National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

The National Sports Center will be following state and CDC guidance. 

All customers are asked to review the National Sports Center's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan prior to arriving on the NSC Campus. 

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

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• 15U-19U Spring/16U-19U Fall: $1000
• *NEW SPRING 2022, Spring Showcase events will have 15U divisions.

• Refund Policy: Refunds will not be issued  
  Teams dropping from the tournament prior to deadline will receive a voucher in the amount of the team fee paid.
  
  Spring teams Girls - March 12,  Boys March 19
  Fall teams  October 15 

• The voucher is valid within one year of the event and can be used for the following NSC tournaments Using the voucher is based on availability and does not guarantee acceptance into the event.
• NSC College Showcase
• NSC Kickoff Challenge
• NSC Spring Cup
• NSC Cup-Memorial Day
• NSC Fall Cup
• NSC All American Cup

• Teams dropping from the tournament on or after deadline will not receive a voucher
  Spring teams Girls - March 12,  Boys March 19
  Fall teams  October 15 
  
  *A team that has a majority of players that have advanced to the Minnesota State High School League tournament Semi-Finals in the Fall, are also able to receive a voucher, this request must be submitted 24 hours after the respective qualifying competition.

Weather Cancellation Policy. If cancellation of the entire tournament occurs due to spring weather conditions, each team will receive a refund in the amount of the tournament fees or a voucher to be used at future NSC 2022 and 2023 events. This does not apply to weather delays, shortened, rescheduled games and/or cancellation of tournament games after the event has begun.

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.
Team will receive a refund for your event entry. Team registration refunds will be processed at 100% of the registration total. Refunds will be a credit back to original source of payment. *Please note that if a team elects to drop prior to the event cancellation, the above refund 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 (15U-19U)
• Teams will be matched up against like competition

Rules for the 2021 Fall and 2022 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 15 Application closed, click here for waitlist. 
  • Girls - March 11
  • Boys - March 18

• 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!