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The only indoor beach sport facility in Richmond is determined to bounce back from the pandemic.
Photo courtesy 6Pack Indoor Beach
The only indoor beach sport facility in Richmond is determined to bounce back from the pandemic.
Photo courtesy 6Pack Indoor Beach
The only indoor beach sport facility in Richmond is determined to bounce back from the pandemic.
Photo courtesy 6Pack Indoor Beach
18,000 square feet and 700 metric tons of fun
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6Pack Indoor Beach is a locally owned entertainment facility located under the Knight Street Bridge heading northbound. Measuring at 18,000 square feet, the facility is filled with 700 metric tons of sand perfect for beach volleyball, archery tag, children’s birthday parties, post grad events, and much more. Originally started as a beach volleyball facility the business has continued to expand their services by introducing new innovative ideas as the years have gone by.
6Pack Indoor Beach was an idea that had developed over time. Owners Barry Law and Jeff Cheng saw a need for people to transition from a party-type atmosphere to a more health friendly environment, after years of developing a business plan, 6Pack Indoor Beach was born.
“My business partner and I grew up together since we were kids. Growing up we’ve always thought outside the box on what we would do with our lives. We used to go out a lot to see the world and socialize. As we grew older, we saw people needed a transition from a party-type atmosphere to a more health friendly environment. We sat and thought for years to come up with a business plan where we could create a business people couldn’t copy. We wanted to create a place where people could still enjoy the fun outdoor style activities while staying out of the rain. Low and behold, we created a fun party-style atmosphere while keeping with the health-conscious side of things,” said Law.
Being the only indoor beach volleyball facility in Vancouver, the business has gained a lot of popularity throughout the years due to the large population of volleyball fanatics present in the province. “Each year, thousands of people visit our facility as we offer different types of activities like volleyball leagues, birthday parties, archery tag, corporation events, etc.,” said Rajni Raghuvasshi, front desk manager at 6Pack.
Having been operational for so long, 6Pack, like many businesses has run into times of trouble as well. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business was essentially bankrupted. With the restrictions set by the province, 6Pack had no other choice but to temporarily close since it was not an essential business. The owners however refused to let their business close down and borrowed money in order to keep the business afloat. When 6Pack had finally been able to open, social distancing and necessary measures were taken to ensure the safety of customers and staff.
“It almost bankrupted the business, but the owners were determined to keep the place alive, and crew employed. We are the only indoor beach in B.C., so they really didn’t want to see the place go down. They borrowed from the Business Development Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank, and private lenders just to keep the business afloat. We are very far from recovery as overhead is extremely high for a place this size, but we are heading in the right direction and the 6Pack team is solid,” said Raghuvasshi.
6Pack Indoor Beach continues to evolve their business, giving their visitors new activities to look forward to. They’ve introduced new corporate events, birthday parties for children, archery tag in-location and off-site at customer requested locations, and even tournaments and rec leagues throughout the week.
“We began with volleyball but have since expanded to host corporate events, birthday parties, and have begun to do a variety of outdoors events, such as equipment rentals, and outdoor archery tag. For the very first time we are running a summer (volleyball) league which is every Wednesday and Sunday. Kyle Pressacco, our general manager, has been a huge help over the years with his hard work and innovative ideas. He is an important part of the company’s evolution,” said Raghuvasshi.
Admission prices for events will vary depending on what is chosen. Training courts will cost $25 per person for two hours, court rental $120 for a group of 16 players, and archery tag for an hour and a half is about $36 per person. Prices differ depending on time, event type, and hour availability.
6Pack Indoor Beach boasts a safe facility for individuals to play in the sand without having to deal with the downside of public sand. With everything located in one area, there is no need to be tired before you’ve started having fun. “There are no sharp sticks, shells, bottle caps, or cigarette butts to step on. You never have to worry about rain outs or sun burns. You don’t have to circle for hours looking for parking or run long distances to the washroom or snack shop. You don’t have to lug equipment to set up nets; everything you need is ready for you when you arrive at the facility,” said Raghuvasshi.
The facility is open for appointment only, for more information or to book a reservation, visit 6packbeach.com
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