National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

All customers are asked to review the following prior to arriving on campus:

Our NSC Soccer Tournament COVID-19 Health and Safety Preparation Mitigation Plan, click here! The indoor facilities portion is at the top of the page. 

Our facilities National Sports Center COVID-19 Preparedness Plan click here!

The Return to Play plan provided by Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) click here!

Two spectators per player will be allowed in the M Health Fairview Dome. 

Five tips to remember:

1. If you feel sick, please stay home.
2. All attendees are asked to wear a mask, unless they are actively participating in a game.
3. Games will be spaced out on campus to utilize our entire campus to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
4. Signage will be posted on campus to remind people of guidelines.
5. Our facility staff will help keep public spaces clean and sanitized throughout the event.

• 16U-19U: $1000
• Refund Policy: Teams dropping from the tournament prior to October 16 (Fall), March 12 (Girls) and March 19 (Boys) will receive a voucher in the amount of the team fee. The voucher may be used by any team in any age group within the club. The voucher is valid within one year of the event and can be used for the following outdoor NSC tournaments (Kick-off Challenge, Spring Cup, NSC Cup, All American Cup, Fall Cup, NSC College Showcase) which does not include USA CUP or USA CUP Weekend. Using the voucher is based on availability and does not guarantee acceptance into the event. Teams dropping from the tournament on or after October 16 (Fall), March 12 (Girls) and March 19 (Boys) will not receive a voucher.
• Weather Cancellation Policy. If cancellation of the entire tournament occurs due to spring weather conditions, each team will receive a voucher in the amount of the tournament fees and may be used for 2020 events only. This does not apply to weather delays, shortened, rescheduled and/or cancellation of tournament games after event has began.
• Event Cancellation Policy: The following policy will be enacted IF an event hosted by the National Sports Center MUST be canceled by the directives of the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Department of Health. Please know that our top priority on making decisions moving forward will be the safety and health of our players, coaches, referees, employees and fans. Teams will receive a refund for your event entry. Team registration refunds will be processed at 100% of the registration total. Refunds will be credited to your account by no later than December 31, 2020. *Please note that if a team elects to drop prior to the event, the above voucher policy will be in effect. This includes teams making their own decision to withdraw prior to the potential cancellation. If a customer (club, team, individual) is required to quarantine due to illness or exposure to the COVID-19 virus, and are unable to participate for this reason, a refund will not be issued unless done within the parameters of the existing policy.

• Played on the artificial fields of the world's largest soccer complex
• Three 80 minute games guaranteed
• Three-person referee system (16U-19U)
• Teams will be matched up against like competition

Rules for the 2020 Fall and 2021 NSC College Showcase 

• Glasses: It is recommend for those who wear glasses to wear a strap or sports-type glasses to participate in games. The referee has the authority to determine if the glasses can be worn.
• Casts: It is recommended for those who have a hard or soft cast to wrap it with bubble wrap and an ace bandage. Prior to the game check with the referee. The referee has the authority to determine if they can play with the cast.

• Tournament map click here.

• Application deadline:
  • Fall (Boys and Girls) - October 16
  • Girls - March 12
  • Boys - March 19

• Please see the age categories for the tournament.  

The National Sports Center has frequent opportunities for competitive vendors to support campus events. Below you will find information regarding how to get started in applying to be a vendor.

Instructions

A completed vendor request form is required for your company to be entered in the National Sports Center’s Vendor Directory. Please provide all data applicable to your company. You may submit this form electronically or print and fax to 763.785.3660.

NOTE: Submitting this form does NOT guarantee that you will be selected as a vendor. The National Sports Center will contact you upon receipt of your completed document.

The National Sports Center thanks you for your interest in doing business with us.

The NSC Fund For Play is the contribution and donation arm of the National Sports Center Foundation. We are dedicated to improving the lives of Minnesota residents by creating programs and initiatives that support a diverse and engaged community. If you would like to make a donation to improve the health, well-being, and outlook of participants through access to sports and healthy, safe environments, please click HERE.

Thank you for considering!