Updated Sunday, 7/26/20 (Site is updated at 4:00)

 This year we are relaxing the Co-Ed rule. You can now play with 3 guys and 2 girls. We will continue to take registrations if they help fill out a pool or teams will be added second session.

Sunday: We are cancelled and having computer problems. Unable to update so please call 255-9004 after 4:00 with weather questions. Thanks, Mike  Wednesday    schedule

 Please check out Mitigation at the Sands and Beverages and Balls before coming to practice or play. Schedules are posted online. We are now operating at 50% capacity inside. Outside we are at 100% capacity but are spread out over a larger area for social distancing. Thanks,  Mike  

We got a go from the Governor's office.  The first two weeks we will be operating at 50% capacity. Not all teams will play each week. After two weeks we should be able to operate at full capacity outdoors with social distancing and indoors at 50% capacity.  There are new beer stands (with sanitizer) and foot showers waiting for you. We have the same amount of seating but it is spread out over a larger area for social distancing. We now have a plan! Mitigation at the Sands  Beverages and Balls  Mike

Finances:  Teams would get a check in sometime in October to cover any unplayed games.   Wash your hands and don't touch your face so we can have a great summer. Mike

Teams that signed up in January were entered in the free beer drawing. 2020 results: Winner - The Disabled List, Randy M. (Thurs. 6:30) win a pitcher per week for the season. Runner-ups win a pitcher for trying - Sets on the Beach, David J. (Tues. 7:30) and Setting Ducks, Ashley T. (Sun. 7:40).    

Volleyball

The Sands is a laid back, fun place to play. 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 is Thursday, April 16th.  Follow the information link for league descriptions and volleyball forms Availability for first session is below.

2^nd Session: Teams can sign-up for 2^nd Session now. 2^nd Session starts after 1^st Session ends (no set date). 12 & 14 week teams are automatically in 2^nd session.

Tournaments for adults. For Juniors see USA Volleyball Iowa Region http://www.iavbreg.org

This week's volleyball schedule: Sunday: week #4 (7/19/20), Monday: week #5 (7/20/20), Tuesday: 6:30 week #6 7:30 & 8:30 week #5 (7/14/20), Wednesday: week #6 (7/21/20),  Thursday: week #6 (7/22/20).

Volleyball Schedules Sunday 2020 , Monday  2020, Tuesday 2020, Wednesday 2020, Thursday 2020,    Use to check your day and time.  Every year some schedules change when people decide they are "in the wrong league". There have already been changes made and I am sure there will be more. Please check the board for schedule and court assignments. Thanks, Mike

People have been commenting that they are not getting their matches finished. So we are going to 21, 21, 15 rally scoring for 6:30 and 7:30 matches. 8:30 is 25, 25, 25. If we are getting done too fast we will up the points to 23.

Softball 

Wednesday Softball: At 3:00 the fields are OK.

At the Sands we play softball for fun.  Safety and sportsmanship are emphasized.  Beer, sodas and snacks are served at the Cabana Bar between the fields.  Follow the information link for league descriptions, softball forms and availability.

In 2020 we are going to one field therefore Thursday Co-Ed softball is now full, Wednesday Men's is full. We are not doing Sunday Co-Ed.

For the 2020 season teams can use 47 or 52 core restricted flight balls.  

ASA Bat List: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/~/link.aspx?_id=015F4358A30B44368FC142350D112FFF&_z=z copy and paste then scroll down the frame (not the page) to find the bat search function

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Private Events 2020

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

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.

Ninety Degree Rule: Frozen (UV Lemonade) and Tropical pitchers (Rum Punch) are $1.00 off.

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