Cal Poly Sand Volleyball hosts first weekend in Pismo

Aside from the dominance of the visiting team, Cal Poly’s inaugural home sand volleyball weekend was about as good as any fan could ask for. By Owen Main

When Cal Poly announced almost two years ago they would start a sand volleyball program and play at the beach, I was excited to see what it would look like.

While they didn’t have any home matches in their inaugural season, the Mustangs hosted their first against the University of Arizona this weekend.

While the Lady Wildcats dominated most of the weekend, Pismo Beach was also a big winner. Amidst a heat wave on the Central Coast, Cal Poly achieved a real beach volleyball atmosphere. Fans set-up folding beach chairs and the smell of sunscreen wafted through the air.

While the two main courts included just Cal Poly vs. U of A matches, it’s clear there is a decent beach volleyball culture around Pismo. At least five other courts were never empty and one always had to have their head on a swivel to watch for flying balls.

Cal Poly’s release on the weekend can be found here. I also thought it was pretty awesome, and a great excuse to go to the beach for a few hours. Next time the Mustangs host a home matchup, I definitely recommend going down to check it out.

Photos by Owen Main