Volleyball Booming in the ‘Boat
Volleyball is alive and well in the ‘Boat. Drive by the sand courts at Howelsen Hill anytime during spring, summer, or fall and you’ll find bumpers, setters, and spikers having a ball, while friends crank tunes in the background. It’s as close to Cali as Steamboat gets. This year’s lineup includes a King/Queen of the Beach drop-in every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m., with individual finishes tracked to determine the prize winner; the King/Queen of the Beach Tournament, where different partners play 2×2 throughout the day, with the most cumulative wins determining the winner; and a robust, 10-week Summer Beach Volleyball League with 12 teams per division, including 4×4 Coed and 2X2 with ABC levels. “Our volleyball leagues have taken off in a big way this season, with some leagues filling up within just an hour of opening,” says the city’s Austin Cagaanan, adding they have 90 teams participating this summer. “We’ve added more play times to accommodate as many teams as possible, which speaks to the enthusiasm our community has for it.”
