CBVA Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame inducts three new members; recognizes past, present and future stars
When beach volleyball legend Bob Clem was tearing up the sand courts in the 1970s, there were no bleachers full of fans and teams could only score when serving the ball. The sports has since switched to rally scoring where a point is awarded after each serve and has become one of the most popular of the Olympic Games. Yet Clem feels the biggest difference in beach volleyball has come at the conclusion of each tournament. “The biggest change since my era was money,” Clem said. “My mother always said ‘Why are you spending so much time playing volleyball? It will never make you a dime.’ She was right. I played before the money came. But I wouldn’t change a thing. Life’s lessons in pure competition are rewarding in themselves. Competing and learning to win is priceless.” Clem joins Barbra Fontana and Jose Loiola as the newest members of the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame when, in conjunction with the Hermosa Beach Historical Society, its 4th annual induction ceremony takes place Friday. Past, current and future stars of beach volleyball will be honored at the festivities that begin at 7 p.m. at the theater of the Hermosa Beach Community…
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