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JOIN NYC PARKS FOR A DAY OF FITNESS AND FUN AT 4th ANNUAL BROOKLYN BEACH SPORTS FESTIVAL IN CONEY ISLAND
The Brooklyn Beach Sports Festival features volleyball, pull-up and chin-up competitions, obstacle courses, and much more!
DATES &
TIMES: Saturday, August 4, 2018
Beach Volleyball Tournament 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Glow in the Dark Beach Volleyball 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Obstacle Course 9:00 a.m.
Pull-Up & Chin-Up Contest 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Coney Island Beach
West 10th Street Boardwalk Entrance
BROOKLYN
DETAILS: NYC Parks is hosting a weekend of sports and fitness at Coney Island. Come watch and participate!
For Saturday’s volleyball tournament, all levels of play are welcome. Divisions will include: Men’s, Women’s, Co-Ed Doubles, and Co-Ed Quads. There will also be Learn-to-Play clinics for beginners who want basic volleyball instruction. This year will also debut a Glow in the Dark Volleyball! Participants will have a chance to play volleyball on a glowing course. Please note: Registration is required to participate. Registration ends on Thursday, August 2 at 11:59pm.
On Sunday, there will be a free obstacle course competition, and a pull-up and dip contest. All skill levels welcome, with weight classes for men, women and children.
Prizes will be awarded to winners. This event is sponsored by Nu Wave and The U.S. Army, and is rain or shine.
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Press Contact:
Maeri Ferguson
pressoffice@parks.nyc.gov
(212) 360-1311
IMAGE CREDIT: Daniel Avila/NYC Parks
