Beach Soccer News: Soccer in the Sand

Soccer in the Sand is fun and a great chance for soccer players to relax and 'play' soccer in the sand before the more serious Summer Tournament season starts

Now, for the parents....and, the kids, of course

Loews Coronado Bay Hotel, Parents Magazine's Top 10 Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S.

This weekend is Soccer in the Sand, the fun-filled, two-day beach soccer event held on Coronado Cays opposite the Loews Coronado Bay Hotel.

The two day, small sided, 5v5 soccer tournament is played in the sand with and offers loads of fast paced action with lots of goals. The event is fun to play in and fun to watch and is a great family event for all ages.

According to Lemay, “We anticipate having over 150 teams participating on June 4th and 5th. The players and their families will enjoy the best atmosphere at a venue that is unmatched! Along with the fast paced beach soccer we will have a live DJ and fun and exciting vendors for all the participants and spectators to enjoy!” 

Soccer in the Sand Tournament Format: Games will be 4v4 plus goalkeepers (5v5). Games will consist of three 11 minute periods with 2 minute breaks. This is the third year Soccer in the Sand is being co-hosted with the San Diego Surf Soccer Club.

Last year was the first time Soccer in the Sand was held on Coronado and Lemay said, "The new location on Coronado accross from Loews Coronado bay Hotel was terrific.  The sand fields were great, the beach access perfect and the state parks people were awesome.” Lemay continued, "The entire experience was wonderful and I hope we exceeded everyone's expectations.  Having the ability to swim in the ocean always makes a soccer tournament terrific."  

But there is more, lots more.....ready for a great time this weekend?

Soccer in the Sand is held next to the Loews Coronado Bay Hotel which was voted into the top 10 Best Family Beach Vacations in the U.S. and Caribbean from Parents magazine!

Stress-Free Family Mini Vacation at a Soccer Tournament? Sounds impossible? Think again!

San Diego's Loews Coronado Bay knows that soccer players -- and soccer parents -- need special treatment. The kid and soccer friendly hotel wants visitors to enjoy everything a mini vacation can offer including a librariy of games, Fisher-Price welcome gifts, Kidbanas by the pool and even the family pet is welcome!  

After soccer, kids can relax around the swimming pool, have kayaking lesson, play tennis, basketball, table tennis, chess and a host of other fun activities while parents get to “suffer” sitting under the umbrella drinking some fabulous libations and food prepared by Michelin-Award winning Chef Patrick Ponsaty at the Mistral restaurant.

Soccer players can cool down after their games with ice cream from our roving ‘Invent Your Sundae’ cart with many toppings to choose from while parents rejuvenate with a classic summer dish of a lobster roll and a cold beer.  Sign me up!

As a special treat check out the Sea Spa for the weary soccer mom (and dad) with seaweed wraps....Night time tennis anyone? Pros are on hand for private lessons and player matching services. Tennis Camps & Clinics are $75 a person. Want to try surfing and set up a lesson for the whole team or just your family?  Or prefer taking out some jet skis, bikes, paddleboats, or kayaks? You can even go water skiing, wakeboarding, or kneeboarding. Kids want to go fishing? Easy! Kids’ Fishing Rental “Catch and release” fishing for children ages 16 and under with basic instruction only $25 per child, per day. Want an authentic Gondola cruise or prefer to watch the pacific sunset on a 27 foot sailboat?All this can happen while staying at the Loews Coronado Bay Hotel for Soccer in the Sand.

The only question is...why only do this once a year?

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