California Beach Volleyball Association


The California Beach Volleyball Association, commonly known by the acronym CBVA, was the first governing body for beach volleyball. Since its founding in 1962, CBVA has coordinated local beach volleyball tournaments for players of all skill levels. In 2017, CBVA hosted nearly 1,000 tournaments at 23 beaches in 11 skill or age divisions. There are approximately 8,000 members from California and beyond.

History

CBVA tournament organizers met in 1962 to coordinate tournament schedules and establish the rules of the game. The goal of the CBVA was to unite the local beach volleyball communities and to coordinate local tournament schedules.

Hall of Fame

The CBVA Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame is a collaboration between CBVA and the Hermosa Beach Historical Society. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, individuals must either be a top ranked volleyball player who has maintained a high degree of excellence and superior play over a significant period of time and demonstrated significant CBVA participation or someone who has devoted a major part of their life to the sport of beach volleyball and made positive and meaningful contributions. For players, five years must have passed since playing at their highest competitive level. The Hall of Fame Committee develop a list of player nominees and selects at least one male and one female; no more than three players can be inducted each year.
YearInductees
2019Jennifer Kessy, Todd Rogers & Bob Van Wagner
2018Jenny Johnson, Mike Lambert & Sean Scott
2017Gail Castro, Rose Duncan, Misty May, Team Smith & Stoklos, Paul Sunderland & John Vallely
2016Dain Blanton, John Featherstone, Team Hovland & Dodd, Elaine Youngs & Fred Zuelich
2015Lisa Arce, Nancy Cohen, Jon Hastings & Ricci Luyties
2014Bob Clem, Barbra Fontana & José Loiola
2013Jack Adriance, Patty Dodd, Eric Fonoimoana & Buzz Swarts
2012Scott Ayakatubby, Adam Johnson & Janice Opalinski
2011Art Couvillon, John Hanley, Brian Lewis & Holly McPeak
2010Kevin Cleary, Angela Rock & Mike Whitmarsh
2009Gary Hooper, Gary Martin, Liz Masakayan & Pat Powers
2008Tom Chamales, Wilt Chamberlain, Linda Chisholm, Brent Frohoff & Jackie Silva
2007Karch Kiraly
2006Dennis Hare, Karolyn Kirby & Nancy Reno
2005Steve Obradovich, Manny Saenz & Denny Smith
2004Linda Robertson & Kent Steffes
2003Andy Fishburn & Dane Selznick
2002Sinjin Smith
2001Henry Bergman & Johnette Latreille
2000Mike Dodd & Tim Hovland
1999Robi Hutas, ZoAnn McFarland & Randy Stoklos
1998Barbara May, Al Scates & Ernie Suwara
1997Kathy Hanley, Greg Lee, Larry Rundle & Charlie Saikley
1996Butch May, Mary Jo Peppler, Jon Stevenson & Robert Vogelsang
1995Mike Bright, Eileen Clancy & Ron Lang
1994Bobby Barber, Matt Gage, Nina Matthies & Jim Menges
1993Jean Brunicardi, Keith Erickson, Kirk Kilgour, Chris Marlowe, Miki McFadden & Sharky Zartman
1992Mike Cook, Kathy Gregory, Bernie Holtzman, Ed Montan, Mike O'Hara, Gene Popko, Gene Selznick, George Stepanof & Ron Von Hagen

Board of Directors

CBVA's board of directors is largely made up of former professional beach volleyball players: