National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

• 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

• 16U-19U: $1000
• Refund Policy:

  • Teams dropping from the tournament prior to October 19 (Fall), March 6 (Girls) and March 20 (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 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.

    • NSC Kick-Off Challenge

    • NSC Spring Cup

    • NSC CUP
    • NSC All American Cup
    • NSC Fall Cup
    • National Sports Center College Showcase
  • Teams dropping from the tournament on or after October 19 (Fall), March 6 (Girls) and March 20 (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 vouchers 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.

Click here for rules for the 2019 Fall and 2020 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:
  • Girls - March 6
  • Boys - March 13
  • Fall (Boys and Girls) - October 16

• Please see the age categories for the tournament.  

Saturday morning of tournament

• Location: Welcome Center
• Time: 90 minutes prior to the team’s first game

Guidelines

• A representative must check in 90 minutes before the team’s first game.
• Physical Player passes are required at check-in and before each game. Copies are not accepted.
• Physical coach passes are required at check-in and before each game. Copies are not accepted.
• Arrange player passes in the same order as your roster for faster check-in.
• Rosters will be frozen at this time and player passes credentialed.

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!