On August 2-4, 2014 Carlsbad’s soccer retailer soccerloco is hosting the 34th Annual San Diego soccerloco Surf Cup. And yeah, it’s a pretty big deal.
The 2014 tournament will host over 400 college coaches and scouts. This is not only one of the most sought-after title accolades in youth soccer but it is also one of the largest, with over a hundred different clubs flying in and traveling to the beautifully polished Del Mar polo fields. One of the competing clubs at the event this year stems from Carlsbad’s very own community, the Carlsbad United FC. The most important aspect of this tournament is not necessarily about winning but it is more so about building teamwork skills and networking with some of the best within the local soccer community.
Soccerloco’s President Jon Lococo is proud to be associated with the event. “This event is a big part of the San Diego community culture and we are really looking forward to seeing all the clubs come out and play,” says Lococo.
For the official word from Soccerloco including all the details, please follow the jump.From the sun-kissed beaches to the enjoyable shopping downtown, Carlsbad holds an array of fun events, activities, and experiences to be apart of. But continuing down the San Diego coastline, there lies other opportunities for community involvement. This year will mark the 34th anniversary of the San Diego soccerloco Surf Cup, which is a two-weekend long event showcasing some of the nation’s best in youth soccer. The 2014 tournament will host over 400 college coaches and scouts. This is not only one of the most sought-after title accolades in youth soccer but it is also one of the largest, with over a hundred different clubs flying in and traveling to the beautifully polished Del Mar polo fields. One of the competing clubs at the event this year stems from Carlsbad’s very own community, the Carlsbad United FC. The most important aspect of this tournament is not necessarily about winning but it is more so about building teamwork skills and networking with some of the best within the local soccer community.
John Lococo, president of soccerloco, is proud to be associated with the event. “This event is a big part of the San Diego community culture and we are really looking forward to seeing all the clubs come out and play,” says Lococo.
Starting back in 1981, this has been a long tradition for the San Diego community, as it draws in many supporters from all over the county. Who says you have to travel to Brazil to see some quality soccer action? Experience some of Carlsbad’s very own in youth athletics. Whether you are a family member of an athlete competing in the cup or are an enthusiastic supporter of the sport, the soccerloco Surf Cup is sure to bring some fun into your weekend. There will be plenty of food, action, and spectator involvement.
Sponsors at the event will include: soccerloco, Nike, San Diego Sports Commission, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Rehab United Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centers, San Diego Wireless, Maui Wowi Hawaiian, Soccerbook, and many more. This year there is a strong push for athlete and club exposure. The title sponsor, soccerloco, will be holding a media press tent for college coaches and scouts, as well as club coaches and competing athletes to come by and promote their organization and shed a positive light to youth soccer in the United States.
The soccerloco Surf Cup is an all day & all weekend event. It will be held at the Del Mar Polo fields (3885 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014) for two consecutive weekends. U-16 to U-18 Boys & Girls will be the first weekend, July 26-28, 2014 and U-10 to U-15 Boys & Girls will be on the second weekend, August 2-4, 2014. Admission is free.
For more information on the San Diego soccerloco Surf Cup, check out the official tournament preview here.
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