Nude Volleyball in Beaver Falls (Only in PA!)

Pittsburgh Tribune Review | 09/05/2003 | Associated Press

[cjshapi]

Hundreds to gather for nude volleyball tournament

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By The Associated Press Friday, September 5, 2003

BEAVER FALLS -- Thousands of volleyball players will gather in Beaver County this weekend for a volleyball tournament in the buff. The 105-acre White Thorn Lodge nudist park in South Beaver Township will host the 33rd annual Volleyball Superbowl tomorrow and Sunday. As many as 1,700 people are expected to attend -- some to watch, some to play.

Nude & Natural magazine once called it "the most unique event in nudism."

"You don't sweat as much," said Jeff Poland, of Canton, Ohio, who plans to attend for the fifth straight year. "You don't get overheated because you don't have clothes keeping the heat in."

Poland plays volleyball with other -- clothed -- leagues, but believes nude volleyball games have their benefits, such as friendlier players.

The event is a nudist extravaganza of sorts, with events other than volleyball. The festivities start at 4 today, when people will begin filing in for the opening ceremonies, dances, corn roast and nude skydivers.

Some members of the nudist park admit a few of the spectators who will attend the tournament will do so to take in the sights.

Still, event organizers said the tournament's a seriously competitive event. There's even six different skill levels, from novice to college caliber.

"And people do dive. Even on the asphalt courts," White Thorn spokesman Scott Coatsworth said. "The ones who know how to do it don't even get skinned."

For more information, go to www.whitethornlodge.com/superbowl.htm.

[Constitution Day]

Sure couldn't do this in Virginville Pa.

Is that closer to Blue Ball, PA or Intercourse, PA?

[wardaddy]

You are on a roll today!

Is it the weather....this morning felt sort of fall-like here in Nashville...around 60 and crisp.

[Constitution Day]

How long till this thread goes off the tracks?

Right...

about...

NOW.

[Cobra64]

I'd vote for topless babes only. All else needs conventional attire.

[annyokie]

Paradise, I think. ; )

[Tijeras_Slim]

Sure couldn't do this in Virginville Pa.
Is that closer to Blue Ball, PA or Intercourse, PA?

It's known as the Amish Triangle. Buggies vanish there.

[Porterville]

This thread is still going???!!!... must be lunch time at the admin/moderator desk... I'll post an image

[Chancellor Palpatine]

There is a Big Bone Lick State Park in Northern Kentucky.

[aquila48]

Just to keep abreast of things, do you know if:

...this is going to be played on sand?

...there are bushes nearby where balls can get lost?

...the town mascot - a big, stuffed, beaver - will be entertaining on the sidelines?

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Nude Volleyball in Beaver Falls

America is the greatest country in the WORLD -- ! :)

[D. Brian Carter]

Is that the infamous Bourbonnais, IL crash?

[Porterville]

[cmsgop]

Keep up the Good Work!

[Constitution Day]

Yes, I believe so. Photo is from the NTSB site.

[Tijeras_Slim]

This might come in handy:

http://www.dribbleglass.com/Jokes/town-names3.htm

[Blood of Tyrants]

NONE! I don't play volleyball (or any other outdoor sport) naked.

[Redcloak]

When was it on the tracks?

[Lost Highway]

I actually drive by it on I65 a couple times a year. Never once have I gone by when I did not chuckle. My wife just rolls her eyes and says I can't believe you still find that funny.

Nude skydiving! Man those straps would chafe. Better make sure everything is out of the way when that rip cord is pulled. Yeow.

[Porterville]

[Porterville]

Or in Wisconsin, a little town named: