History of TamaSlama

Welcome to the ESPN Ocho - the story behind the story. We'll dig into the archives of TamaSlama to see just how much booze was needed to create the brand.

Where it all started, Tamarama Beach, NSW. We played 2011 to 2020 without a single permit ;-) - thus my grey hair!

This was our first year away from Tamarama Beach...guess you could call it a covid silver lining...Tama was closed!

After a successful first ever Tama Slama on the road the previous year in Bendalong...we looked for another beach within striking distance from Sydney.

For years I'd suggested that volleyball can be played away from the beach...but most thought I was crazy. Having played all over Colorado, I knew it was real.

It was a big ask, but after 13 years of Slam, we had to take to the air to get to the 14th - Island Slam! The Whitsundays did not disappoint!

Yes...it's a real place ;-) - welcome to the Barrington Coast! Stretching from the rain forested highlands of Barrington Tops, through the majestic Myall Lakes, to the golden sand beaches of Booti Booti National Park.

Back to the sublime South Coast of New South Wales. Mollymook reconnected us with nature and gave us surf, golf, volley and wine tasting. And yes, the local dolphin community paid us a visit mid-tourney - gold! Thanks to the Mollymook Beach SLSC & the Mollymook Golf Club for hosting the 16th instalment of TamaSlama!