madmitch Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I thought recently that I hadn't heard anything about the annual beach volleyball tournament in Karon so I did some research and found out that it has moved to Bang Saen this year (a bit earlier than usual as well, starting October 23rd). It's a bit disappointing as, living in Karon/Kata, it was easy to go and letch watch for an hour or so. According to the GF, the sports minister comes from Bang Saen, so I assume this isn't just coincidence. Many of the competitors used to take a dip in the sea in Karon. I can't see them wanting to do this in Bang Saen as the water is filthy. Funnily enough I may be in the vicinity that week so might take a detour down there. That's two comments on Bang Saen this week by me in the Phuket Forum. Odd as it's nearly 1000km away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steelepulse Posted October 3, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2012 The promoter always lost money here as the locals had their hand out for everything and the local gov't did not want to help out much at all. Furthermore, the main sponsors cut his budget at the last minute guaranteeing him he'd lose money on the event. He says everyone is helpful around the country where he runs various sporting events except in Phuket where they are instead greedy and unhelpful Sure the competitors will hate it at Bang Saen, but at least the promoter will be able to break even. Let's hope Phuket gives this a rethink and the competition will come back next year. BTW, the silver medalists at the Olympics will be coming to Phuket to meet the local girls volleyball team that they help sponsor and provide uniforms for( and weather permitting put on a volleyball clinic for the local girls). What a nice gesture by these great volleyball ladies. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Not sure if it's the same promoter, but supposedly the Quicksilver surf competition was lost to Patong for the exact same reason. The greedy powers that be in Kata/Karon charge an unreasonable under the table fee to the organizers, so they are all going elsewhere. Typical Thai short term thinking. So Ross-Kessey are coming to Phuket? When and where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Don't think the surf people were the same, as Pentangle Promotions runs the FIVB beach tourney and also some professional tennis tournaments. Yes NomadJoe, R-K are coming,but not sure if the weekend before the Bang Saen event or after the tournament, will have more info later on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomadJoe Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Don't think the surf people were the same, as Pentangle Promotions runs the FIVB beach tourney and also some professional tennis tournaments. Yes NomadJoe, R-K are coming,but not sure if the weekend before the Bang Saen event or after the tournament, will have more info later on that. Ok. I hope it comes back to Karon. I will miss our mini TV meet-ups we always have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 A POLL, Who watches the ball, who watches the butts ?................................ I'll start. . 1. Ball..................................0 2. Butts................................1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman69 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Don't think the surf people were the same, as Pentangle Promotions runs the FIVB beach tourney and also some professional tennis tournaments. Yes NomadJoe, R-K are coming,but not sure if the weekend before the Bang Saen event or after the tournament, will have more info later on that. Ok. I hope it comes back to Karon. I will miss our mini TV meet-ups we always have! Don't worry. Wait until November 24. Although the party starts at 6pm Thai Visa members have been offered, although not formally announced by Admin, all day free exclusive use of the volley ball court at the venue. This also applies to the tennis courts unless prior booking by regular customers. Restaurant and bar open as usual. Edited October 3, 2012 by sportsman69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketsub Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 yes, it is a shame. They bulldozed sand dunes for this event that will never be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 I see it's back in Karon! Starts 29th October, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Great sport, I was one of the people responsible for starting beach volleyball in Australia(Sydney) when I was involved in the sport in the 80's, the cosies have certainly gottem a lot skimpier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Starts tomorrow with qualifying, then main tourney Wednesday through Sunday. There is also a local schools competition on Saturday and Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketsub Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 It's a great spectator sport, and not just for leering purposes. I hope the weather over in Karon is better than the open faucet we have in Rassada now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 It's a great spectator sport, and not just for leering purposes. I hope the weather over in Karon is better than the open faucet we have in Rassada now. Nope - the weather over here is not nice at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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