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AYSO 114 Long Beach

Region 114 Battle at the Beach AYSO EXTRA Tournament

Battle at the Beach 2024

2024 Tournament Photos

📷 350 photos uploaded!

🖼️ @BATB114 Instagram

Did you take a team photo with Picture Pros? If you want to order your team poster, visit their website.

Huge thanks to our Region's Photo Ninja and Social Media Maven, Ashley Menear for snapping these photos. For high-quality, original photos of any photo, please reach out to Ashley.

Tournament Schedule

🏆 2024 Match Schedule

📅 2024 Referee Schedule

A note about brackets: This year with 120+ teams, some Age Divisions were large enough to create two brackets. The bracket names are "Yellow" or "Black." (Our tournament colors.) These brackets are balanced -- both brackets have high and low ranked teams. The bracket names do not connote flight or skill levels.

 

Updates regarding Tropical Storm Hilary

Sunday 6:00am Our Tournament Board reconvened this morning to consider the latest information and advisories. While we think the local conditions will be playable, we recognize the unfairness and safety issues present for teams traveling from the Inland Empire. Some of our teams from outside Long Beach are receiving do not travel orders from their local governments.

We have decided the best course of action is to call games off for today.

Games schedule will resume on Saturday, August 26th. More info to come. We ask coaches and families to not email us about Saturday yet-- please allow a day or two for us to come up with how we will tackle logistics for your myriad availabilities. We will be in touch soon.

Tournament Check-in

Steps to check-in your team

Where do I check-in?

Your Check-in location is determined by the location of your first game.

If your first game is at Heartwell: If your first game is at McBride:
  • Check it at McBride (Tent at field entrance)
 If your first game is at Monroe:
  • Check it at Monroe (Tent at field enterance)
 If your first game is at Foster:
  • Check it at Foster (Tent at field enterance)

Who needs to be present at check-in?

Send ONLY ONE representative to your assigned check-in location (see above) at least 40 minutes prior to game time. You do NOT need to send players.

What do we need at check-in?

Your representative MUST bring three items:

  • Roster signed by Regional Commissioner
  • Signed Guest Player form (only if using guest players)
  • FOUR (4) prefilled Lineup Cards
    • Each card shall include jersey # and full player name, and be listed in jersey # order.
    • All players listed on lineup card must be listed on the signed roster. Any player on lineup card not listed on the roster (and guest player form) will be marked ineligible.
    • Here is a lineup card template if needed

All teams must have photo ID (or photo rosters), as well as Medical Release forms with them at all times. These are not required for check-in, but they should be with you at all times. Photo IDs must be presented to tournament officials if requested/questioned. (Photo roster sample here.)

Upon check-in, we will stamp each of the 4 line-up cards, and hand everything back to you. Prior to each match, please provide the match official with one of your stamped line-up cards.

Questions about check-in? [email protected]

How to Generate a Photo Roster in AYSO E4

If you want to generate an "Official AYSO Photo Roster" through the AYSO Association Platform "E4," here are the steps:

  1. In E4, from the top menu choose Teams > Team Lookup.
  2. Search for the team. Click on the team to view.
  3. At the bottom of the Roster tab, find the Print Official Roster or the Print Official Photo Roster button. (see screenshot)

If you do not have access to E4, check with your Region Commissioner, Registrar, or CVPA.

If you do not have access to a photo roster OR player ID cards, you can create a simple word document with each player's photo and name, and have your Regional Commissioner sign it. (Signature required)

Tournament Rules and Plans

Field Maps, Hotels, and Check-In Locations

Heartwell Park West (Fields 1-5)

Heartwell Park East (Fields 6-10)

Monroe K-8

Foster Elementary

McBride High School

Heartwell East (Fields 6 through 10)

6000 E Carson Street, Long Beach

  • Team check-in for ALL HEARTWELL FIELDS AT FIELD 7 (one representative only before first game)
  • Referee check-in:
    • Field 6 referees check in at Field 7
    • Field 7 referees check in at Field 7
    • Field 8 referees check in at Field 7
    • Field 9 referees check in at Field 9
    • Field 10 referees check in at Field 9

Heartwell West (Fields 1 through 5)

5600 E Carson Street, Long Beach, CA

  • Team check-in for ALL HEARTWELL FIELDS AT FIELD 7 (one representative only before first game)
  • Referee check-in:
    • Field 1 referees check in at Field 4
    • Field 2 referees check in at Field 4
    • Field 3 referees check in at Field 4
    • Field 4 referees check in at Field 4
    • Field 5 referees check in at Field 4

McBride High School

7025 Parkcrest St, Long Beach, CA 90808

  • NO PETS
  • Team check-in: At McBride field entrance (one representative only, before first game)
  • Referee check-in: At McBride field entrance
  • McBride has areas for team tents, but we do not have food vendors at McBride. Pack a picnic.
  • NOTE: You can only enter field from Northwest parking lot!!!

