MBS News Release
Thursday, June 27, 2013
TAMPA, Fla. – Major Beach Soccer is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Farpost Soccer Company as the official Major Beach Soccer goal supplier through the 2013 season. British Columbia-based Farpost Soccer Company returns for a third season as the official goal supplier of Major Beach Soccer, and also becomes a strategic partner of United Soccer Leagues.
“MBS is extremely lucky to have a partner such as Farpost Soccer Company to help us grow the game of beach soccer in North America,” MBS Founder and Director Peter Mellor said. “Farpost Soccer goals provide our events with goals that are durable, mobile, flexible and easy to set up and take down, which adds tremendous professionalism and efficiency to our operation.”
Founded in 1999, Farpost Soccer Company started with the idea of creating a safe, portable goal that would be easy to transport, set up and take down. Today, more than 600 clubs throughout North America utilize Farpost goals for their programs including the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer and the Manchester United Soccer Schools.
“We are proud to support Major Beach Soccer and USL,” Farpost Soccer Company Owner Michael Cash said. “Being part of this event on an ongoing basis allows us the opportunity to reach new players and fans of the sport while displaying the versatility of our products. It’s all about the love of the game to us.”
Major Beach Soccer is in its 23rd year of bringing the top beach soccer tournament action to Florida’s shores. Registration is open at www.majorbeachsoccer.com for this year’s remaining qualifying tournaments in Clearwater Beach (July 12-14) and Fort Myers Beach (July 27-28).
The third annual MBS National Championship will set the bar even higher in 2013 with the addition of the Coed Over 30 Division to go along with the U14 through U18 boys and girls divisions. The inaugural MBS National Championship in 2011 featured 12 teams, with that number growing to 38 in 2012.
MBS is also supported by Nike, Saint Leo University, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission, Volusia County, the Lee County Sports Authority, Soccer on the Beach, Soccer in the Sand and the Long Island Rough Riders.