Teams) 1. Hannah Evans/Jackie Mezinder (Woodlands) 2. Jacob Martinez/Sharon Green
Ocean Potion Red White n Volleyball
Saturday July 3, 2004
68 Teams
It was a beautiful day down at the beach. There was a good breeze, the sand never really got too hot and the temperatures were great for July. There was a great turnout in all divisions except for the men’s OPEN so we had to combine all the men in 1 division and separating them for the playoffs. We had 68 teams playing in 6 divisions on 15 courts. There were 41 women’s teams, 18 men’s teams and 9 coed teams. We had a lot of out of town teams with coming in as far away as Memphis and Amarillo to participate in our event. We hope everyone had a great time because it was a fun event. We would also like to thank Mark and Ocean Potion for sponsoring this event and the entire 2004 season.
Please take note of our remaining Schedule. We are moving the Hot As Hell Classic to the 2nd Sunday in August and may cancel the mid-September tourney due to my work schedule. Schedule is online at www.gcva.net/Schedule2004.htm
Men's (18) 4 pools with the pool winner going to the A/AA playoffs, and the 2nd/3rd place teams in pool going to B/BB playoffs.
A/AA Playoffs 1. Hollis Smith (FL)/Thomas Pratt (Lamarque) 2. Jason Karim/Paul McNeill (Lake Jackson)
B/BB Playoffs 1. Ramin/Fred (SpikeSport) 2. Geoff Ketsling/Jeff Ham (CLC)
Women's Open/AA (6 teams) 25-16 final 1. Kelly Heckman/Kele Bond (Baytown) 2. Megan Dockery/Terri Boumans (Amarillo)
Women's A/BB (9 Teams) 1. Ruthie Brooks/Kim Johnston (Fresno) 2. Debora Waddell/Rachel Perry (CLC) 3. Julie F./Aimee R. (Baytown,CLC)
Juniors 18< (16 Teams) 25-17 final 1. Amanda Modglin/Angella Guerre (Katy) 2. Jacob Martinez/Sharon Green 3. Sasha/ (SpikeSport), Kevin/Chase
Juniors 15< (10 Teams) 1. Sommer Ivory/Jade Vitela 2. Terra Nichols/Jessica Garza (League City) 3. Katie Shimek/Chelsea Ripple, Natalie Traynor/Natalie Trevino
Coed BB (9 Teams) 25-17 final 1. Doug JonesLinda Lang (College Station) 2. Mike H./Susan S. (Austin) 3. Rob/Gena (Lake Jackson)
GCVA Hot As Hell Classic
Saturday August 8th, 2004
54 Teams
Well, with the big "cool front" it was a chilling 90' down at the beach. The sky was clear, the humidity was low and the water was clear but the sand was hot. What started out as a great day turned "Hot As Hell" by afternoon? We did have a pretty good turnout with 54 teams playing in 5 divisions. There was a reversal of gender for this tournament. So far this year the girls have outnumbered the boys in every tournament. This tournament we had 31 men's teams and only 17 women's teams and 6 coed. Of those 54 teams 21 were juniors with our first ever Boy's 18< division with two pool's. Thanks
Men's Upper Division (9 teams) Final 25/19 1. Thomas Pratt (Lamarque), Keith Kubicek (Hou.) 2. Karlis Dunens/Mike Zajaczkowski (College Station) 3. Brian Mees (Waco)/Brian Kasik (Rockport) 4. Big & Little Lucas Wisniakowski
Men's Lower Division (14 teams) 25-21 final 1. Viet/Nick (Hou) 2. Ryan/Kyle (League City)
Boy's 18< (8 Teams) 25-19 final 1. Travis Clifford/Shawn Drydan (FWD/Seabrook) 2. Taylor/Garrett (San Antonio)
Women's Adult (4 teams) 1. Julie McMinn (Fwd)/Tara (Lamarque) 2. Julie Futrell./Terri Lopez. (Baytown/Fwd)
Juniors 18< (13 Teams) 1. Brandy StFrancis/Brittany Willams (League City) 2. Chelsea Myers/Andrea Agulera (Pearland)
Coed BB (6 Teams) 25-22 final 1. Marc/Ginger (CLC) 2. Jason K. /Amber (Lake Jackson)
Ocean Potion Labor Day Weekend Classic
Saturday September 4, 2004
41 Teams
The Courts were under water Friday, By game time Saturday there was no standing water on the most of the courts (none that we used) but the sand was very moist and it packed early. One good thing, the predictions of rain never materialized and it was a beautiful day down at the beach. A few of our old GCVA players did come down for the Labor Day Classic such as Josh Crouch, Brandon, and Kevin Love (Good to see you guys after a few years). We also had a lot of the Aggie's and first time juniors for this tournament. Welcome new guys.
Reminder, our last beach tournament of the year is the First Sunday in October. For more info go to www.gcva.net/2004Schedule.htm
Men's Upper Division (14 teams in Upper/Lower - Separate Playoffs) 1. Rich/Garrett 2. Karlis/Thom
Men's Lower Division 1. Brandon/Ed (DFW) 2. Ryan Ripple/Jim (League City) 3. Justin Ryan/Luis Mateo (Victoria)
Women's Adult (6 teams) 1. Wende Dunaway/Angie Collins 2. Mel/Kim
Juniors 18< (14 Teams) 1. Megan/Jessica 2. Stephanie Robinett/Emily Beardmore
Coed BB (7 Teams) 1. Doug Jones/Linda Lang (College Station) 2. Mike Zajaczkowski/Kara Sarandos (College Station) 3. Jared/Tegan
GCVA/Ocean Potion Closing of the Beach Tourney
Sunday October 3, 2004
50 Teams
Great way to end our GCVA beach volleyball season. Even with 10 no-shows (Hey guys if we would have had more tourneys the no-show guys could not pre-register by phone/e-mail/e-form and would have to pay in advance or pay the $10 late fee at the beach) we had 50 TEAMS playing in 5 divisions on 13 courts. The largest tourney ever for us in October. The weather was GREAT (still a little hot) but a beautiful day down at the beach. Thanks to you all for coming out to this tourney and all our beach tourneys in 04.
Men's Upper AA/A 6 teams (3 no shows) Final 25-16 1st:Thomas Pratt (Lamarque)/Steve Hestor (Hou) 2nd: Brian Mihail/Page Jones (Hou) 3rd: David Demarco/Randy F. (Hou)
Women's (Adult) Had 3 pools with the first place teams from pool advancing to AA playoffs and 2nd and 3rd place teams advancing to BB Playoffs. 12 Teams total
AA 25/10 final 1st: Karen Beaty/Wende Dunaway (CLC) 2nd: Robyn M./Sandra A. (Houston) 3rd: Susan Cargile (CLC)/Bev Gonzalez (Austin)
Women's BB All girls from San Antonio 1st: Teresa Dey/ Carol Severyn 2nd: Anne Quigley/Cindy Chapa 3rd: Tammy King/Shannon Wells
Men's B/BB 25 - 20 Final (16 Teams) 1st: Andy Kurl/Rick White (Katy) 2nd: Greg Knotts/Chris Skennion (Katy) 3rd: Bryan Fellman/Richard Peters (Gal)
Juniors (9 teams) 25-20 Final 1st: Andrea Aguilera/Chad Grimet (Pearland) 2nd: Chelsea Myers/Morghan Sahtellana 3rd: Louis Lara/Jordan Davila (Pearland)
Coed BB (7 teams) 25-18 Final 1st: Troy Lombard/Aimee Richardson (CLC) 2nd: Jason Karim/Amber Brooks (Brazoria,Alvin)
