Okaloosa County BOCC — February 21, 2017 — Southeastern Volleyball Tourney 051317 request

Good Morning, My Name is Matt Rivest and I own a small business that works in South Okaloosa and South Walton counties. I am also a local beach volleyball player and have been playing volleyball for over (30) years and have been playing at the boardwalk on Okaloosa Island since 2000. Many local players (like me) consider the Boardwalk their "second home". Local players throughout the panhandle of Florida have started a small tour with different stops in different cities. We would like to have a tournament at the Boardwalk on Saturday, May 13, 2017 and are requesting written approval from the different agencies that would require it. We would try to have (15 - 20) men's open & (15 - 20) women's open doubles teams for a total of (60 - 80) players. Many of the players would travel from as far as Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and South Florida. This would be a non profit tournament as all monies generated from entry fees and sponsors would be paid right back to the players in prize money. We feel that this would only create a positive impact for local businesses. With (15 - 20 years) of knowledge of the facilities at the boardwalk, we promise to create a safe & friendly environment for all beachgoers and players. If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding this event, please feel free to call me at (850) 399-0083. Thank you for your help and I hope you have a great weekend!