Monroe K-8

4400 Ladoga Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713

  • NO PETS
  • Team check-in: At Monroe field entrance (one representative only, before first game)
  • Referee check-in: At Monroe field entrance
  • Monroe has lots of cement, but not much grass for team tents, and no food vendors on school property. 

    • Stephen Foster Elementary

    5223 Bigelow St, Lakewood, CA 90712

    • NO PETS
    •  Team check-in (one representative only, first game of tournament only) at Foster entrance
    • Referee check-in at Foster entrance
    • Food vendors and team tent / picnic areas available at Foster.

    Team Check-in Locations

    If first game is at any Heartwell Field... CHECK IN AT HEARTWELL FIELD 7.

    If first game is at Monroe, McBride, or Foster... check in at your field entrance.

    Referee Check-in Locations

    Assignments at Heartwell Field 1 through 5 check in at Heartwell Field 4 Referee Tent

    Assignments at Heartwell Field 6 through 10 check in at Heartwell Field 7 Referee Tent

    Assignments at Monroe, McBride, or Foster... check in at your field entrance.

    Hotel Options

    Heartwell Park is close to the Long Beach Airport. There are several hotels near the airport-- including Courtyard By Marriott Long Beach Airport, Hampton Inn Long Beach Airport, and Homewood Suites Long Beach Airport.

    All of these hotels are within 2 miles of the tournament fields. They're also within walking distance of lots of food and coffee options.

    Pharmacies, Groceries, Urgent Care

    Urgent Care

    Independent Referees

    Are you a "Free Agent" AYSO Referee, wanting to help?

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! Referees like you make it possible for us to host a world-class AYSO tournament with 120 teams and over 180 games to cover. WE LOVE OUR INDEPENDENT REFEREES! ❤️❤️❤️

    AYSO Battle at the Beach is the perfect way to shake off that referee rust. We have 7v7 (U10), 9v9 (U12), and 11v11 (U14) matches. As a thank you, we offer our independent AYSO referees:

    • Free tournament t-shirt
    • Free referee flipping coin
    • Free meal tickets

    Certified AYSO Referees who are not connected with a team participating in the tournament, please submit your information on our Independent Referee form.

    Note: If you are refereeing on behalf of a specific team in the tournament, then we will assign your slot. Do not use this form.

    Get Your Fall Team Battle Ready!

    Region 114 Battle at the Beach AYSO EXTRA Tournament

    PLUS

    AYSO Region 114 Long Beach

    AYSO
    Battle at the Beach Tournament 2024

    Single-Year Divisions
    2011, 2012, 2013
    2014, 2015, 2016

    August 16 - 18, 2024

    Long Beach, CA

    A Tournament for EXTRA and Top-Tier AYSO teams

    WELCOME! AYSO BATTLE AT THE BEACH is proud to be the very first tournament of your 2024-25 AYSO Soccer Season.

    Is your team looking for competitive matches as you prepare for the Fall season? AYSO Battle at the Beach single-year brackets make this tournament ideal for AYSO EXTRA, Matrix and other traveling teams. The battle takes place in Long Beach, CA on August 16th - 18th. Battle at the Beach offers: free pins and wearable gear for players, coaches, and referees; trophies and medals to finalists; easy-to-access fields; free parking; GOALIE WARS and more.

    Most teams will play only Saturday and Sunday 17th-18th. A few local teams (whose registration indicates they are available Friday) will play Friday night. Rain-out dates August 23rd-25 (rain not likely, unless there's a once-in-a-generation tropical storm).

    REGISTER ONLINE BY JULY 21st TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. We will let teams know if they have a spot within 72 hours of registration. Once accepted, you may then submit payment (due within two weeks of acceptance), and begin working on your paperwork (due by August 5th).

    Don't wait to register your team! Most divisions are filled before the July 21st registration deadline. Jump to the registration information.

    Download 2024 Tournament Invite

    2024 Fees

    • 2016 (U-09 7v7): $575 Team + $250 Referee Deposit = $825
    • 2015 (U-10 7v7): $575 Team + $250 Referee Deposit = $825
    • 2014 (U-11 9v9): $575 Team + $250 Referee Deposit = $825
    • 2013 (U-12 9v9): $575 Team + $250 Referee Deposit = $825
    • 2012 (U-13 11v11): $575 Team + $250 Referee Deposit = $825
    • 2011 (U-14 11v11): $575 Team + $250 Referee Deposit = $825

    We require that teams submit a single payment within two weeks of acceptance. We accept Zelle, or Team Check. Venmo available upon request for a 2.5% fee. Send Zelle to [email protected].

