Chennai - The matches will be played over 3 weekends and will feature 80 teams from the corporates based out of Chennai & Bangalore. Each team will have 5 players ( 4 plus 1 standby ). The registration fee per team is Rs.10,000/- . The winning team will take home Prizes worth Rs. 8 lakhs and runner up team takes home prizes worth Rs. 4 lakhs.
Radisson Resort Temple Bay, Mamallapuram with its scenic beach, Infinity pool, Meandering pool has refreshed and rejuvenated every one of its guest, family or corporate. It's the perfect backdrop for a fun filled beach side sport that draws together participation from some of the giants in the corporate world.
Addressing the media Mr. Vikram Cotah, Sr. Vice President, Radisson Hotel GRT said, "With the tremendous success of the 1st edition of this event last year and demand from Corporates outside Chennai, we have taken decision to invite teams from Bangalore. Here again we have seen enthusiastic response from Bangalore.
While giving an overview of the tournament, Mr. Shabin Sarvotham, GM, Radisson Resort Temple Bay said, "All matches will be played between 4 pm to 7pm. Quarter Finals will be over first two weekends - 25th, 26th Sep'10 and 2nd, 3rd Oct'10. The semi-finals would be held on 16th October and the top 08 teams would qualify for the final leg of play on 17th October and would be followed by a glamorous awards ceremony which will see the participation of the head honchos of various corporations and a celebrity turnout.
He further added in keeping with the premium sport and leisure activities offered at our resort, we are keen to promote Beach Volley ball as a competitive sport at the resort. We welcome this opportunity to involve our corporate guests in a novel sport.
Beach Volley ball brings with it an element of spontaneity, excitement and jovial sportsmanship. We, at Radisson Resort Temple Bay are extremely delighted to host a unique challenge that encompasses a majority of our corporate guest.
The following corporates have confirmed their participation include Microsoft, TCS, iNautix, Renault Nissan, Accenture, HP, TTK, Ashok Leyland, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Maruti Suzuki, Timken, Barkley and others. The event is sponsored by Volkswagen Yamaha, Stellar Holidays, Fitness One, Whirlpool, TI Cycles, Kesar Gift Mart, NDTV Hindu and Chennai Live.
