ESPN sent two of their reporters to a nude volleyball tournament at White Thorn Lodge

[NakedGary]

Here's a link to a really fun video put together by ESPN after they sent two of their reporters to cover a nude volleyball tournament at White Thorn Lodge:

http://tinyurl.<WBR>com/yzy6xwu (http://tinyurl.com/yzy6xwu)

[maliakei]

Good video and commentary by reporters. The initial worry to remove clothing 'wears off' and attention is rather focused on having a great nude time with friends!

I've never heard of White Thorn Lodge (in Pennsylvania). Judging from their website & calendar, it looks like a happening place. I like hearing about different nude resorts. Thanks. Here is the link: http://www.whitethornlodge.org/index.html

[flnudist]

Interesting video........ but I thought they went there to do a segment on the actual playing of Nude Volleyball. Not, how they did or did not like nudity, I thought reporters are to be impartial. :confused:

[maliakei]

Yeah, that would have been neat to see the actual game, although this segment did have some snapshots of nudist folks playing the game.

I think it's important for newcomers visiting a nude venue for the first time are introduced by friendly staff to make a positive experience. There is already enough nervousness going on inside, but that soon goes away when in a secure environment.

I was more nervous about being a clumsy team player, worried about poor sportsmanship by serious sports players who might get upset having lost game points due to me not hitting the ball the right way or not catching it.

[bd171]

That looks like alot of fun, would like to try it.

[Kouak]

Yeah, that would have been neat to see the actual game, although this segment did have some snapshots of nudist folks playing the game.

I think it's important for newcomers visiting a nude venue for the first time are introduced by friendly staff to make a positive experience. There is already enough nervousness going on inside, but that soon goes away when in a secure environment.

I was more nervous about being a clumsy team player, worried about poor sportsmanship by serious sports players who might get upset having lost game points due to me not hitting the ball the right way or not catching it.

Good points. Newbies need to feel welcomed on their first visit. If a newbie's main worry is "are they playing vball well enough", then the staff's job was well done.