    Reasons to join us

    • Single-year divisions 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 based on the upcoming 2024/25 Fall season
    • Three games guaranteed, and medal rounds
    • Souvenir wearables and pins for players, coaches, and referees
    • First place trophies for winning teams
    • First and Second place medals to finalists
    • GOALIE WARS mini-tournament Saturday night
    • Free parking
    • Food vendors
    • All games hosted at Region 114 fields in Long Beach, California. Most fields are at Heartwell Park.

    Is this just for EXTRA™ teams?

    No! The tournament began as a way for EXTRA teams to prepare for the upcoming season, but if you are a similar level / year-round AYSO All-Star or Tournament team, we would love to have you. The only requirement is that players are registered in AYSO for the upcoming Fall season.

    My roster isn't finalized yet. Can I still join?

    Yes! Go ahead and register your team online to reserve your spot. During registration you may choose the option that says you will submit your roster by August 5th.

    My team has kids with different birth years. Can we still participate?

    Yes! Your team will play in the year division of the oldest player on your team. (We use single year divisions.)

    My region prefers to send a check. Is that okay?

    Yes! Go ahead and submit your online registration and choose the option that says you will submit payment via region check. We ask checks to be mailed within two weeks of acceptance.

    Are there Friday night games?

    Up to you. When you register, you choose whether you can play Friday or not.

    How many games do teams get to referee?

    We ask three-person referee crews to cover 2 matches (or six referee slots in total). If you have a team of 3 referees, that is two matches. If you have fewer referees, you can still get a partial/prorated referee refund based on the number of slots you cover.

    I am an independent AYSO referee and would like to volunteer my time.

    You are a beautiful unicorn. Thank you! Please submit your info on our Independent Referee form. (This is not for referees who are part of a team participating in the tournament.)

    Tournament Rules

    Download the 2024 Tournament Rules.

    Questions?

    Email our Tournament Director, Jeff Schell, at [email protected].

    Tournament Registration

    REGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE

    👣 STEPS TO JOIN THE TOURNAMENT:

    1. Register your team online
    2. Submit $825 payment within two weeks of acceptance.
      This must be a single team payment that covers both entry fee + referee deposit. You may pay via Zelle to [email protected] If paying via check, please make payable to AYSO 114 Battle at the Beach. Venmo available upon request (for a 2.5% fee).
    3. Submit signed roster by August 5th.
      You may use either our Team Roster form, or an Official Roster generated through Sports Connect "E4". Send as email attachment to [email protected].
    4. These other documents are conditionally required:

    Standby teams only need to complete step 1 above (register your team online). That reserves your spot on the wait-list. Standby teams do need to submit any payment or documents until a tournament spot is offered.

    Available Team Spots

    Standby Divisions (Yes, you should register your standby team!)

    If we get enough standby teams in a division, we will secure more field space and create additional brackets and expand the divisions. So yes -- you should definitely register your team. We also contact standby teams when another team cancels.

    We don't ask for payment or documents of Standby teams until we are able to officially offer them a spot. Registering your team, with the link below, is free and it reserves your place in line.

    Even better, all goalkeepers of Standby teams are allowed to sign-up for our GOALIE WARS mini-tournament, which takes place Saturday night at the conclusion of the main tournament games. So if you have a goalkeeper, this benefit alone may be worth the time to sign up as a standby team!

    Update July 14, 2024: We have 120 teams and no more field space. We will not be able to expand any more brackets.

    Fee Payment

    You may submit one-time Team fees directly to our Zelle account ([email protected]), or by mailing a team check made payable to AYSO 114 Battle at the Beach. Venmo available for 2.5% fee. Check mailing Instructions are included in the Tournament Application. (See Tournament Documents below). Participants who wish to compete in Goalie Wars should pay separately.

    Your Tournament Team fee must include both the team application fee and referee deposit. 🚫 Do not ask parents to send individual player payments for the Tournament team / referee fees. Your one-time payment must cover your entire team. (Parents should pay themselves for Goalie Wars, but that is different.)

    Which birth years do we use?

    We align with the upcoming 2024/25 season. So In Fall 2024, players in U9 were born in 2016. Players in U14 were born in 2011. If your team has multiple years of birth, register for the oldest age group on your team.

    Goalie Wars

    NON-STOP GOALIE VS GOALIE ACTION!
    SATURDAY EVENING

    Date, Times, & Location

    Saturday evening, August 17th at Heartwell Park Field 7

    Check-in begins at 5:30pm.

    GOALIE WARS demonstration at 6:00pm

    2015 & 2016 keepers: Check-in by 5:45pm for 6:15pm tournament start

    2013 & 2014 keepers: Check-in by 6:30pm for 7pm tournament start

    2011 & 2012 keepers: Check-in by 7:20pm for 7:30pm-7:45pm tournament start (depends on how quickly the younger groups finish)

    Can you last 90 seconds in a non-stop goalie-to-goalie battle? GOALIE WARS is a mini-tournament open to all players registered in Battle at the Beach. GOALIE WARS throws down Saturday night, after tournament games have concluded for the day.

