A Canadian city paid CA$ 360,000 CAD for sand
Paradise will now be able to host beach volleyball competitions.
The city of Paradise in Newfoundland and Labrador is preparing to partially host the Canada Games, the nation's premier multi-sport competition. And the preparations are proving to be much more complex and costly than expected.
Specifically, Paradise will host a beach volleyball competition that requires special sand that is rare and difficult to transport. Sand that meets the standards must come from a natural source, as grains from mechanically crushed rocks are too jagged and too easily compacted.
The sand was found nearby, in the province of Nova Scotia. And its purchase cost Paradise CA$ 360,000. However, the officials are not upset: for this money they will get not only sand that meets the standards for the Canada Games, but also a beach volleyball court where athletes can practice after the competition.
Beach volleyball sand is especially soft and loose to prevent players from injuring themselves. Before it can be used in national competitions, it must be sent to the Ontario Volleyball Federation's laboratory for testing.
