WHAT: The Orleans Arena will transform into a sandy beach this winter when it hosts the final stop of the first-ever AVP Hot Winter Nights indoor volleyball tour. More than 200 tons of sand will be brought in for the three-hour competition and "winter beach party." The most popular and talented professional volleyball players including Kerri Walsh, Jake Gibb, Elaine Youngs and Stein Metzger will compete as teams of two in a round robin play format.


WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2008 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.


WHERE: Orleans Arena 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89103


DETAILS: Ticket prices are $65.00, $50.00, $45.00, $35.00 and $20.00. Cabanas are also available for $400 each. All cabana inquiries should be directed to Sandra De Borger at sdeborger@coastcasinos.net or 702-365-7469. For more information, please contact the Orleans Arena at 702-284-7777 or 888-234-2334 or visit the web at www.orleansarena.com.


About the AVP, Inc.


AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Inc. is a leading lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on the production, marketing and distribution of professional beach volleyball events worldwide. AVP operates the industry's most prominent national touring series, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, which was organized in 1983. In 2004, AVP athletes successfully represented the United States during the Olympics in Athens, Greece, winning gold and bronze medals, the first medals won by U.S. women in professional beach volleyball. For more information, please visit www.avp.com.


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