#GrowTheGame Day One Kicks Off Today With A North County Soccer Showcase

April 14, 2012 - PRLog -- #GrowTheGame San Diego kicks off today with local soccer fans, coaches, administrators coming together to  celebrate the sport at several major events being held across the city.

A coordinated weekend of activities by the soccer community will help the sport grow in a number of ways including exposure to new players and sponsors, networking with other clubs to share best practice and providing platforms for junior clubs to link with the highest levels of the game in San Diego, inspiring the future generation of players in the process.

Saturday’s major events for #GrowTheGame San Diego include;

Soccer Star – San Diego Try Outs. Soccer Star – San Diego is a new online TV show with the eventual winner securing a training agreement with the San Diego Flash Pro Soccer Club. The journey for that player starts at these try outs with the final 16 to move on to the main 9 webisode show which includes a series of matches, challenges and educational programs.

When: Saturday April 14 from 2-4pm
Where: Del Norte High School, 16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA 92127

San Diego Flash vs San Diego Boca – Come join in the #GrowTheGame celebrations by watching our two local pro teams battle it out for local bragging rights. A must see NPSL blockbuster! A march past by San Diego’s junior clubs will occur before the game to celebrate US Soccer’s largest youth market.

When: Saturday April 14 – 5pm Kick-Off
Where: Del Norte High School, 16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA 92127

Other events during the day include Pick-Up Beach Soccer in Ocean Beach and soccer viewing parties at Slaters 50/50 Liberty Station.

Photo/Interviewing opportunities available at all major events over the weekend.

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#GrowTheGame is a national project that aims to bring people together to promote grassroots soccer.

Through the #GrowTheGame movement, Soccer Support USA will provide fun and simple ways to empower soccer fans to celebrate the game they love. A coordinated approach can help raise the awareness of soccer to the popular levels of other sports in the U.S.