Sand Volleyball becomes a Collegiate Sport!!!!

This is soo exciting! I've just read an article that states that, "The NCAA Division I Legislative Council added sand volleyball to the list of emerging sports for women, it was announced today, clearing the way for schools to use the sport toward minimum sponsorship requirements and minimum financial aid awards." Division II has already voted to add sand volleyball to the emerging sports list in January.
The NCAA plans to capitalize on the recent success of the USA women's and men's beach volleyball teams, which I don't blame them. The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics made the recommendation for the addition of the sport last summer.
I think that this is awesome! I think this will help beach volleyball become more well known and will help the sport grow. Not only does it help the sport grow, but I believe it will give women a better opportunity to play professional volleyball. This will eventually make the AVP more competitive, which will eventually give the U.S. a competitive edge in the Olympics in women's beach volleyball.
The addition overall increases the opportunities for women and allows more of them to get the education and career that they desire. If I had the opportunity to play both beach and indoor I would in a heartbeat. I would absolutely love it!