Bermuda’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams are hoping to make an impact at the USA Open National Championships next week.

The Devil’s Isle women’s team and the Ace Boyz men’s team will head to Denver, Colorado, to compete in the BB Division of the tournament from May 26 to 28.

Matches will be streamed live on the Bermuda Volleyball National Team Facebook page and assistant coach of the women’s team Kyle Hamilton is confident anyone tuning into the games will see his side will acquit themselves well.

“The US Open is a prestigious annual event that brings together elite adult volleyball teams from across the United States and around the world,” Hamilton said.

“Representing Bermuda, the Devil’s Isle VC squad will showcase its talent and determination on a national stage, competing against top-level clubs and athletes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

“We’re incredibly proud of this group of athletes and all the hard work they’ve put in. This is a great opportunity to test ourselves against strong competition and represent Bermuda on the international volleyball scene.”

Mike Smith, head coach of the men’s team, is expecting good performances from his squad.

The coaching staff are very excited about our upcoming tournament in Denver,“ Smith said.

“The team we are bringing to Colorado is strong, and ready to compete. There are a few new faces this year and they complement the rest of the team well. We have added depth on the court and the bench, and a bigger arsenal of tools to work with.

“I want to give a quick shout out to the entire Men’s National Team. They have all worked very hard to get us to where we are. Due to the nature of our practices, and really honing in on the technical part of the game, its taken a tremendous amount of discipline to stay present and dedicated. We believe their hard work will pay off and that will be proven in Denver.

Finally, one last shout out to Olek Rymon-Lipinski. His dedication and hard work throughout the year have been inspiring for the entire team. Unfortunately, due to an ACL injury he can no longer travel with us. We all wish him a speedy recovery, and his presence in Denver will be missed.