“We are thrilled about the EVP Tour’s partnership with a company whose fan base is as dedicated as King’s Hawaiian’s,” commented Tour President Ross Balling. “Every time I mention King’s Hawaiian products to friends and family, they rave about how much they love the Hawaiian Sweet rolls and bread.”

King’s Hawaiian has been delighting palates young and old since its founder, Robert R. Taira, created the recipe for Original Hawaiian Sweet Bread nearly 60 years ago in Hilo, Hawaii. Light and fluffy in texture, with just a hint of sweetness, King’s Hawaiian’s Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Bread and Buns are crafted from the finest ingredients, staying true to the original recipe. These uniquely delicious products are widely available in the Deli or In-Store Bakery departments of supermarkets from California to Maine.

“King’s Hawaiian is honored to welcome the EVP Tour to our ever growing ohana (the Hawaiian word for ‘family’),” said Courtney Taira, granddaughter of King’s Hawaiian founder Robert Taira and the company’s consumer care manager. “The positive impact the EVP has on every community it touches with its workshops and tour stops is truly the embodiment of the Aloha Spirit— a humble expression of mutual hospitality and kindness that embodies the cultural values and graciousness of Hawaii—which we’re thrilled to share with families throughout the mainland.”

The EVP Tour has been hosting beach volleyball events since 1990 and encourage all athletes and their family members to come out for “a great day at the beach”. You and your teammates may register for the tournaments at www.evptour.com or call 773-387-1198.

2012 EVP Beach Volleyball Tour
April 28 Lone Star Spike @ Boardwalk, Galveston, TX
May 12 Beach Bum Week @ Tybee Island, Savannah, GA – TV
May 19 Boardwalk EVP Island @ Panama City Beach, FL
May 26 EVP Island Holiday @ Vanderbilt Beach, Naples, FL –TV
June 2 Boathouse Blast Pro Am @ North Ave Beach, Chicago, IL
June 16 Spike N Splash @ North Beach, Racine, WI – TV
June 23 Let it Rain Spikes @ Alki Beach, Seattle, WA
June 30 Sparks Extreme Beach Fest @ Reno Harbor, NV – TV
July 4 Firecracker Pro Am @ Main Beach, Michigan City, IN
July 14 Spike n’ Sunset @ North Ave Beach, Chicago
July 21 Indy Pro Am @ Beach IN, Indianapolis, IN
July 28 OB Beach Sports Festival, Ocean Beach, Ocean City, MD
Aug. 4 Midwest Championship @ North Ave Beach, Chicago
Aug. 11 Eastcoast Championships@ Buckroe Beach, Hampton VA
Aug. 18 Rock the River @ Charleston, WV – TV
Sept. 1 Southeast Championships @ Panama City Beach, FL – TV
Sept. 8 Rockin Beachfest @ New Buffalo, MI
Sept. 22 National Championships @ Delray Beach, FL – TV
Oct 2012 World Finals @ Hermosa Beach, CA

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About The EVP Tour
The EVP Tour has established a national pro-am volleyball attraction in ten key markets across the country from May through September. EVP has a national clearance with Beach Sports Network and will produce six, 30-minute TV shows, reaching over 60 million viewers in 40 states per airing. The Tour reaches and supports local and regional athletes, while EVP Network Members assist the tour’s grassroots efforts by establishing young adult relationships that drive participation in tour events. For more information, please contact Ross Balling of the EVP Tour at rossballing@evptour.com. Please visit www.evptour.com.

About King’s Hawaiian
Founded more than 60 years ago in Hilo, Hawaii, by Robert R. Taira, King’s Hawaiian is a family-owned business that for three generations has been dedicated to making irresistible, original recipe Hawaiian foods with Aloha Spirit. Kings Hawaiian makes the #1 branded dinner roll in the United States, and operates more than 270,000 square feet of baking facilities in Torrance, California and Oakwood, Georgia. For more information, visit the company’s website at kingshawaiian.com, “Like” King’s Hawaiian on Facebook and follow King’s Hawaiian on Twitter.

The EVP Tour and Volleyball Pros is proud to announce it’s new ‘Team Mate’ program for 2012. This program is offering our players and participants extra benefits from the tour, that we are excited to offer for all levels of play. You can aspire to the next level by competing and growing your talent nationally on our tour. All levels of Team Mates will have their own point system in their region. Then when you travel from region to region your points count!!! Also you get $5.00 off each Team Mate, $10.00 a team on registration for any of the EVP Tour events nationwide. Other great features of the program that we are proud to announce is the BEST WESTERN has become the Team Mates Sponsor. The link from our website will give our Team Mates year round stay at any BEST WESTERN (including international) 10% off your stay. You will also receive the BEST WESTERN loyalty system at the same time which is stay 3 earn one free. The link from their logo on the home page should be up in running in the next 7 days. Use this link anytime for any of your hotel stay this year. Another feature (depending on your level) you will receive our 2012 tour Tshirt brought to you by Sparkling ICE and also official tour balls and player jerseys are available.

Carlos Jimenez, Tour director was enthusiastic about seeing our the new Team Mate system in place. As the guy in charge of event seeding he commented, “We had our point system in place for a while, but this is a great way to help all division amateur or pro, to keep track of their points on a regional and national level, as well as being showcased for their local organization.” Ross Balling commented, We are excited to offer all these new benefits to our players and we believe in providing a fair and fun sport experience for each one of our players.

Under ‘Team Mates & Network’ you will see Athlete Registration. Sign up there and if you have any questions you can always contact Lori Tabbert the Team Mate Administrator at lori@evptour.com.

We are excited about our 18 stops this year and hope to see all of you come join us at our events in your region and nationwide.

Originally From: Fort Wayne, IN
Occupation: Personal Trainer, 5 years, Love to watch others play the game he loves
Family: Married to Ashley who is Teacher and a very good volleyball coach and player…
Sponsors: Found the EVP Tour to be a perfect match for his fast past lifestyle and limited weekend commitments
Nickname(S):Sweet Billy
Describe your time/experiences with the EVP Tour?
5 year on the EVP, Lots of good finishes. My goal is to win more tournaments, get a great sponsorship so I can train more and work less. I would like to get Player MVP this year.
What attracted you to the EVP Tour?
The EVP is the best tour hands down. Great Competition, good prize money, and fun parties.
Detail your Volleyball — post College.
Recently played in Australia with Gold medalist Coach “Steve Anderson”. Played for a month in Italy. Favorite beaches are Hermosa, Huntington, North Ave. Beach, Chicago and South beach Miami.
Describe your transition between Indoor and Beach? I played professionally oversees.
Volleyball Background
College Play:
High School Play:
Detail your College Experience
“Born and Raised”?
Plans for Volleyball in 2012? Beyond? I want my volleyball journey to be filled with lots of memorable experiences, great people, fun times, and lots of wins.