12 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 6, 2000 BRIGHT LIGHTS: Teams set and Spike at Park Royal tourney THERE was sand and sun everywhere, But then again, that was the whole point. Park Royal Shopping Centre held its first ever beach volleyball tournament this past weekend. Truckloads of sand were hauled in for the event, which was held in the park- ing lot beside the Keg Restaurant. There were some impressive players and some great raflies. Mini-bleachers were set up for fans to come and watch all the action. Hf you didn’t jike the seats, there was always room to throw your “rowel on the sand, or parking lot, or beach, or whatever. Great fun. Good job, gang. Looking forward to next year. Please divect requests for cvent coverage to Bright Lights c/o North Shore News. Fax: 985-2104 or e-mail . NEWS photos Catherine Barr They called themselves “Garbage” but these guys were far from trashy. Clockwise from back teft: tan Gregory, Terence Soh, Craig Rockwell and David Tisdall. Dave “Big Red” Braun is one of the best beach vol- leyball players around. He was also tournament orga- nizer. “it's been fantastic,” he said. " Park Royal's marketing director Cindy Allan sat in the sun with Vikas Kapoer. Competing in the quarter-finals were e Trina Pham (lett), Jodi Rutten (centre) and Shelley Quiring. BCVA’ Official and event ; ; mye4 Taking in some sun on _ referee Chris White 7 . the sidelines was posed with some of the ; ‘ . Erigette Mahux on her trophies. : a oP * 4 beach blanket. : . 2 ; They were the “Sun of Beaches” team. From left: Jake. Daly, Shane Walters and Jay Barre. It was skin to win for “The Rex Men.” From left: Dave Koloitelo, Frank Simek and Ben Granberg. These West - Vancouver ais were full of fun. Pam - His eye was always on the They were a force to be reckoned with. “The Pil i Boys” keans (loft), Julia - net. Referee Rick Cross Raves hard to win. From left: John McParland, Ken Hiynsky: (centre) and Cheering for the “Triple Threat”. team were (from: left) > was officiating the finals. ipstrick and Rene Holt. Shawna Collier. Rob Douglas, Karen Torget and Nichole Nicolette. Quality wood furniture in pine, oak, maple & birch oe ors chair - select your style & stain. Kitchen, dining, bedroom, re) AK & 2 PINE : $1499 entertainment units, home office & more. Quality Home Furnishings Matching stoo! Upholstered furniture in your choice of fabric or leather. Family owned & operated since 1989 $349 New Stock Arriving Weekly. Visit our 10,000 sq.ft. showroom classic 1889 Main Street « North Vancouver Isfission — re Reflects the Spirit of Design the Quality of Construction.