Schedule is 'Live', expect a few minor changes.  Sorry for the delay, but the weather and power outages have made it difficult to get everything completed.  Fields are in good shape and we are ready to go for this weekend.  Make sure you check the schedule on Thurs/Fri as there could be some time changes.  Thanks for your understanding and see you on the pitch!

Welcome to this year’s “Blast Tournament”….

We have made every effort to provide you a challenging and fun soccer tournament in the finest spirit and tradition of the “world’s beautiful game.”  With that said, if you have any suggestions or comments during the weekend, please pass them on to one of the tournament committee members.  It is in our best interest to listen to your concerns and implement your good ideas, if we are to continue to count on your support and eventually reach our goal of establishing one of the premiere preseason soccer tournaments in Eastern North Carolina. 

We look forward to seeing the Coaches/Team Managers at the Team Check-in, where we will take care of the paperwork, go over the Tournament Rules and answer any questions you may have.  The Team Check-in will be held on Friday, September 2nd at the SSA Soccer Complex on Hammock Beach Road in Swansboro between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:00pm.  If you are traveling some distance and have difficulty making the Friday night registration, please contact the Tournament Director (Click the envelope on the top left corner) to make arrangements for registering Saturday morning at the fields – you will be required to be there at least one hour prior to your first game.

The Schedule will be posted a week prior.  Check the this site on Friday for any updates.  Scores and Standing will be updated here through out the weekend to keep you up to date.  All weather updates will be available on this site as well.

Coach’s Tournament Checklist:

• Have read over the tournament rules
• Provided copies of the tournament rules, brackets/times, and field maps/directions to my players’ parents
• Collected signatures on the Waiver form (for REC players only)
• Collected all players (including “guests”) passes or other proof of players identity, team and association - NOTE:  REC players don’t generally have player passes….you must obtain a copy of the player(s) team roster, with the “red stamp/seal” from your association

I will need to bring:

• an original copy of the “red stamped” team roster - will be kept by the tournament, and four additional copies of the roster to be handed to the referees prior to each game
• players’ passes (Classic/Challenge)
• medical waiver forms for each player (Classic/Challenge)
• a completed waiver form (REC)
• completed Team Contact Information Sheet

Thanks again for visiting our tournament website and we hope to see you this year!

Teams entering the Blast at the Beach will be grouped according to past playing record to make the most competitive divisions possible. ...

We've enhanced our tournament services to help make your participation in our event more interactive and enjoyable. 

You can sign up for messaging to keep up with the scores of games you can't attend.  Your family and friends at home can also keep up with your results.

Of course, we'll be posting the scores online ASAP and will show the standings and tie-breakers as the tournament progresses.

Keep your eye on this column for the latest updates.