Hermosa Open Runs Through Sunday

One of Hermosa Beach's largest beach volleyball events of the year starts today and will run until Sunday at the Hermosa Beach Pier.

The Hermosa Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, is the fourth event of pro volleyball tour and along with it comes a $100,000 prize purse for the winners, organizers said.

The event will feature some of the country's best beach volleyball athletes in an elimination-style tournament. All matches are free and open to the public.

This year's draw will feature 32 men's teams and 32 women's teams, according to a release from USA Volleyball.

Multiple olympians including Stein Metzger, Mark Williams and John Hyden, will also be part of the tournament.

As parking is limited in downtown Hermosa Beach, a free shuttle will take visitors from Adams Middle School (2600 Ripley Avenue) to the event on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

In addition to the volleyball action, fans will be treated to free Jose Cuervo cocktails, live music, contests and giveaways in an area dubbed the "Cuervo Village."

“Fans and players can expect the 2012 Cuervo Series to be just as good, and in some cases even better, than last year’s inaugural tour, featuring world-class competition and offering more tour dates, total prize money and overall entertainment than any tour in the U.S.,” said Jose Cuervo Brand Director Brian Radics.

Jose Cuervo Hermosa Open Full Schedule:

Friday, July 20, 2012

Qualifiers
9am – 4:30 p.m. (approximately)

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Main Draw
9am – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday July , 2012

Semi-finals
8:00 a.m.
Semi-finals of winners bracket (4) and 7th place matches (4)

9:45 a.m.
5th place matches (4)

11:30 a.m.
Semi-finals

Finals:
2:15 p.m.
Women’s Final (filmed for NBC Sports Network)
Women’s Awards immediately to follow

4:00 p.m.
Men’s Final (filmed for NBC Sports Network)
Men’s Awards immediately to follow