The Hampton Roads Soccer Council

is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing a facility and hosting events that are safe, friendly and first class while serving as the platform for athletes to learn sportsmanship, improve physical fitness and exemplify teamwork.

Timeline

March
1992
Incorporation as Virginia Beach Soccer Joint Task Force ( founding members comprised of Beach FC, Atlantic and Virginia Beach Soccer Club)
December
1993
Southeastern Virginia Women's Soccer Association (SEVWSA) became affiliate member of HRSC
May
1994
Land Lease approved by City of Virginia Beach City Council
May
1994
First Sand Soccer Tournament. Originally called the "BEACH KICK-OUT". Changed to NASSC 3 years later
December
1995
Official name changed to Hampton Roads Soccer Council
August
1997
Inaugural game played at HRSC
March
2003
Addition of Headquarter Building
September
2003
Virginia Rush became affiliate member of HRSC (merger of Virginia Beach Soccer Club, Atlantic Soccer Club and Lafayette Soccer Club)
August
2004
Addition of Maintenance Shop
July
2010
Addition of Turf Fields
April
2014
Over Thirty Soccer League (OTSL) became affiliate member of HRSC
November
2023
Virginia Beach City Council recognizes HRSC for their efforts to grow the sport of soccer
March
2024
Virginia Beach City Council approved $10 million funding for capital improvements
July
2024
Turf fields 6 & 8 replaced by Keystone Sports Construction

Hampton Roads Soccer Council Wall of Champions

Congratulations to the first class of the Hampton Roads Soccer Council Wall of Champions. The Wall of Champions recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond for the soccer council over the years. Thank you for all of your unwavering support of the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex and North American Sand Soccer Championships!

Class of 2017
Ann Keenan
Karen Knott
Dick Whalen

Class of 2018
Marti Bevan

Class of 2021
Shelly Cohn

Class of 2022
Mike Barrett
Grig Scifres