Friendship Volleyball Tour to China
For the first time ever, the Huntsman World Senior Games has gone "offshore" with a Friendship Volleyball Tour to China. A group of 43, of which 24 are volleyball players ranging in ages from early 50s to late 70s are currently making the rounds in the Shangdon Province of China.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, kicked off the first day of volleyball. The US teams, divided mostly along age group lines of approximately 10 years went up against a decidely younger China contingency in Qingdao. However, when the day was over, USA Team 3 made the medals stand with a silver medal performance in the round robin tournament.
Team 3 Players
Captain: Lu Kormuluk, Rockville, MD
Bruce Stanley, Hershey PA
Paul Moret, Minneapolis, MN
Jeff Kryzak, Hamburg, NY
Lee Clauss, Fenton, MO
Jerry Morris, Henrico, VA
Bill Scalice, St. Louise, MO
The teams were also treated to an amazing Opening Ceremonies which incuded, among others things, a Tai Chi demonstration by over 100 Chinese senior citizens.
For his blocking and all-around great play, Paul Moret earned the distinction of Player of the Day, which was voted upon by the USA players.
Friday, July 30, 2010
The Friendship Tour played in a sultry-hot gym on Friday, but overcame new line-ups and sweaty conditions to once again make the medals stand. Team 2 scored the third place position with a stong performance, once again against younger Chiense teams.
Jim Krull was voted Player of the Day by his fellow countrymen for his contributions to his team.
Find out more about the Huntsman World Senior Games Friendship Volleyball Tour.
