FILE PHOTO: North Bay has hosted the NORCECA beach tour for the past two years.
FILE PHOTO: North Bay has hosted the NORCECA beach tour for the past two years.

Volleyball Canada has announced Toronto and North Bay will be the 2016 Beach National Championship host locations.

Toronto is hosting the 14U through 22U events, while here in North Bay there will be senior elite and competitive beach volleyball from August 25th to 28th.

Volleyball Canada’s Director of Domestic Competition Sandra de Graaff explains one of the draws to North Bay.

Referee and Events Coordinator Andrea Bailie says they’re looking to see 32 teams of 64 athletes competing in North Bay.

She says there will be a festival atmosphere surrounding the event locally, with entertainment and a beer garden.

Plus, there’s something new to Nationals too.

There will be an minimum of $10,000 in prize money at the North Bay event.

North Bay has hosted the NORCECA beach tour for the past two years.