Beach Blast
VanU FC presents the 2023 version of the Beach Soccer Blast at Spanish Banks Beach East in Vancouver. We are thrilled to host the 24th edition of this tournament and the first time it has run since 2019!
A faster, hotter version of the world’s most popular sport. A soft sand surface allows players to try diving headers, bicycle kicks and spectacular tricks more freely. Sand soccer tends to be played more in the air than regular soccer, with quick flicks, juggling and volleying all becoming increasingly important in order to stay away from an unpredictable surface.
Beach Soccer Blast is played 5 on 5 (4 players + a keeper), two 14-minute halves, with substitutions on the fly. There are no offsides and kick-ins rather than throw-ins. Player don’t wear shoes, cleats or shinpads (but socks can be worn to protect feet). The field is 30 X 50 yards with smaller nets, and a regulation soccer ball is used.
The VanU Beach Blast tournament will take place on August 11-13, 2023 at Spanish Banks East Beach. U-10, U-12, U-14, and U-16 teams will play August 11-12, while U-18 and adult teams will be playing on August 12-13.
This tournament is open to players of all ages, youth and adult.
Age Group Guidelines
Participants in youth divisions, must be UNDER (not equal to) the specified age as of January 1, 2024. For example: Under-16 players must be born in 2007 or later. In other words age groups are as per the 2023/2024 BCSA season. Birth date must be marked on the Roster form. Players are permitted to play up an age group if they so choose. Here are some specifics about each age group:
- U-10: Born 2014 and later
- U-12: Born 2013 and 2012
- U-14: Born 2011 and 2010
- U-16: Born 2009 and 2008
NOTE: Players can play in an older age group if they choose.
Youth Fee:
$325 CAN / team before June 15, 2023 (early bird pricing)
$350 CAN / team before August 4, 2023
Entries are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. The tournament sells out early so sign up soon!
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Adult Fee:
$350 CAN / team before June 15, 2023 (early bird pricing)
$375 CAN / team before August 4, 2023
Entries are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. The tournament sells out early so sign up soon!
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Please visit www.beachsoccerblast.ca for more information including questions about age divisions and birth years for youth players or you can email our event coordinator at beachblast@vancouverunitedfc.com