    GOALIE WARS matches last 90 seconds as goalies try to outscore the other goalie, using any means necessary (allowed within the Laws of the Game!). If you've got a goalkeeper, then GOALIE WARS is for you! Bring your team to cheer on your player to victory and help feed balls.

    Single-year divisions offer ideal competition for Girls and Boys 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. AWARDS TO THE WINNER OF EACH DIVISION!

    Download Goalie Wars Invite & Rules

    Available GOALIE WARS Spots
    Girls 2015
    1 spots left    		   Boys 2015
    2 spots left
    Girls 2014
    2 spots left    		   Boys 2014
    0 spots left
    (4 players to expand bracket)
    Girls 2013
    2 spots left    		   Boys 2013
    2 spots left
    Girls 2012
    3 spots left    		   Boys 2012
    0 spots left
    (4 players to expand bracket)
    Girls 2011
    2 spots left    		   Boys 2011
    3 spots left
    Girls 2010
    3 spots left    		   Boys 2010
    4 spots left
    Girls 2008/2009
    3 spots left    		   Boys 2008/09
    0 spots left

    REGISTER FOR GOALIE WARS HERE

    What is Goalie Wars?

    Want to see Goalie Wars in action? Check out this video. (Not ours, but it gives you an idea of how the game works.)

    Download Goalie Wars Invite & Rules

    How to Register

    REGISTER FOR GOALIE WARS HERE

    • Register HERE.
    • Pay for individual players via Zelle (use Zelle account [email protected]) or Venmo @BATB114. When paying, include player name and Head Coach name.
    • Goalie Wars is open to any registered player of a team playing in the 2024 AYSO Region 114 Battle at the Beach tournament.
    • The fee to participate in Goalie Wars tournament is $40 for all players.
    • 90 second - 2 minute rounds (depending on how many goalkeepers participate).
    • Guaranteed 3 game minimum per goalkeeper.

    Questions?

    Email Tournament Director, Jeff Schell, at [email protected].

    Tournament Documents

    Tournament Invitation

    You are cordially invited to the Battle at the Beach Tournament 2024.

    Tournament Rules and Plans

    Tournament Forms

    Teams are asked to first complete online registration. Once accepted, you may scan and email, or print and snail-mail, the below documents.
    Documents required by August 5th.

    REQUIRED Team Roster Form OR Official Roster Generated Through E4 (SportsConnect Association Platform) Roster must be signed by Regional Commissioner. Due by August 5th. See instructions below for help generating an E4 Official Roster.
    Referee Crew Form Only required if you are supplying one or more referees. Due by August 5th. If you are forfeiting your referee deposit, you do not need to submit the Referee Crew Form.
    Team Application Form Only required if you did NOT register online. If you registered online, you do not need to submit the Team Application Form.
    Guest Player Form Only required if you are using guest players not listed on your official roster. Due by August 5th.
    Youth Referee Authorization Only required if a youth referee is part of your referee crew

    How to Generate a Roster in AYSO E4

    Instead of submitting the above Team Roster, you may submit an official roster generated through the AYSO Association Platform "E4." If you do not have access to E4, request an "Official Roster" or "Official Photo Roster" from your Region Commissioner. If they don't have access... paper form for you I guess!

    Steps to print an Official Roster or Official Photo Roster in E4:

    1. In E4, from the top menu choose Teams > Team Lookup.
    2. Search for the team. Click on the team to view.
    3. At the bottom of the Roster tab, find the Print Official Roster or the Print Official Photo Roster button. (see screenshot)

    Tournament Flyer

    Tournament Contacts

    Tournament Director
    Jeff Schell
    [email protected]
    Ph: (562) 507-1341‬

    Referee Director
    Kim Biggerstaff 
    [email protected]
    Tournament Sponsors

    Thank you, Sponsors!


    JMC Team Gear -- for small runs of custom shirts and jerseys!


    First Touch Soccer, certified AYSO training partner


    Sports Basement


    Raising Cane's


    Gatorade

    Interested in being a sponsor or vendor?

    Our tournament draws over 120 teams from multiple Southern California counties. That is 1,600 players plus their families coming to our park each day. We offer many Sponsorship opportunities (logos on hand-outs, email blasts, and swag, as well as in-person tents). We also allow a select few food vendors, sports photographers, and other soccer-related vendors to set up tents at our fields.

    If interested in being a Sponsor or Vendor, please reach out to Tournament Director, Jeff Schell, at [email protected].

    National Partners

    Region 114 Sponsors

    Site Links

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