The AVP is so excited to welcome you to one of the biggest and best tournaments on the slate!

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2 The AVP is so excited to welcome you to one of the biggest and best tournaments on the slate! The 2018 season is shaping up to be an amazing experience for all, highlighted by nine unique tour stops. AVP events embrace the beauty of our sport and the lifestyle, and we look forward to sharing this with the community in Hawaii. Besides watching the world-class athletes battle for the podium, attendees can enjoy an interactive sponsor village experience, partake in top local food options, VIP hospitality zones, unique beer gardens, and fun physical activities. In addition, our grassroots programs continue to grow and make great strides in uniting the sport of beach volleyball by systematically tapping every market in America. Our mission is to allow every participant within beach volleyball to experience the AVP brand. We strive to make every experience an enjoyable and unforgettable one, and we look forward to an excellent season. So sit back, chill out, and enjoy all that the AVP has to offer. -Donald Sun AVP Managing Partner

3 The AVP has added a brand new stop to the tour this 2018 season, which comes as a delight to both fans and athletes alike. The last time the AVP was in Hawaii was in 2005, and we could not be more excited to be back! This is an international invitational that will bring the top male and female beach athletes in the world to the Honolulu. Along with fierce competition, the AVP is bringing the beach festival experience to the warm sands of Waikiki. Paired with the Invitational we will also have the King of the Court competition taking place on Friday, September 14. The long time training drill has been transformed into a 4-part professional competition series. Event stops include Utrecht, NED, Antwerp, BEL, Honolulu, USA, and Huntington Beach, USA. Let the fun begin! Who will take it home in 2018?

4 What When Where Event Elements 2018 AVP Hawaii Invitational Friday, September 14 Sunday, September 16 Fort DeRussy Beach, Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, HI -$75,000 prize purse -8 teams per gender -Top players in the US and Internationally -Welcome/Ticketing Center -Merchandise Store -Sponsor Village with giveaways and activities -Activation Zone

5 FRIDAY - KING OF THE COURT The King of the Court Crown Series is bringing the sport of beach volleyball to the sand in a brand new way. How it works: There are multiple teams on 1 court. The challenger team plays to get onto the King s side of the court, which is the only way to earn points before time expires. The team who earns the least amount of points on the King s side is eliminated. In the final rounds the team who reaches 15 points first is coined the King of the Court. SATURDAY/SUNDAY AVP HAWAII INVITATIONAL The 2018 Hawaii Invitational consists of a double-elimination tournament made up of 8 teams per gender- 4 international teams through invitation, 2 AVP teams through qualification, and 2 AVP teams through invitation. The 2 AVP teams (per gender) will receive an invitation based on their best finished in two/three 2018 AVP Gold Series events.

6 Friday, September 14th Sponsor Village 8:30AM 6:30PM Tournament: King of the Court Competition 9:00AM 6:00PM Saturday, September 15th Sponsor Village 8:30AM 6:30PM Tournament: Main Draw (Elimination Rounds) 9:00AM 6:00PM Sunday, September 16th Sponsor Village 8:30AM 6:30PM Tournament: Main Draw (Final Rounds) 9:00AM 6:00PM

7 AVPFirst Youth Clinic Wednesday 9/ PM In addition to the AVP Hawaii Invitational action, AVPFirst presents a special Community Corner Clinic, partnering with Spike and Serve Volleyball Club founded by fellow Hawaii native, six time AVP Champion, and Olympian Kevin Wong. Wong will also call the AVP action on NBCSN. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 12 on Queen s Surf Beach where pros will volunteer to coach 150 underprivileged and military kids. Sunday will highlight two top junior matches on stadium court.

8 Event Site Fort DeRussy Beach Park 2055 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI Parking Street parking and local lots will be available

9 Amazon Prime Video The 2018 AVP Hawaii Invitationa on September 15-16l will be available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Viewers will have access to live match coverage, expert commentary and analysis, exclusive on-court interviews with players and coaches, and post-match discussions. NBC Sports Network The 2018 AVP Hawaii Invitational finals will premiere on NBCSN at 8:30 PM PT on Saturday, September 16th.

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