Fancy some snow volleyball? No, that’s not a typo.
Dubai is set to host the region’s first official Snow Volleyball tournament in the second half of October this year in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates.
The four-day tournament is being organised by Esperia Volleyball Academy in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council and Ski Dubai. It will be held under the auspices of Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB),
Ski Dubai will also open its doors for the public to register for training sessions at its Snow Volley courts on August 31, as well as September 1 and 3.
Expert coaches from the Esperia Volleyball Academy will be on hand during the training sessions to provide participants tips to master the game.
The Snow Volleyball tournament is being organised under the framework of Dubai Sports Council’s plan to popularise snow sports in Dubai and the UAE, in cooperation with Ski Dubai, and provide all the necessary means for its growth and development, based on the Council’s desire to create a diverse sports environment that caters to the needs of all members of Dubai’s community.
Under this framework, Ski Dubai has hosted several events recently, including the world’s first indoor edition of Red Bull Jump & Freeze on 9th July this year. The unique competition saw more than 20 teams in custom-made costumes and vehicles slide down the slope of Ski Dubai, hit the kicker and jump into a pool of freezing water before a panel of judges, who selected the winners.
Ski Dubai is going to be a busy venue this year as well, with more than 10 events scheduled to take place at the venue, including national and international tournaments like the UAE Alpine Ski Championship, UAE National Ski and Snowboard Freestyle Championship and the 12th edition of Ice Warrior Challenge, which is one of the favourite events of the country’s obstacle-challenge enthusiasts.
All the events will be held following the COVID-19 precautionary measures and protocols as outlined by relevant authorities.
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