by NSC Admin | Aug 18, 2023 | Photos, NSC Campus, Skates, Sports
The Next Level Summer Hockey Camp is an all day summer hockey training experience on the National Sports Center campus. Here are some moments from this summer’s camp!
by NSC Admin | Jul 26, 2023 | Target USA CUP Media Releases, NSC Campus, Sports, USA CUP, Videos, Officials, Referee, USA CUP Videos
The Alan Mcintosh Memorial Fund is a new initiative that has been recently introduced at Fund for Play. Alan Mcintosh was a friend, supporter, and referee at the National Sports Center for over two decades. His memorial fund aims to continue his legacy by providing...
by NSC Admin | Jun 6, 2023 | NSC Campus, Golf
Celebrating Women’s Golf Day! Women’s Golf Day is an annual global event that celebrates and promotes women’s participation in the sport of golf. It serves as a platform to bring women together, whether they are beginners, enthusiasts, or...
by NSC Admin | Jun 6, 2023 | USA CUP, NSC Campus, Sports
WELCOME TO THE MIDWEEK BUZZ! Loan Player Program Required Forms Deadline College ID Combine Pasta Dinner Tickets Deadline CA & MX Qualifer Social Media Handles This Newsletter will be released every Wednesday leading up to Target USA CUP 2023 and will contain...
by NSC Admin | May 30, 2023 | Sports, USA CUP, Uncategorized, NSC Campus
WELCOME TO THE MIDWEEK BUZZ! Pre-Tourney Ranking Deadline MN Twins Game Speak Up at USA CUP! Volunteer Info Order Team Pins! Target USA Cup College ID Combine This Newsletter will be released every Wednesday leading up to Target USA CUP 2023 and will contain essential...
by NSC Admin | May 15, 2023 | NSC Campus, Photos
Earlier this month, the Minnesota Wild and EVERFI hosted STEM Day at the NSC Super Rink as part of the Future Goals initiative. The initiative focuses on promoting STEM through sports and provides STEM education to K-12 students. Bella Iverson, the Wild’s Community...
by NSC Admin | Mar 8, 2023 | NSC Campus, MASC, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Lori Higgins is no stranger to the sports community in Minnesota. As the Vice Chair of the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commision (MASC), Higgins oversees the development of amateur sports facilities and programs throughout the state. She works closely with other members...
by NSC Admin | Feb 7, 2023 | NSC Campus, Cleats
The National Sports Center is excited to roll out a new adaptive division for its annual March Mayhem Indoor Soccer Tournament. The division, which carries the same rules as other divisions in the tournament, has been created to reach a new audience of soccer players...
by NSC Admin | Dec 5, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats, Upcoming Events
If you’re looking for opportunities to get noticed by college coaches from across the country, chances are you’ve come across soccer combines in your search. Similar to a college showcase, combines offer exposure to college coaches and the chance to create...
by NSC Admin | Nov 18, 2022 | NSC Campus, Skates
Last weekend, the NSC Super Rink celebrated the 30th anniversary of the All-American Girls Hockey Tournament. 72 teams competed for the championship title at the historic event. Beyond just game play, players enjoyed a 30th anniversary party in the rink with an...
by NSC Admin | Oct 31, 2022 | NSC Campus, Sports, Media Releases, In the News
Blaine, Minn. (October 31, 2022) – The National Sports Center (NSC) announced that it will begin construction three artificial turf fields that will host soccer, lacrosse, ultimate, and flag football activities to start. The fields will be located on the south side of...
by NSC Admin | Oct 24, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats
The third annual Soktoberfest Adult Soccer Tournament kicked off from October 15-16 in the National Sports Center Stadium. Teams in their 30s and 60s alike competed for their division’s cash prize. Thank you players for coming out to compete, and ...
by NSC Admin | Oct 10, 2022 | Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Sports, Media Releases, Upcoming Events
The 10th annual Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo is set to take place at the National Sports Center from November 18-20, 2022. With ice fishing season around the corner, the event will give fishermen an opportunity to attend seminars from professionals, preview the latest...
by NSC Admin | Sep 30, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats
The 2022 Fall Cup Girls’ Tournament rang in autumn at the National Sports Center campus last weekend. 122 teams competed in the tournament, including clubs from Canada, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
by NSC Admin | Sep 19, 2022 | NSC Campus, Golf, Sports, Photos
NSC Fund for Play put on its second annual Fund for Play Golf Classic at Victory Links Golf Course on Monday, September 12th. 24 teams competed in the fundraising tournament, which was followed by dinner, a raffle and a silent auction in the clubhouse. This year, over...
by NSC Admin | Aug 24, 2022 | Opinion, NSC Campus
This summer, I was given the great opportunity to be a Content Creation Intern at the National Sports Center. As the summer is starting to come to a close, I am finding myself reflecting on all of the fun and exciting moments I was given the opportunity to take part...
by NSC Admin | Aug 17, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats, Photos
Last Wednesday, the 7th annual Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game took place in the National Sports Center Stadium. The East and West All-Star teams, consisting of 40 players with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics athletes) and without intellectual...
by NSC Admin | Aug 1, 2022 | NSC Campus, Golf
Youth hockey supporters, 1980 Olympians, current NHL and college players and coaches gathered at Victory Links Golf Course on Monday, July 25th to take part in the 16th Annual Herb Brooks Celebrity Golf Classic. Proceeds from the event contributed toward funding Herb...
by NSC Admin | Jun 15, 2022 | NSC Campus, Cleats
With 350 teams representing eight states and provinces, the NSC All American Cup filled every corner of the campus with high energy, competitive soccer and a variety of summer treats. As the National Sports Center photographer, my job is to capture special moments at...
by NSC Admin | Jun 10, 2022 | Entertainment, Sports, Photos, Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Cleats
We held our 2nd Intro to Sports Day at the National Sports Center where children ages 2 and up are able to try different sports for free for the day. Some of the sports your kiddos could try are Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Basketball and volleyball! Check out the...
by NSC Admin | Jun 9, 2022 | Entertainment, NSC Campus
The annual Centerview 4th graders versus teachers soccer game was exciting. Everyone was playing hard and smiling big. See our photo recap below. Have a great summer everyone!
by NSC Admin | Jun 7, 2022 | NSC Campus, Golf, Sports
Meet Grace Johnson: Grace Johnson just finished 8th grade at Westwood middle school. Grace is a member of the Spring Lake Park Varsity Girls Golf team. Grace started taking group golf lessons through the First Tee program once a week at age 10. In the 7th grade, she...
by NSC Admin | Jun 3, 2022 | Photos, NSC Campus, Cleats, Sports
Kickin’ off summer at nsc cup Memorial Day weekend was full of soccer at the National Sports Center, with U10 through U19 divisions competing in the 28th annual NSC Cup Memorial Day tournament. Congratulations to the tournament champions, and thank you to all...
by NSC Admin | Dec 15, 2021 | Upcoming Events, Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Cleats, Sports
What is futsal? Futsal is a pared-down version of outdoor soccer played indoors, on a smaller field and with fewer players (five-a-side). The term ‘futsal’ stems from the Spanish or Portuguese word for “soccer” and the French or Spanish word for “room”—fútbol de salón...
by NSC Admin | Jul 8, 2019 | NSC Campus, Cleats
Big news for the National Sports Center! We’ve changed our outdoor field naming system. As of July 2019, all outdoor fields at the NSC campus are identified by number and all parking lots are identified by single letter. Click the map to view a full-size PDF...
