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Beach Volleyball Republic, Inc. (BVR) is an organization aimed for the development and growth of beach volleyball in the Philippines formed in June 2015.[1][2]
Co-founded by former Ateneo Lady Eagles volleybelles and current professional players Charo Soriano, Gretchen Ho, Fille Cainglet-Cayetano, Dzi Gervacio, Bea Tan and former Petron Blaze Spikers player Alexa Micek, BVR organized beach volleyball tournaments in different beaches and public places in the Philippines, grassroots development program for the young and aspiring players and the professional circuit tours thru the Beach Royals program under Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) beach volleyball consultant Eric Lecain including the King and Queen of the Sand Beach volleyball tournaments, with the first legs held at the SM Sands By the Bay court last June 20 and July 11, 2015.[3]
On March 29, 2016, BVR forged a partnership agreement with ABS-CBN Sports for the live airing of the semifinals and finals of the program's events, starting with the Boracay leg of the BVR on Tour on April 27-28.[4] On June 2016, the BVR officially gets pivotal support from the Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas (LVPI), the country's volleyball NSA, after its LVPI-sanctioned BVR Invitationals where international teams competed in a three-day event successfully held at Anguib Beach, Sta. Ana, Cagayan.[5]
2015 Christmas Open
The 2015 Beach Volleyball Republic Christmas Open was held in the SM Sands By the Bay on December 19–20, 2015. The tournament involves 10 teams, which will split into two pools which will compete in a single round-robin elimination format. A draw was held before the tournament proper to determine the placings of the teams and the schedule.[6] The top two teams will advance to a cross-over semifinals round, and the winners of the semifinals matches will move on to the finals. The winner of the open will receive 100,000 thousand pesos cash prize. Live telecast of the semifinals and finals matches was aired via ABS-CBN Sports+Action.[7]
2015 Beach Volleyball Republic Christmas Open Champions
Bea Tan and Rupia Inck Furtado
Inaugural title
2016 Nationwide Tour
Aside from the 5 legs, BVR will organized another leg on May 20-21 for their nationwide tour before moving back to Manila for the culmination of the tour on May 26-29 at the Sands SM By the Bay. Starting with the Boracay leg, the semifinals and finals matches of the BVR on Tour events will be aired on ABS-CBN Sports+Action, the official broadcast partner of BVR.[8]
The inaugural staging of the BVR Nationwide Tour will be held on January 30–31, 2016 at the Cabugao Beach Resort, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. 8 teams (divided into two groups) will be participated in the two-day event. The winner of the event will receive 70,000 pesos cash prize.[9]
The third leg of the BVR On Tour was held at the Anguib Beach, Sta. Ana, Cagayan on February 20–21, in partnership with the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA).[11]
The fourth leg of the BVR On Tour was held at the Lakawon Island, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on March 18–19, 2016. Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos won the fourth leg's championship match against a guest team from Iloilo.
The fifth leg of the BVR on Tour will be held at the Villages at Global Clark, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga on April 16–17, 2016.
