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The Background

The Nanaimo Sport and Social Club is hosting the Island’s, 2nd annual beach soccer tournament in July 2009. We are proud to offer this event in such a prestige location: Parksville BC, one of the most beautiful beaches in Canada.

Beach Soccer began in Brazil and has grown to be an international game. The participation of internationally renowned players helped to expand television coverage to large audiences in over 170 countries worldwide, making Beach Soccer one of the fastest growing professional sports in the world.

The Specs

Men's, Womens or Co-ed Rec & Open
July 4-5 2009
Oceanside Park (Parksville, BC) view map
$200 team before June 15 ($250 after June 15)
Draw prizes, Beat the Keeper, Saturday night party

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What is Beach Soccer?

This game is hot! Played on a soft sand surface, this sport allows players of all levels to try out their improvisation, skill and agility. The compact pitch allows players to score from anywhere. This leads to fast paced, high scoring games. With an irregular playing surface, the ball tends to be kept more in the air than regular soccer. The rules of the game are generally the same as grass soccer except the following:

  • 5 on 5 (4 players + a keeper)
  • Unlimited substitutions on the fly
  • No offsides
  • No shoes, cleats or shin pads (socks can be worn to protect feet)
  • Two 14-minute halves
  • Kick-ins and throw-ins allowed
  • Goal kicks are taken by the goalie using his hands.
  • Smaller pitches and smaller goals
  • Every match has a winner-tied matches result in a shoot out

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