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Hosting a Post Pandemic Event Four Days After California Re-Opening : Behind the Curtain…

As the title suggests, this is an article about the timeline, challenges, and craziness of the first tournament in Northern California allowed after the June 15th Re-Opening.  To put it in simple terms there was no true understanding of anything. Our staff didn’t even know what would be allowed until June 1st.  That was just…

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June 19/20th, Why Play Beach Soccer in Santa Cruz after June 15th Pandemic Re-Opening!?!

This pandemic has been a strain on every one of us. But, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. The vaccines, general social distancing, and use of facemasks are helping things open back up again.  We are excited to announce we are part of this re-opening as hosts of the…

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Santa Cruz Beach Soccer Tournament Approved by city for June 19th & 20th, 2021!!!

Pro-Am Beach Soccer and the US Beach Soccer National Championship are pleased to announce we will be finally allowed to host an event this year in Santa Cruz, CA on June 19th & 20th. We are excited the official opening of California is to take place on June 15th.  Just in time for our event…

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Celebrating the Women of Pro-Am Beach Soccer & US Beach Soccer National Championship!

The month of March is Women’s History Month and Pro-Am Beach Soccer would not have the community that it does today without the incredible contributions of countless women over the years. We have taken the opportunity to highlight a few of the Pro-Am Beach Soccer alumnae who were willing to share their fond memories of…

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Women Empowerment in Sports

  If sports is fire Women are Olympic flames  The stadiums will be on fire We are the REAL game… Life’s a tough-call for women… No referees to blame  Hungry for equality  As if the Tigresses wanted to be tamed!   Empowerment pushed us everywhere… Less money, improper funding can’t push us down, so be…

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New Realities in the Sports Event Industry Post-Covid

The year 2020 will be engraved in the memory of every individual around the world for many years to come. Change is a constant, but 2020 was a year of extraordinary change as well as challenges. Commerce, education, professional services, health services, tourism industry, sports industry etc. are creating war rooms to keep the ‘lights…

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Allie Hall Interview

It has been quite the year with all tournaments and beach soccer matches cancelled, but that does not mean it has kept athletes from training on their own. Hopefully, many have enjoyed watching rematches while games have been put on pause. And as fun as it is to watch matches and pick out your favorite…

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The Impact of Technology in the Sports Industry

The 21st century will always be remembered for technological development and growing number of businesses. Looking at technology developments, there seems to be a broad range of new technical breakthroughs in reach. Further rapid progress is expected in information technology, new materials, genetics technology and environment protection, to name just a few. Technology is improving…