Participants
Gretchel Soltones and Alyssa Eroa
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek
Bea Tan and Dzi Gervacio
Jona San Pedro and Jessica Aranda
Jennifer Manzano and Angel Antipuesto
Caitlin Viray and Kaitlin Gormley
Tatiana Sablan and Chloe Reimer
Denden Lazaro and Ella de Jesus
Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto
Michelle Morente and Janine Marciano
Pam Legaspi and Arylle Magtalas
Joy Cases and Nene Tapic
Final standings
Rank
Team
Gretchel Soltones and Alyssa Eroa
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek
Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto
Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
The sixth leg of the BVR on Tour was held at Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan on April 27–28, 2016. The semifinals and finals of the leg was aired on a delayed basis on ABS-CBN Sports and Action (Channel 23 and HD 166).[12] The tandem of Soriano and Micek were emerged as the leg's champions after beating the team from the Philippine Air Force in the finals.[13]
Participants
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek
Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto
Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos
Jackie Estoquia and DM Demontano
Dzi Gervacio and Mik Marciano
Jona San Pedro and Tatiana Sablan
Perper Cosas and Lopa Saraum
Dior Vergara and Linlyn Torado
Final standings
Rank
Team
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek (def. Cabllejo and Abanto in finals match, 21-15, 21-16)
Judy Caballejo and Camille Abanto
Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos
Bayawan City
The seventh and the final leg before the national championships of the BVR on Tour was held at Bayawan City, Negros Oriental on May 20-21, 2016 in partnership with the local government of Bayawan. BVR teams and some teams from Negros were participated in the two-day tourney.[14]
Rank
Team
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek
Erjane Magdato and Jenny Mar Señares
Bea Tan and Dzi Gervacio
National Championships
The National Championships of the Beach Volleyball Republic was held at the Sands, SM By the Bay in Pasay City on May 26-27, 2016. Winning teams from different BVR legs and invited teams participated in the culmination of the 5-month long BVR nationwide tour.[15] Qualifiers, semifinals and finals was aired also on ABS-CBN Sports+Action. Lakawon leg winners Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos were crowned as the national champions.[16]
Participants
Group
Players
Pool A
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek (BVR 1)
Jennifer Cosas and Floremej Rodriguez (Negros)
Nieza Viray and Jeziela Viray (San Beda)
Tatiana Sablan and Imee Ilao (Hawaii/Guam)
Pool B
Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto (Air Force)
Jackie Estoquia and DM Demontano (Iloilo)
Rhea Fermilan and Javen Sabas (PUP)
Therese Ramas and Janelle Cabahug (Cebu)
Pool C
Jonafer San Pedro and Jessa Aranda (RTU)
Bea Tan and Fiola Cebballos (BVR 3)
Cherilyn Sindayen and Rainne Fabay (Lyceum)
Lourdilyn Catubag and Karen Quilario (Tagum)
Pool D
Dzi Gervacio and Michelle Morente (BVR 2)
Apple Saraum and Jusabelle Brillo (Cebu)
Isa Molde and Diana Carlos (UP)
Erjane Magdato and Alexa Polidario (Bacolod)
Final Standings
Rank
Team
Bea Tan and Fiola Ceballos (def. Rodriguez and Cosas, 21-19, 18-21, 15-7)
Jennifer Cosas and Floremej Rodriguez
Judy Caballejo and Coyah Abanto
4
Charo Soriano and Alexa Micek
BVR Invitational Tour
After its successful nationwide tour, BVR holds its Invitational tournament featuring 10 international teams from United States, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand and Hong Kong and 2 local duos (BVR shareholders Bea Tan and Charo Soriano and national championship runner-up Jennifer Cosas and Floremej Rodriguez) on June 9-11, 2016 at the Anguib Beach, Sta. Ana, Cagayan.[17] Several matches will be aired on ABS-CBN Sports and Action on June 18-19.
The Invitational tournament will be sanctioned by the Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. (LVPI), the country's volleyball national sports association.[18]
Group
Players
Pool A
Mimi Amaral and Bruna Figueredo
Jennifer Cosas and Floremej Rodriguez
Tan Shieng Theng and Ong Wei Yu
Pool B
Bea Tan and Charo Soriano
Jennifer Snyder and Chara Harris
Kong Cheuk Yee and To Wing Tung
Pool C
Yupa Phokongploy and Rachel Sherman
Erica Adachi and Rupia Inck
Rachel Lau Yue Ting and Eliza Chong Hui Hui
Pool D
Julia Tilley and Alice Bain
Alexa Micek and Leah Hinkey
Lo Wai Yan and Yueng Yuk Mei
Final standings
Rank
Team
Mimi Amaral and Bruna Figueredo (def. Snyder and Harris, 21-14, 18-21, 15-9)[19]