by admin | Sep 19, 2024 | NSC Campus, Sports, Media Releases, Press Release, NSC Download
BLAINE, Minn. (September 18, 2024) – The National Sports Center (NSC) in Blaine is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with Dream Big Hoops to expand basketball training opportunities and offerings to local youth. This partnership between the two non-profit...
by Holly Hughes | Jul 2, 2024 | Sports, NSC Download
The National Sports Center hosts Next Level Hockey Camp each summer, intended to elevate children’s hockey skills. These weeklong camps run from June to August and offer an action-packed, all-day training experience designed for passionate athletes ages 8...
by Mitch Pettijohn | Jun 12, 2024 | NSC Download, NSC Campus, Cleats, Sports
The 2024 All American Cup brought teams from all over the Midwest and greater surrounding areas to compete this past weekend at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN.Congratulations to all who competed, and to those who were able finish as Champions! Age...
by Brooke | Jun 4, 2024 | Media Releases, NSC Download, Lifestyle, Sports
As we bid farewell to our esteemed National Sports Center Foundation (NSCF) Board Chair, John McClellan, we reflect on a remarkable career that has spanned decades and impacted countless lives. John’s path to the NSC is a testament to his unwavering commitment...
by Brooke | May 2, 2024 | NSC Download, Cleats, Sports, Photos
The Kick-Off Challenge Soccer Tournament 2024 has left a mark in National Sports Center soccer history with its epic display of skill, determination, and resilience. Despite facing adverse weather conditions, 93 teams from across the region gathered at two locations...
by Sebastian Cocco | Jan 30, 2024 | Sports, NSC Download
Youth sports are more important now than ever. The overall participation of kids in sports was hit hard by the pandemic, so it’s crucial that both kids and parents know the benefits associated with playing ball. Since the list is virtually endless, we’ll...
by bolson | Nov 20, 2023 | Cleats, Sports, Photos, College, NSC Download
The NSC Fall College Showcase Soccer Tournament unfolded under a benevolent autumn sky, setting the stage for a thrilling display of skill, teamwork, and recruitment opportunities. With 40 girls’ teams and 8 boys’ teams, boasting a total of over 825...
by bolson | Nov 20, 2023 | Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Sports, Sustainability, NSC Download
Earlier in 2023, the National Sports Center was awarded $9.6M in funds from the state of Minnesota for asset preservation. The facility is state-owned and managed by the National Sports Center Foundation (NSCF). The nearly 34-year-old facility has millions of dollars...
by NSC Admin | Aug 30, 2023 | Photos, USA CUP, USA CUP Photos, Recruitment, USA CUP Qualifiers, Cleats, Sports
The first Target USA CUP Qualifier on the road to Target USA CUP 2024 kicked off in Salt Lake City, Utah this past weekend with 8 teams earning free player fees to USA CUP next July! We’d like to thank all the teams who participated in this event ranging from...
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 | Aug 2, 2023 | Golf, Sports, Photos, In the News
The 2023 PGA Tour 3M Open Weekend had some familiar and not so familiar faces take on the course. Check out the photos!
by NSC Admin | Jul 26, 2023 | USA CUP, Videos, Officials, Referee, USA CUP Videos, Target USA CUP Media Releases, NSC Campus, Sports
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 Molly Scarborough | Jul 19, 2023 | Daily Kick, USA CUP, Cleats, Sports
Speak Up at Target USA CUP is serving three main pillars around mental health – expanding awareness, increasing education, and connecting with community organizers. To build on this, the U.S. Center for Mental Health & Sport (USC-MHS) is offering its ACT!...
by NSC Admin | Jun 6, 2023 | Sports, USA CUP, NSC Campus
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 | NSC Campus, Sports, USA CUP, Uncategorized
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 | 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 10, 2022 | NSC Campus, Sports, Media Releases, Upcoming Events, Lifestyle
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 19, 2022 | Golf, Sports, Photos, NSC Campus
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 | Jul 10, 2022 | USA CUP, USA CUP Photos, Cleats, Sports
Over the past three days, soccer players from around the world played in the Target USA CUP Weekend Tournament at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. The Weekend Tournament took place June 8-10 before the larger, week-long tournament, which is scheduled to begin...
by NSC Admin | Jun 27, 2022 | Skates, Sports, Videos
In this episode of Meet the Icons, Tim McNiff sits down with girls’ hockey Olympic Medalist, Maddie Rooney. They discuss the evolution of girls’ hockey and the upcoming All American Girls Hockey Tournament. want to learn more about the All American Girls...
by NSC Admin | Jun 10, 2022 | Sports, Photos, Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Cleats, Entertainment
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 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 | NSC Campus, Cleats, Sports, Photos
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 | Feb 4, 2022 | Sports, Opinion
Last Wednesday marked the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day. As we celebrate the accomplishments, influence, and leadership of female athletes, the progress of women’s sports over the last half century is as incredible as it is incomplete. Title IX...
by NSC Admin | Dec 15, 2021 | Lifestyle, NSC Campus, Cleats, Sports, Upcoming Events
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 | Sep 22, 2019 | Cleats, Entertainment, Sports, Photos
If you’ve ever wondered what Ultimate Frisbee is like, you’re not alone.Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact, self-officiating team sport. Yes, you read that right: self-officiating.For someone who normally watches soccer or football, this sounds crazy. How...
