BIG Kahuna Beachfest

Final Project Update & Vote Needed as We Close Our Nonprofit

Dear Friends,

I hope this message finds you well. As we conclude our San Diego Beach Improvement efforts for 2025, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generosity, your encouragement, and your belief in what we set out to accomplish. Together, we’ve been able to contribute something meaningful to South Mission Beach, and I’m deeply grateful for the role each of you has played.

With this message, we are officially closing down the nonprofit. Before we do, we have one final decision to make regarding the remaining balance of our funds. This last contribution is an opportunity to leave a positive, lasting mark on the community we’ve cared so much about.

After research and discussion, we’ve narrowed our closing project options to the following three:

Option 1: Continue exploring the naming of South Mission Beach Sportspark as “Bill Walton’s Sportspark”
We are looking into the cost, process, and feasibility of this tribute. Your vote will help us determine whether to direct our remaining funds toward this effort.

Option 2: Sponsor a utility box mural near the Sportspark
The mural would feature imagery honoring Bill Walton, along with Beach Volleyball, Basketball, and Surfing—celebrating the vibrant athletic and cultural spirit of our beach community.

Option 3: Donate the remaining funds to ongoing beach volleyball court maintenance
A simple, highly practical way to support the longevity and upkeep of the courts we’ve all enjoyed.

Could you please reply with your preferred option (1, 2, or 3)?
Your input will guide our final act of giving as we close this chapter.

Thank you, once again, for being part of this journey. It has been an honor to work alongside such thoughtful and supportive people.

Warmly,
LAURA HENDRICKSON

SAN DIEGO BEACH VOLLEYBALL - Our sport is growing!!
Wednesday, 3/20/24
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Join the leaders of our San Diego Beach Volleyball Community as we meet with Parks & Rec and City Council members to discuss pop-ups and recent changes to permitting at our public facilities in Ocean Beach, South Mission Beach Sports Park and Bonita Cove Park (The Pit).

Meeting will be available to listen in on!

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDYwNmI5NGQtODYxNi00NzIyLWFhM2QtZTY0MjYxNzBhYjQ4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ab26ceb7-278f-4dcb-8df6-4e2363556459%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22663b7ec4-463b-4ce6-9fef-2a575f3ab446%22%7d

Meeting ID: 267 692 783 55
Passcode: rMM5RV

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Please fill out survey with your input and desire to support our cause to solve overcrowding and work towards good relations with the Parks & Rec... building a new facility:
https://us20.list-manage.com/survey?u=e7f4e97b5893af2c03feae7e5&id=9f95a92ab8&attribution=false

We Love Beach Volleyball!

IXTAPA - Late April (24-28).... Recruiting people from San Diego/LA.

I'm looking to find 4 other people to go to Ixtapa, Mex on April 26-28, fly from LAX or the Mex airport at the border
I have a code for $100 off ticket price (LOV24). It's a draw coed 4s vball tourney + 3 other sports at the Club Med (all inclusive). Includes Yoga too.

Let me know if you want to go and help recruit 1-2 more for a group discount. $1847 for individuals.... $1170 with group of 5 😉

Sports Fest Participate in competitive tennis, soccer, beach volleyball, basketball, and pickleball tourneys while enjoying all the perks of an all-inclusive Mexican resort in this one-of-a-kind dream event!

Join Volleyball Vacations for our 30th Year Anniversary event in the beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands. All levels welcome! Come meet new friends from around the world and Play and Party with the AVP Pros in Paradise.

Get $300 OFF and a t-shirt when you use code: SD BIG
Learn more and register here: https://volleyballvacations.com/

Meet and play with professional beach volleyball players in this all-inclusive, adult only vacation at Grace Bay Beach at Club Med Turkoise on the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Enjoy beach volleyball, fitness classes, golf, pickleball, pilates, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, tennis, trapeze and yoga.

Meet Colton Korne
Functional Performance Coach & Chiropractor
Sponsor at BIG Kahuna Beachfest this Saturday, Oct 14 at South Mission Beach Sports Park. Join us for the event and come meet Colton!

Dr. Colton Korne is the Owner and Founder of Functional Performance Institute in Kearny Mesa. Specializing in Chiropractic and Sports Medicine, Dr. Colton strives to help his patients succeed and accomplish their goals of staying active, while getting them out of pain by finding the root cause of their issues.

At FPI, we treat a variety of volleyball-related injuries like low back, shoulder, and knee pain, among others. Dr. Colton combines his playing and coaching experience with his sports chiropractic education to deliver high-quality care for volleyball athletes. No matter the injury, Dr. Colton takes a holistic approach and focuses on keeping his patients active WHILE they recover, so that they can get back on the court feeling 100%.

Questions? Contact Colton today at [email protected]

BIG Kahuna is Oct. 14th!

It’s time to grab your costumes and get registered for the BIG Kahuna Beachfest! We are building out our team of volunteers to make this a great event and looking forward to having you join us for the festivities!!

www.HalloweenCostumes.com has some great choices for group costumes!!

Saturday, Oct. 14th
South Mission Beach
4-Man Costume Beach Volleyball Tournament
Divisions for Men’s, Women’s and Coed

Let’s rally! Register today: https://www.sandiegobig.org/bigkahuna
Note: Price goes up on Oct 1 and registration closes on Oct 11 at midnight. Day of registrations are not guaranteed to play. If you are a FREE agent, send us your name so we can add you on the event page with your email link and people can contact you directly.

SPONSORS:
El Taco Spot Food Truck
Kamena Outdoors
Nautica Bowl
NuSkin
Promo-Drone