North American Sand Soccer Championships

Known internationally as the “Gran Prix” of beach/sand soccer, the 19th edition will host 10,000 youth and adult players from 16 states and 20 countries during the Oceanside festival between 14th and 36th streets. Presented by McDonald’s ofSoutheastern VAandNortheastern NC, the sand-blasting 5 v. 5 competition is played on 25-35 or 30-40 yard grids. Shots on goal average 60 per match. Over 70 age/skill brackets exist to support all levels of play. The centerpiece of NASSC is the Int'l pro/am men’s “U.S. OPEN”. Ten highly skilled teams will be battling for the title of “U.S. National Champion”. The festival offers beach coed football and beach lacrosse.