Zaun, Mewhirter, Frishman &Vaughan to Play Snow Volleyball

[tamz]

www.fivb.com/en/about/news/travis-mewhirter-why-wouldnt-i-give-snow?id=80590

One of four players teaming up to represent the United States in the men’s tournament at the first two stops on the inaugural FIVB Snow Volleyball World Tour, Travis Mewhirter is looking forward to the events in Wagrain, Austria from March 28-31 and Plan de Corones / Kronplatz, Italy from April 4-7. A newcomer to the sport, he will play alongside Eric Zaun, Chris Vaughan and Chase Frishman and you can follow their progress on Sandcast, a beach volleyball podcast Travis co-hosts with Tri Bourne, and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

[crawdaddy]

I don't know. For a sport that is constantly desperate for credibility, the snow version just seems embarrassing. Don't begrudge these folks for a free trip to the alps, but I wish the FIVB were using these resources elsewhere.

[butteryhands]

Agreed! I'm sure hanging out at a ski resort playing a quirky version of volleyball is amazing. But let's build up the beach instead!

[trollhunter]

Mar 20, 2019 14:18:38 GMT -5 crawdaddy said:

I don't know. For a sport that is constantly desperate for credibility, the snow version just seems embarrassing. Don't begrudge these folks for a free trip to the alps, but I wish the FIVB were using these resources elsewhere.

I kind of agree. IMHO it would be better to just use regular doubles beach rules, and if you happen to be in a locale of snow, well, you play in it.

Some former players from Denmark and Sweden were used to training in the snow for regular beach play.