If plans go right, Myrtle Beach will
be the mecca for sand volleyball tournaments along the northern
Carolina coast. The city has earmarked $300,000 to build a
three-court sand volleyball facility along an unused stretch of land
on Pebble Beach. The venue will include shower amenities, locker
rooms, and spectator seating.
For now, negotiations remain ongoing
regarding the city’s use of the privately-owned land. City managers
are awaiting permission to build as leasing terms are still being
drawn up. Given this development, Coastal Carolina University is
considering adding beach volleyball to its curriculum to generate
more interest in the sport.
The city intends for the court
facilities to draw more visitors during events like the NCAA beach
volleyball tournaments. Other commercial volleyball events have also
been scheduled once the courts are completed hopefully by mid-2015.
During the off-season, the courts will be available for public use or
private company contests.
Sports-tourism is part and parcel of
a coastal town way of life. The nature of volleyball coupled with the
fun atmosphere and suitable weather conditions are enough to add to
the town’s appeal as a recreation hub. Local realtors are just as
hopeful for this project’s success because when visitors fall in
love with the place, the chances of settling or buying a vacation
home here are better.
Beyond the commercial aspect, sports
are what keep us looking and feeling young. Perhaps that’s the
attraction of the Myrtle Beach’s lifestyle; the proverbial fountain
of youth wrapped in a sports package.
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