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Beach Volleyball AVP Kingston New York City Open
Beach Volleyball AVP Kingston New York City Open
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball held its first-ever tournament in Manhattan last week and photographer Robert Beck was there to capture all of the action. Here, Sara Hughes lays out for a ball. The newcomer from USC battled through the qualifier all the way to the semifinals with partner Kelly Claes.
Nicole Branagh pokes one past Jennifer Fopma in a quarterfinal.
Kelly Claes rejects a Jennifer Kessy shot during the semifinals.
Big Jake Gibb serves during Saturday's quarterfinal victory.
April Ross serves during the quarterfinals.
Nicole Branagh (right) celebrates a point won.
Jennifer Fopma spikes one while partner April Ross looks on.
The Freedom Tower and lower Manhattan provided a great backdrop to the tournament.
A view of the Stadium court on Saturday.
A great crowd turned out for all three days of the main event.... despite some heavy rain and heavier heat.
The men's final saw Patterson/Gibb outlast Doherty/Mayer.
Casey Patterson spreads his wings after winning a point in the final.
Emily Day tries to drop the ball over the arms of Jenny Kropp during the women's final.
Jenny Kropp with a big bang over the arms of Jennifer Kessy.
Emily Day (left) and Jennifer Kessy with their victory jump in front of Emily Day's "entourage" (blue shirts) and the New York City skyline.
Ryan Doherty and Trevor Crabb joust at the net.
Casey Patterson attempts to get one by Brad Keenan.
Casey Patterson being Casey Patterson.
Ty Tramblie loses his hat and shakes off a bit of sand with a hammer shot on Saturday.
Emily Day with a dig.
Jenny Kropp goes up for a block Sunday morning.
Casey Patterson tries to spike past 7'1" Ryan Doherty.
Casey Patterson (right) finds it tough going against Ryan Doherty at the net.
Jak Gibb drives Mr. Wilson past Ryan Doherty in the finals.
John Mayer with a great "up" during the men's final on Sunday.
Casey Patterson with the dig of the match during his finals victory.
Casey Patterson (left) and Jake Gibb celebrate their third straight victory this summer.
Emily Day puts one past Jennifer Kroppp in the heat of the women's final.
Emily Day with a sandy dig.
Jenny Kropp with a service return.
Jennifer Kessy celebrates her big win.
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