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NASSC features as its main attraction, the “U.S. OPEN”, attracting elite international and national pro/am FC GO beach soccer teams. A women's open division is being considered in 2018. Spain Florida Historically, Pro Beach Soccer held its first “U.S. National Finals” at NASSC 2001 in Virginia Beach to identify the top pro/am beach soccer team in the nation. NASSC transformed those National Finals into the “U.S. OPEN” in 2003. The current format includes 121 of the most highly qualified teams who apply.

Previous OPENS have wowed stadium crowds as competition reaches higher levels every year, consistent with the international growth of the sport, under FIFA and Beach Soccer Worldwide BSWW. The highly experienced Brazilian “Flamilia” took the national crown in 2000 and 2001, squeaking by the local “HRSC All Stars” 54 in the last seconds of the 2002 Championships. The HRSC All Stars went on in 2003 to defeat VB ALLIANCE NORCAL Virginia California Pennsylvania “ontco Azzuri” side for the National Championship. In 2004, the “Boys from ”, featuring Brazilian National Pros Nemen and Negao, downed Azzurri for the crown. Fortunes reversed in 2005 with Rio winning the national title, besting the Azzurri. Rio repeated as champs in 200, downing the HRSC All Stars. In 2007, we saw amazing competition with new entry “usitanos SC” and Portugese national stars, ader, Alan, and Belchior downing Rio. In 200, the HRSC Elite bested the SoCal All Stars in a 32 thriller. The 200 U.S. OPEN saw Florida’s Footvolley squad earning the gold over the HRSC Elite. In 2010, Team Pugg, with its numerous USA National team members, downed California coastmate SoCal FC. The 2011 U.S. OPEN GREAT LAKES 2017 PA AZZURRI produced one of the most exciting finals as Florida Beach Soccer edged HRSC Elite 32 in an overtime thriller. Michigan Pennsylvania Florida Beach Soccer earned title again in 2012, besting their Deerfield Beach Brazilian brethren 32. An incredible final in 2013 earned the HRSC Elite their third national championship, downing Florida Beach Soccer. In 2014, Team Canada downed CD Nacional from Portugal. In 2015, BSWW stars “FC Barcelona” bested the HRSC Elite, FC Barcelona earned their second title, downing Florida's Go Beach Soccer, with Team Pugg earning its second title in defeating Florida Beach Soccer FC on penalty kicks in 201.

HRSC ELITE NEW ENGLAND F.C. TEAM CANADA Virginia New England Canada

MARYZILIANS TIDEWATER CAPTAINS TEAM PUGG Maryland Virginia MA/Brazil 2017 GLADIATORS • Deadline to Enter The entry deadline for the U.S. OPEN is arch 1, 2018, when both Alliance, VA New England FC, MA application and full entry fee is required in FC Barcelona, Spain NorCal BSC, CA hand at the HRSC Office in Virginia Beach. GoBeachSoccer, CA PA Azzurri, PA Professional and timely team administration Great Lakes BSC, MI Team Canada, Toronto is expected. Team/player history will be HRSC Elite, VA Team Pugg, MA/Brazil required from teams who have not Tidewater Captains, VA Maryzilians, MD previously participated in NASSC.

• Registration U.S. OPEN registration will be • Officials A minimum of two onfield officials held at a local restaurant Thursday evening, will be used for preliminary matches and une th, in conunction with an OPEN three for semifinals and finals. players reception. Rosters are not required until registration. • Rules Refer to standard rules published on the tournament website • Travel odging Teams are responsible for • Forfeits A team forfeiting a match for any their own travel and lodging. Distant reason will not be allowed to compete travelers routinely develop their own further. sponsors. Discounted lodging prices are • Timing of atches Teams should arrive in available on a first come first served basis. Virginia Beach Thursday A, une th. • Transportation Team vice individual atches will commence as early as 00 A on Friday and 00 A Saturday and Sunday. transport may be provided on a case basis The Final will be completed by mid to/from Norfolk International Airport to afternoon Sunday. Evening matches under lodging site, if coordinated well in advance. the lights will continue in 2018. Commercial taxi service is available for • International Entries ust alert local U.S. individuals coming independently and for consulates and football federations regarding team supporters. intentions to travel to ensure timely passports and visas. Formal NASSC etters of • Entry Fee 50.00 USD Invitation are available on request. • Purse Men's Purse - $25,000 • Team Size aximum of 12 players. No roster Home of the North American Sand Soccer Championships (pic by Manuel Queimadelos / BSWW) Women's Purse - TBD changes permitted for any reason once submitted at registration. All players may dress for and compete in a match. • Uniforms Formal soccer uniforms are required for the OPEN, including matching shorts and numbered shirts. Teams should be prepared to wear either light or dark numbered erseys. Scrimmage vests will not be permitted. The OPEN is heavily covered by the media. Contacts Dick Whalen, NASSC Director/US OPEN Team Selection - [email protected] att Whalen, US OPEN Coordinator - [email protected] Toni Goad, US OPEN Coordinator – [email protected]

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