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Waikiki Beach
Beach Volleyball was first played in Hawaii in 1915, when the Outrigger Beach and Canoe Club set up a court on Waikiki Beach. -
The Great Depression
The sport was given a boost during the Great Depression, Americans went to the beaches to play a no-cost game and free source of entertainment. 4 vs 4 and 3 vs 3 games were played. -
Two-Man Sport
In 1947 beach volleyball was officially a two man sport. -
The First Tournament
The first tournament was held in California. The best teams were awarded a can of Pepsi as an prize. -
California
By the 1950's competitions were being held in California and sponsors began to come forward which helped promote the sport. -
California Beach Volleyball Association
The California Beach Volleyball Association for Women was formed. -
Rules Defined
1965 California Beach Volleyball Association is founded and the rules of the game are defined. -
WPVA
Women's Professional Volleyball Association is formed. -
The Four Person Team
The Four Person Pro Beach Volleyball League was started in the United States. -
Volleyball is an Olympic Sport
In the Atlanta Olympics the two-person beach volleyball made its debut as an Olympic Sport. -
Inaugural Season of Play
The Women's Beach Volleyball America (BVA) announces their inaugural season of play. -
Size of Court Reduced
In an effort to make the beach game more fast paced and TV friendly the beach volleyball court size was reduced to 8m x 8m per side. -
Won in Athens, Greece
Without losing a set, Kerri Walsh and Misty May Win the gold medal and the Women's Olympic Beach Volleyball Title in Athens, Greece. -
Walsh and May Keep Winning
Olympic gold medalists Kerri Walsh and Misty May win their second Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Open Women's Title and the 2005 Overall Women's Championship. -
Kerri Walsh
Kerri Walsh is the 18th person worldwide to win over $1 million in her volleyball career. -
Misty May
Misty May becomes the women's all-time wins leader. She reached this total in just 123 tournaments, winning 57.5% of her events. -
1st Americans to Win Consecutive Olympic Gold Medals.
At the Beijing Olympics in a rainy final championships game against the host Chinese team Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh make beach volleyball history by defending their gold medal title becoming the first Americans men or women's beach volleyball team to win consecutive Olympic gold medals. -
Work Cited
"The History Of Volleyball & Timeline Of Significant Events." Www.volleyball-court-central.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016. "Athletic Scholarships." The History Of Volleyball. Where Volleyball Started. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016. "Timeline of Volleyball History on the Beach." Inspiring Female Volleyball Players. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016.
