Welcome Athletes! Sandlots presents the 1st Annual EVP Firecracker Open Beach event for 18U 16U 14U 12U Girls and Boys Saturday, June 30 in Cedar Rapids IA Join us for this awesome one-day EVP beach event for Juniors! Register at www.EVPtour.com/ev_event.cfm?e=1188 LOCATION: The Sandlot Sports, 4655 Tower Terrace Road, Cedar Rapids. Tucked in behind Twisters Gym...between Miller Road & 380. Venue Amenities: 22+ courts, patios, covered cabanas, chairs/tables for spectators (but we suggest to bring your own), wi-fi, indoor bathrooms, foot showers to rinse, free parking, and cold beverages at the bar (no food items will be available, so please bring your own). WHAT TO WEAR? Numbered uniforms/matching outfits between teammates are NOT necessary. New to sand volleyball? Wear what's comfortable but most athletes wear somewhat what they would wear for an indoor practice, minus the shoes/socks/knee pads. WHAT TO BRING? Your hydrated and nourished self. You won't hear this very often....outside food and beverages ARE allowed. :) Sport drinks & water will be available for purchase but there are no food options for sale on site, so come prepared and pack a cooler for food. Onsite running water is well water and honestly not tasty. We sell bottled water cheap...but if you'd like to bring your own in, that's acceptable. Please pick up your areas through the day so our host will continue to allow us to bring things in. And absolutely...NO GLASS.

The EVP® Pro Am National Tour’s primary aim is to support beach volleyball events that engage families, fans, athletes, students, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach. At each event, spectators will not only see elite athletes compete on the sand for top honors, they also have the chance to interact with the pros by participating in contests and promotions at hosting venues. Teams who finish 1st and 2nd are awarded a bid to compete in the 2023 EVP® World Finals of Beach Volleyball Championship in on: Friday, August (Juniors 12U & 14U) Saturday, August (Pro, Adult & 16U, 18U) & Sunday, August 11 (Coed 4's Pro Amateur 2's)