Upsetters are BVA Beach Classic KO Champions

Apr 28, 2011 Sports

The top performers at the inaugural BVA Knock-Out Beach Classic 2 v 2 tournament.

14 teams participate; hundreds flock #63 Beach

The youthful and energetic duo of Ian Bagot and Luen David, competing under the name ‘Upsetters’, created several upsets on Easter Monday at the # 63 Beach as they played unbeaten to cart off the first place trophies when the Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) held its first Knock-Out Beach Classic 2 v 2 tournament.
The diminutive Bagot and his lanky partner David was the perfect match for their opponents as they mixed powerful spikes and rock solid defence to wear down some of their more experienced and recognized challengers.
The duo did not let up in any of their games which were played in extremely humid conditions and witnessed by hundreds of local and foreign spectators (many first time witnesses of beach volleyball-live) who took time to capture the action on their cell phones and video cameras.
Upsetters triumphed over Mahesh and Surendra Motiepersaud (Jaguars) in a hard fought final, winning two sets to one.
Earlier they {Upsetters} upstaged pre-tournament favorites Javed Jhingree and Quacy Matheson (National U-19 players / Outlaws) in the semi-finals with a stunning display of defence and attack, the kind only witnessed in Pro-Beach Volleyball on the International Circuit.
Outlaws got the better of Eric and Allan (Falcons) to clinch the third place.
At the conclusion of the tournament which attracted fourteen (14) teams and was played on a knock-out basis (two best of three games), trophies, medals and prizes were presented to the first, second and third place finishers and a medal was presented to Renuka Seepersaud for being the lone female player and Levi Nedd for being the oldest player.
The next major activity of the BVA will be the Launching of its League on May 15 which will be followed by a Youth Week tournament for Schools (male & female players) on May 27.
Meanwhile, the BVA has shortlisted thirty (30) players to undergo training with the aim of representing Guyana.
The players named are: Levan Butchey,Richard Samaroo,Errol Chase, Deodat Lalbeharry,Quacy Matheson,Jared Jhingree,Jason Seelochan,Kevon Stewart,Shemroy Ross,Rashad Razak,Luen David,Paul Hardyal,Ian Bagot,Quincy Rawlins,Kenon Mentore,Amos Latchaya,Alwyn Adams,Adriel Moore,Trevon Mc Rae,Satesh Seenauth,Mahesh Motiepersaud, Julius Sewnarine,Surendra Motiepersaud, Safraz Hussain, Randy Jaggernauth,Adrian Haralsingh,Mohamed Safraz,Gopal Dhanesh, Asif Singh and Jagasswar.
The named players are advised to do self preparation on fitness, reception and service; Coach Levi Nedd will meet with those shortlisted at a date to be announced.