MSA Serves Up Dauphin Island with some Pro-Am Beach Volleyball!

May 8th, 2017

MOBILE, Ala. –The Mobile Sports Authority announced today a partnership with Dauphin Island to host the first-ever EVP Island Championships. The beach volleyball tournament will be held on Dauphin Island Beach and will provide several opportunities for play for all ages and skill levels. Pro, amateur and junior teams – along with their families and friends – will be making the journey to the Island to compete from June 23-25, 2017. The tournament will receive national coverage as it will be aired on the Beach Sports Network (BSN).  

With an expected economic impact of well over a half-million dollars to the Mobile area, this first-time event is sure to make a splash! The weekend tournament will also provide a team-building opportunity for local businesses as the EVP Corporate Challenge will be held on June 23rd with three events in which business teams can compete.   The weekend’s events will be surrounded with a fun and family-friendly atmosphere for all! With plenty of games, mini-competitions for the crowd, giveaways and more…this beachside tournament will provide an exciting setting for all to enjoy historical Dauphin Island.  

The Mobile Sports Authority would like to thank EVP, the Town of Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island Parks & Beach Board, Mobile County, SOMO Tourism, and Connect Meetings. The MSA is also inviting business owners along Coastal Alabama to join in the team-building fun of the EVP Challenge! For more information on how to get involved, please contact Susan Shaw of the Mobile Sports Authority at Susan@mobilesportsauthority.com. To register for the EVP Island Championships please visit www.evptour.com or to register your business in the EVP Corporate Challenge, please email zac@beachsportsnetwork.com.  

About EVP Tour The EVP® Island Tour has been hosting beach volleyball events for over 25 years and encourages all athletes and their family members to come out for “a great day at the beach”. Join us on historical Dauphin Island near Mobile, Alabama for the EVP Island Championships! Pro, amateur and junior teams are making the journey to the Island from June 23-25, 2017. For more info, please visit www.evptour.com  

About Mobile Sports Authority The Mobile Sports Authority (MSA) is a non-profit sports commission formed in 2008 by the Mobile County Commission. The main mission is to create a positive economic and public relations impact for Mobile County, the City of Mobile, and the region through attracting, hosting, managing and supporting sporting events. MSA is the main point of contact for sports and sports-related activities for the Mobile County area. For more information on the MSA, please visit www.mobilesportsauthority.com.