Spring Break
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Hilary Hedges
Issue date: 6/1/09 Section: Sports
Do you ever find yourself talking about getting a summer volleyball team together with your co-workers or getting a pool membership, but never get around to it?
No more excuses, here is all of the information you need to stay active this summer. We've done the hard part, now you just have to fork over the dough.
Beach Volleyball Leagues:
Centerline Beach Volleyball
1910 E. 40 Highway, Grain Valley, Mo. (816) 224-4455
www.centerlinevolleyball.com
This eight-court facility has a sports bar that offers burgers, sandwiches, pizza and a full bar. Watch your favorite teams play on the flat-screen televisions or the 85'' HD projector. Summer leagues begin June 8. The cost is $40-per-person ($240 per 6X6 team, $160 per 4X4 team). League times and dates are given on a first come basis.
Volleyball Beach
13105 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, Mo. (816) 942-2820
www.volleyballbeach.com
Volleyball Beach has a full-service bar and a restaurant with a deck. On Saturdays, they host Human Foosball. Summer Leagues begin June 8. The cost varies from $80 to $240 per team, depending on size and skill level.
Shawnee Mission Beach Volleyball
19800 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, Kan. (913) 422-4070
www.smbv.com
This is the area's largest complex, with 18 sand courts. Each court has an intercom system to order food and drinks and an irrigation system to keep the sand cool. Summer sessions begin June 8. Coed six-player teams cost $240 regardless of the roster size. Members have free open play and non-leaguers can play for $25-per-hour if a court is available.
Tennis:
The Plaza Tennis Center
4747 JC Nichols Pkwy., Kansas City, Mo.
www.kcmo.org/parks
This 14-court facility is located in the heart of the Country Club Plaza. It includes a stadium court with seating and lighting. There is a Pro-shop, a patio area and locker rooms with showers. Professionals are available for lessons and racquet stringing. Student discounts are available for an annual pass. Otherwise, daily court fees apply.
No more excuses, here is all of the information you need to stay active this summer. We've done the hard part, now you just have to fork over the dough.
Beach Volleyball Leagues:
Centerline Beach Volleyball
1910 E. 40 Highway, Grain Valley, Mo. (816) 224-4455
www.centerlinevolleyball.com
This eight-court facility has a sports bar that offers burgers, sandwiches, pizza and a full bar. Watch your favorite teams play on the flat-screen televisions or the 85'' HD projector. Summer leagues begin June 8. The cost is $40-per-person ($240 per 6X6 team, $160 per 4X4 team). League times and dates are given on a first come basis.
Volleyball Beach
13105 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, Mo. (816) 942-2820
www.volleyballbeach.com
Volleyball Beach has a full-service bar and a restaurant with a deck. On Saturdays, they host Human Foosball. Summer Leagues begin June 8. The cost varies from $80 to $240 per team, depending on size and skill level.
Shawnee Mission Beach Volleyball
19800 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, Kan. (913) 422-4070
www.smbv.com
This is the area's largest complex, with 18 sand courts. Each court has an intercom system to order food and drinks and an irrigation system to keep the sand cool. Summer sessions begin June 8. Coed six-player teams cost $240 regardless of the roster size. Members have free open play and non-leaguers can play for $25-per-hour if a court is available.
Tennis:
The Plaza Tennis Center
4747 JC Nichols Pkwy., Kansas City, Mo.
www.kcmo.org/parks
This 14-court facility is located in the heart of the Country Club Plaza. It includes a stadium court with seating and lighting. There is a Pro-shop, a patio area and locker rooms with showers. Professionals are available for lessons and racquet stringing. Student discounts are available for an annual pass. Otherwise, daily court fees apply.
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