Briefs: AVP HB Open begins May 5

The Assn. of Volleyball Professionals Pro Beach Volleyball Tour returns to Surf City for the AVP Huntington Beach Open May 5-8 at the Huntington Beach Pier.

The tournament, the second stop on seven-city 2016 tour, starts with qualifying rounds May 5-6 and elimination rounds are May 7. The women’s and men’s finals are May 8.

For online ticket information regarding the AVP Huntington Beach Open, visit https://avp.ticketspice.com/huntington-beach-ticketing.

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Tucker receives honor

Huntington Beach resident Scott Tucker, the head athletic trainer at Cypress College, has been named the 2016 Athletic Trainer of the Year by the California Community College Athletic Trainers’ Assn. for his commitment to protecting student athletes and dedication to upholding the standards of the profession.

Tucker, in his 31st year at Cypress, works with all 14 sports programs at the school. He also serves as a preceptor for Chapman University and Long Beach State. He was honored by the CCCAA at the organization’s “Honoring our Own” luncheon in March.

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HB football fundraiser

The Tee Off Oilers Football Golf Classic, which benefits the football program at Huntington Beach High, is May 9 at SeaCliff Country Club (6501 Palm Avenue) in Huntington Beach.

The tournament is a four-person scramble format and contests include putting, hole-in-one, closest-to-the-pin, and longest drive. Prizes also will be offered. During cocktail hour, a helicopter will circle overhead for a ball drop, a closest-to-the-pin contest that awards $1,000 to the winner. The day will be capped by an awards ceremony and dinner party featuring a silent auction and prize raffle.

The cost is $195 per person and $750 per foursome and includes green fees, cart and dinner. Dinner-only tickets are available at $50 per person. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are currently available only until April 22.

For more information, visit www.planmygolfevent.com/29061-TeeOffOilersFootball, or contact Cindy Adams at (714) 916-4909, or cindy@mypreferredpartners.com.

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Marina poker tourney

The Marina High boys’ basketball program will sponsor a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament and Bingo Night May 14 at the Huntington Beach Elk’s Club (7711 Talbert Avenue).

The no limit, Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, which begins with a 7 p.m. first hand deal, is a $100 buy-in ($1,000 in poker chips, dinner, soft drinks) and $20 re-buys also are available. Prizes, which include Angels, Dodgers and Lakers tickets and a foursome round of golf, will be awarded to the top eight finishers. The bingo event is a $40 buy-in (one card, dinner, soft drinks).

For more information and registration details, visit www.marinavikingpoker.com.

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Edison football fundraiser

The Edison High football program will hold its annual golf tournament June 27 at SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach (6501 Palm Avenue). The cost for the tournament is $200 and includes golf, a box lunch, barbecue dinner and goodies bag. The guest of honor for the event is former Edison coach Russ Purnell who went on to coach at USC and the past 20 years in the NFL with Super Bowl wins with the Indianapolis Colts (2006, special teams coordinator) and Baltimore Ravens (2000, special teams coordinator). He was assistant special teams coach for the 2015 season with the Carolina Panthers.

To register for the tournament, visit www.edisonchargerfootball.com. For more tournament information and sponsorship information, contact Bruce Belcher at bwbelcher@gmail.com.

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Moose Invitational June 27

The 11th annual Fountain Valley Football Boosters/Michael Musso Memorial Moose Invitational Golf Tournament will be held June 27 at Mile Square Golf Course (10401 Warner Ave.) in Fountain Valley.

The tournament includes a four-person scramble and contests for longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting. The cost is $150 per golfer and covers green fees, cart fees, practice range, door prizes/gift bags, a buffet lunch and banquet dinner. Registration is 11 a.m., shotgun start 1 p.m., and banquet dinner begins at 6 p.m.

The annual golf tournament helps raise money for the Fountain Valley High football program and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund. Musso, a 2004 graduate of Fountain Valley High School, died in a car accident in July 2005. Through the fundraiser, a scholarship is given to a four-year Baron football player each year.

Registration deadline is June 5. Online registration can be found at www.fvhsfootball.com. For more information, call tournament coordinator Kristie Musso at (714) 225-5703, or email mussofam@verizon.net.

— From staff reports