ONE of Weymouth Beach’s biggest events will returning for the 32nd time this summer.

The Royal Air Force Careers Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic will take place from July 24 to 26 as part of the Dorset Sport and Wellbeing Festival.

More than 10,000 enthusiasts and visitors are expected to visit this year's Weymouth Beach Classic, which will feature free grandstand seating for spectators, two show courts and nine outside courts, a marquee village, live music, commentaries and an awards presentation on Weymouth Beach

This year’s championship will attract the top 100 two-a-side men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams from across the country, with a number of top class overseas players adding to the line up.

Flt Lt Maxine Antoniou, The RAF's senior careers liaison officer for the South West said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to be involved and to continue to support the highly successful Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic.

“It is a high profile and very professionally organised championship providing an outstanding experience and an inspiration for all those involved. The championship promotes many of the skills and qualities that the RAF values highly, such as teamwork, determination, fitness and communication.

“It is our privilege to be able to sponsor this event and, on behalf of the RAF Careers Information Service, I wish every competitor the very best of luck.”