This World Series event takes place in Mariehamn 14-19 August 2007.

Volley ball players from around the world will descend on the town of Mariehamn in the Finnish Åland Islands as part of the international Swatch FIVB World Tour. Up to 300 men and woman will battle for vital ranking points in hope of qualifying for the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Mariehamns Hotel Arkipelag Arena will have a 3000 seat centre court as well as 5 competition courts, 2 warm up courts and a festival arena.

The event is to be televised on Eurosport, Finnish and Swedish television channels.   

One purpose of PAF Open is to help the development of beachvolley /volleyball on all levels, in Finland and Sweden. PAF Open consists of a project organization under the management of a Tournament Director in cooperation with the Finnish Volleyball Federation, the Swedish Volleyball Federation, the Åland Volleyball Federation and the International Volleyball Federation.

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