On Sunday, September 30th, Sigma Chi hosted their first Areospike volleyball tournament. Twelve teams competed in four on four sand volleyball games on Sigma Chi’s newly regroomed volleyball court.

It may have been a cloudy afternoon, but spirits were bright. More than 200 people came out to support Sigma Chi’s sport for a cause. The event raised around $800 for their national philanthropy organization, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City.

Paul Kim, a member of Sigma Chi, said, “It was refreshing to see a charity event that was held by a fraternity. It definitely broke the ‘frat’ stigma.”

Sigma Chi’s Philanthropy chair, Dan Hammer organized and participated in the event.

Photo by Blake Gentry.

When asked how they decided to have a volleyball tournament, he explained, “We worked with our resources.

“With the help of Physical Plant we were able to restore our court to good shape. At Pacific there are many volleyball fans,” Hammer said. “This is demonstrated by the number of students at men and women’s volleyball games and the high participation in volleyball intramurals. By having the two divisions, all skill levels could participate ranging from beginners to NCAA D1 athletes.”

Three teams won, each member taking home a commemorative championship t-shirt. In the Men’s A division, The Jimmy Chongers took first. For Women’s A first went to Kappa Alpha Theta and for Rec B the win went to The Crew.

The cheering and music at the event could be heard from a good distance away. Even late into the day there was still great energy coming from the event. Paul was excited to see that, “not all events related to a fraternity have to be a ‘raging party.’ There were no disputes, hostilities or tense situations all day. Everyone just came out to hang out, play some volleyball, and raise some money for a good cause.”

It was a successful event and students can look forward to seeing it again next year. Due to its success, Sigma Chi plans to make it one of their annual events.

Photo by Blake Gentry.

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