AVP TAKES INITIAL STEPS IN EFFORT TO RESTRUCTURE TOUR

          The AVP players board and players recently met to
     discuss the state of the tour and devise a plan for the
     upcoming season.  Due to financial constraints and to avoid
     interruption of the '98 season, the athletes have agreed to
     cut total prize money at each of the remaining 20 events to
     $50,000.  Two events have been completed to start the '98
     season.  Player Karch Kiraly: "This should dispel the rumors
     that the tour was on the brink of collapse."  Additionally,
     AVP pros will begin a promotional campaign by targeting
     local volleyball clubs, schools, hospitals and youth groups. 
     Players will enter specific markets prior to events to
     conduct events, speeches and clinics (AVP).