The NYC Parks & Recreation Department hosted its second annual Citywide Beach Volleyball Tournament over two days in August 2007 at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn. The tournament featured over 450 players on 40 courts across 11 divisions. It was the largest free beach volleyball tournament on the East Coast and drew players from as far as Florida. Sponsors supported the event through advertising, a hospitality tent, and a sponsor row at the venue. The tournament was promoted through banners, newspaper ads, MTA promotions, and signage. Winners from the 24 divisions received prizes at the conclusion.

1. NYC Parks & Recreation Citywide Beach Volleyball Tournament 2007

2. Citywide Beach Volleyball Tournament The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, for the 2nd year in a row, hosted the Citywide Beach Volleyball Tournament in partnership with AVP, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, and Cushman & Wakefield. Saturday, August 18, 2007 (Prelims) Sunday, August 19, 2007 (Finals) 2 days * 40 courts * 450 players Coney Island Beach, Brooklyn

3. The Tournament 2007

4. The Tournament

6. The Hospitality Tent The Hospitality Tent provided free massages and reflexology sessions, as well as drinks and snacks for players and sponsors.

7. The Sponsors “ Sponsor Row” was a huge hit on the boardwalk for players, fans, and sponsors. • Naked Juice • Keyspan • Snapple • I-Zone Sunglasses • Coca-Cola • Brooklyn Children’s Museum • US Army • Q 104.3 • Cabot • Haier • Bensonhurst Dental • Cushman & Wakefield

8. Sponsor Row

13. Advertising: Signage Signage recognizing the tournament’s sponsors lined Center Court, all the water tents, and the board walk fencing.

15. Winners’ Circle At the end of competition, we awarded 1st place prizes to 24 teams.