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