2013 Sun Sets on Season finals story and pics  click here RBVL Finals:  It’s Still All Good By Joe McGivney                                                                   8/16/13 On Saturday, volleyballs flew all day on the sands of Riis Park as contestant’s fought for the fabled winner’s sweatshirts in the Rockaway Beach Volleyball League playoffs.  The weather was an ideal 84 degrees, mostly sunny and virtually windless and the quality of play seemed to match the quality of the playing conditions.  Nine different division champions were crowned by day’s end and the mood was both festive and bittersweet as the 2013 season ended and the joy of another terrific year was offset by the sadness that many friends would go their separate ways over the next 10 months, not seeing each other quite as regularly anymore.  More than a few people were weepy!   And the season was even more special coming on the heels of Hurricane Sandy when many residents didn’t know what was happening day to day.  Even now, many folks and businesses are struggling to make it back from the devastating storm.  However, they knew that each and every Wednesday evening they could put aside their troubles for a few hours of volleyball, a couple of cold beverages and an hour or two on the dance floor. The people lucky enough to be in the RBVL know it doesn’t get any better than that.  Commissioner Patty Moule outdid herself again although she selflessly deflected credit to her committee of Rocky, Steve, Denise, John and Joe for a job well done.  Thank you all for making the season a great success and making Saturday one of the RBVL's most spectacular playoff days ever.  Your camaraderie and friendship elevate the league to heights no other league enjoys.  As always, the exciting games, food (Kudos for the delicious sandwiches and wraps) and music help but you are what make the day so special.  Nets were available at 9:30 AM and a Rockaway miracle occurred – everyone showed up on time and set up the courts promptly, for the third year in a row.  At 10:30 AM, players were bumping, setting and spiking (and flubbing, fanning and whiffing) in heated playoff action.   continue RBVL President Patty Moule donates $500 to Rockaway WISH, Kelli Donohue-Tirado.

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