Updated Sunday, 9/10/23 (Site is updated at 4:00)
They did it again. The People on the Corner cut our phone line. At least this time they admitted it and called it in. Those little orange and white flags mean buried phone line not put fence here. Sorry for the inconvenience. Mike
2024 registration starts January 1st 2024. Teams that register by Valentine's Day are entered in the "Free Beer Drawing". Office hours are 2:00 to 6:00, Monday - Friday starting February 1st. Thanks for thirty seven years of fun! Mike & Mary
A volleyball/four square or crossnet has been added for your enjoyment. There are several videos out there on how to play. Have fun!
Corn hole was added this year. The lights are in. Have some fun!
Teams that sign up by Valentine's Day will be entered in the free beer drawing. Thanks for playing!
Last call for alcohol is 11:30. We want to be out of here by midnight as the staff have real jobs they need to attend to. As for me, I need to get home and throw a Frisbee for Leo before I sleep. Thanks, Mike and staff
If the sand is hot or cold you will be glad you ordered some sand socks. I suggest trying Ted at VBGear.com (link to footwear, sand socks are at bottom of his page) in Marion, Iowa.
Again this year we are relaxing the Co-Ed rule. You can now play with 3 guys and 2 girls.
If you cannot make your match please call 255-9004 after noon. Thanks
Volleyball is done for the season. Registration for 2024 starts January 1st. Thanks for a great 2023 season, Mike
Schedules for 2023 are posted below. Thanks for playing! Mike and staff
New on tap: Keg Creek: Summer Fling a sour ale with raspberry and lemon.
The Grand Cyclocross: October 21 & 22. Bike Race
The Sands is a laid back, fun place to play. As one of the nation's largest volleyball complexes with twenty-two courts we are able to offer all levels of play at fixed times that you choose. The clubhouse has a full service bar complete with cocktail freezers (only ones in town?). There are sunny patios with palm trees and covered patios with fans and heaters. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. Registration deadline for 1st session was Wednesday, April 28th. Follow the information link for league descriptions and volleyball forms There is a second session that starts mid-July. Get out and have some fun this summer!
Availability definitions - OK: plenty of room, Getting tight: get it in the mail quickly, Tight: get it in now, Very tight: you might still get in, Closed: pick another time or 2nd session. Full: full this year.
Tournaments for adults. For Juniors see USA Volleyball Iowa Region http://www.iavbreg.org
This week's volleyball schedule 2023: Sunday is done, Monday is done, Tuesday is done, Wednesday is done, Thursday is done.
Volleyball Schedules Sunday 1st 2023 5:20 6:30 & 7:40 2nd 2023 , Monday 2023 6:30 7:30 & 8:30 2nd 2023, Tuesday 2023 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 2nd 2023 Wednesday , 2nd 2023, Thursday 2023 1st Session 2nd 2023 Use schedules to check your day and time. Every year some schedules change when people decide they are "in the wrong league". There be changes. Please check updated website and the board for schedule and court assignments. Thanks, Mike
Private Events 2023
The Sands is a great place for company picnics, parties and reunions. We can accommodate groups as small as forty and as large as eight hundred. The Main Clubhouse Area and the Cabana Area are both available May through September. Most weekends for 2020 are already booked. Information
Island Rental Looking for adventure in Canada? Consider an island rental. Talk to Mike
Ragin' Bajan (Barbados): mango, passion fruit, sweet & sour, dark rum, blue Curacao and dash of bitters. Pain Killer (Virgin Islands): orange, pineapple, coconut rum, dark rum and dash of nutmeg. Melty Cure: 16 oz cup with ice, Pain Killer an
Heat Advisory: Drink plenty of water throughout the day then come play. Wear something that can get wet; the stand-up showers are great if you are hot and sandy. It's going to be a good night for sand socks.
Ninety Degree Rule: Frozen pitchers of Blue Stuff (UV Vodka and Lemonade cocktail) are $1.00 off.