AVP Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati Event

WHAT:                    The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Pro Beach Volleyball Tour will return to the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, Sept. 3-6 for the AVP Cincinnati Open, bringing the biggest names and best beach volleyball athletes back for what has become a Labor Day tradition in Mason.

The tournament is the sixth stop on the AVP's 2015 schedule, and is expected to attract beach volleyball's biggest stars, including Olympic gold medalist Phil Dalhausser, Manhattan Beach Open Champion and Olympic hopeful, Nick Lucena, Olympian and 2008 AVP Cincinnati Open Champion, Nicole Branagh and 2016 Olympic hopeful, Lauren Fendrick.

WHEN:                    Thursday, September 3 - Sunday, September 6, 2015

·         Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. - open qualifying tournament

·         Friday 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. - start of main-draw play for AVP pros

·         Saturday 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. - continuation of main-draw play for AVP pros

·         Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - men's and women's semifinals and finals

WHERE:                 Lindner Family Tennis Center

                                5460 Courseview Dr.

                                Mason, OH 45040

WHO:                      Men's and women's beach volleyball stars:

·         Phil Dalhausser (Olympic gold medalist)

·         Nick Lucena (Manhattan Beach Open Champion and 2016 Olympic hopeful)

·         Nicole Branagh (2008 Olympian and 2008 AVP Cincinnati Open Champion)

·         Lauren Fendrick (2016 Olympic hopeful and 2014 AVP Cincinnati Open finalist)

TICKETS:                  General admission is free, and VIP ticketing options will be available. Information on tickets is available at www.AVP.com