September 7, 2024

Net Gala (1st Annual)

Tournament Results

  • 180+ Attendees

    Almost 200 members of our PRIDE POINT community joined us on the beach in the middle of a heat wave for a day of fun and competition!

    Group of people on a beach posing in front of volleyball nets.
  • 100+ Games Played

    Throughout the day over 100 games were played across 10 courts in Ocean Park, Santa Monica.

    Two men in swimwear on a beach sand volleyball court, surrounded by red umbrellas and a rental booth. Palm trees and buildings are in the background.
  • 1 Full Day of Fun in the Sun

    Between costume competitions, giveaways, and competitive volleyball at all levels, it was a wonderful day on the beach!

    Group of men in red lifeguard attire running on a sandy beach near a volleyball net with people in the background.

Division Winners

  • Competitive

    Team: mo-ke-gu-va
    Paul Guzman, Brady Valashinas, Carlo Morante, Steven Kempf

    Four men on a beach wearing crowns and holding a volleyball tournament bracket chart. They are standing in front of a volleyball net with a blue sky background. The chart has colorful labels and "Competitive Division 2024" written on it.
  • Advanced

    Team: Demure Big Backs
    Tyler Padayao, Devin Carrol, Jason Carrol, Chris Phanngham

    A group of four people wearing tiaras pose on a beach volleyball court, holding a tournament bracket labeled 'Advanced Division.' A banner with 'The Net Gala' is displayed in the background.

Highlights Gallery

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All photos taken by Brendan Shannon.