Olympic beach volleyball qualifier

It seems North Bay is the beach volleyball capital of Canada.

22 senior elite teams from across the country are here this weekend at the Canor Molson Sand Centre for the Volleyball Canada Nationals.

Amadeo Bernardi, President of Vision Sports and Entertainment, says there will be no shortage of action this weekend.

He says round robin play takes place today (Friday) and tomorrow with the finals on Sunday.

Teams are vying for $10,000 in cash prizes.

Bernardi says the successful season was highlighted by a one match showdown between two Canadians teams to qualify for the beach volleyball competition in Rio.

He says they also held the NORCECA and grand slam events