Smith, Stoklos Each Fined $35,000, Suspended for Skipping Event
Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos have been fined $35,000 each and suspended for one tournament because they skipped last weekend’s $100,000 Seal Beach Open pro beach volleyball tournament.
The Assn. of Volleyball Professionals’ board of directors voted late Tuesday night to fine Smith and Stoklos the tour-record amount and ban them from playing in Santa Cruz this weekend.
Smith and Stoklos, both of Pacific Palisades, skipped Seal Beach to play in the $250,000 Olympic year ’92 tournament in Almeria, Spain.
Violating the AVP tour players agreement carries a minimum $10,000 fine each and at least a one-tournament suspension. Smith and Stoklos’ $70,000 fine equaled their winnings in Spain.
Smith’s and Stoklos’ appeal of the fine was rejected by the board Wednesday. Smith said they may pursue further legal action.
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