Tournament Details
Location:
Games will be played on the sand at Main Beach in front of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Format & Length of Games:
- All games are 5 v 5: 4 players on the field, plus a goalkeeper.
- Games consist of three 12 minute periods, with 2 minute rests between periods.
- Each team will play 2 games on Saturday, a minimum of 1 game on Sunday, and up to 2 more games based on performance.
Divisions:
- Boys U9-U19
- Girls U9-U19
- Collegiate*
- Adult Co-ed
- Women's
- Women's 40+
- Men's
- Men's 40+
- Men's Open (Cash Prize)
* Collegiate players are able to play in our competitive divisions, but not in our Men's Open cash prize division.
Level of Play:
Recreational and Competitive.
Prizes:
- 1st place teams: Tournament trophy and medals
- 2nd place teams: Tournament medals
- Men's Open: Cash Prize (up to $2,000)
Field Sizes:
Field size varies by age group: Youth fields are 25x35 yards and Adult fields are 30x40 yards.
Goals are 7 feet tall and 14 feet wide.
Team size:
There is a limit of 10 players per team roster in ALL divisions.
For Co-Ed teams, a minimum of three females is required, and four female members are recommended. During game play, two females must be on the field at all times.
At check-in, the final roster will be turned in. After that time, no additions, substitutions or deletions may be made.
Age Stipulations:
Youth players must be of appropriate age at the start of the tournament. For example, a U9 player must be UNDER the age of 9 at the start of the Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships. If that player turns 9 during or after the Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships, there are no penalties. If a player turns 9 before the Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships (June 19th), the player will have to play in the next age division.
Proof-of-Age Guidelines:
Youth Participants (under 18 years of age):
Each Youth player MUST submit the following at Check-In:
- Personal photo identification (student i.d. or any government issued i.d.)
- Birth certificate or other proof of age document (i.e. player card)
- A signed Release of Liability form with original signatures of at least one parent or guardian
Adult Participants (over 18 years of age):
Each Adult player MUST submit the following at Check-In:
- Personal photo identification showing proof of age (i.e. Driver License, passport, etc.)
- A signed Release of Liability form with original signatures
Uniforms:
Please bring your own uniforms. Team members must wear something that distinguishes them as a team; this can be as simple as the same color shirts. If a team does not have a uniform, scrimmage vests will be provided.
Please note that no jewelry of any kind is allowed, including watches, earrings, etc.
Players with casts, air-splints, or metal splints of any kind will not be allowed to participate in the games.
Foot Gear:
No shoes, cleats or shin guards of any kind are allowed to be used during the games. Players can play with bare feet or with socks; wrapping tape is also recommended to help protect your feet (hot sand, etc.).
Registration & Entry Fee:
Online Registration:
Please use our online registration system to sign up for the Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships. If you have any problems with your online registration, please contact us directly so that we may assist you.
Mail-In Registration:
You may also register for the Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships using our mail-in Registration Form (158kb PDF).
Please mail your team Registration Form and Entry Fee (see below) to:
Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships
P.O. Box 330180
San Francisco, CA 94133
Team Entry Fee:
- Youth Teams: $400
- Adults Teams: $450
Team Entry Fee must be paid by check. Please make checks payable to "U.S. Soccer International" and mail your checks to:
Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships
P.O. Box 330180
San Francisco, CA 94133
Registration Deadline:
Registration and Entry Fee deadline: May 20, 2009
Team Entry Confirmation:
Upon receipt of the Registration Form and Team Entry Fee, an e-mail confirmation will be sent to the person registering your team. A Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships representative will also be contacting you by phone to confirm your team's entry and information.
Please remember that your team's spot in the tournament is NOT secured until your Registration Form and full Team Entry Fee are received.
Please do NOT send any other documents in advance of the tournament. ONLY send in your Team Registration Form and Entry Fee!!!
Roster and Release of Liability:
The final roster must be submitted at Check-in. No additions, substitutions or deletions may be made to your roster once it has been submitted.
Release of Liability forms must be submitted at check-in, NO LATER than 2 hours prior to the team's first game. Release of Liability forms must have an original signature.
Players under the age of 18 need to have a parent or legal guardian sign the Release of Liability for them.
All players must be on a Roster Form AND turn in an originally signed Release of Liability Form, otherwise they will not be allowed to participate in the Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships.
Cancellation Policy:
If a team wishes to cancel, they must submit their cancellation via U.S. Mail or via e-mail no later than the registration deadline of May 20, 2009. If your cancellation is received by the deadline, you will be assessed a $50.00 transaction fee, and the remaining fees will be refunded. Teams canceling after May 20, 2009 will forfeit their entire Team Entry fee.
If the tournament is canceled due to inclement weather, unforeseen events, circumstances, or acts of nature prior to the start of the tournament, a $100.00 administration fee will be withheld from each team's refund.
If the tournament is canceled once it begins, the amount of any refund will be determined by the Tournament Director. The Tournament Director and/or Referees may suspend a tournament match for any circumstances in which player safety or potential field damage is a concern.
This tournament is in the spirit of gamesmanship. Be respectful of one another. Have fun. Otherwise we reserve the right to ask you to leave.
Third Party Websites:
The Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships website contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the information on these websites.
Contact Information:
To contact the Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships:
Call 415-342-5851, or send an e-mail to: info@beachsoccerchampionships.com
For weather info please visit: Weather.com
Beach Rules:
NO Alcohol, Smoking, Glass or Dogs on any of the Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Championships Tournament Beaches at any time during the tournament.
DO NOT KICK THE BALL AGAINST THE SEAWALL!!!
WE ENCOURAGE THE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE EVENT.
Traffic is not fun to try to maneuver through. Parking tends to be of limited availability. And most importantly, we feel it's important to do our part to preserve the earth.
