Calling All Competitive AYSO Teams to Join the Battle!
Kick off your 2026-27 AYSO soccer season with us in Long Beach, CA, from August 21st-23rd! The AYSO Battle at the Beach is the perfect pre-season tournament to get your team ready for fall competition. (Note: Some local teams may play Friday night, but most teams will play Sat & Sun only).
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Calling all Independent Referees
Players aren't the only ones developing on the field. This tournament is great for veteran referees to shake off the cobwebs, or new referees to get their whistles wet (literally).
If you're a free agent referee looking to pick up some games, please submit your info on our Independent Referee form.
Tournament Highlights
- Single-year divisions, ideal for AYSO EXTRA, Alliance, and Matrix teams
- Upper and lower flights (when bracket sizes allow)
- Three games guaranteed, and medal rounds
- Free pins & t-shirts for players and coaches
- T-shirts & priceless flipping coins for referees
- Trophies & medals for finalists
- GOALIE WARS mini-tournament Saturday night
- Easy-to-access fields & free parking, shady fields
- Food vendors
Download 2026 Tournament Invite 
Competitive, Single-Year Brackets
This tournament features single-year brackets (based on the upcoming Fall 2026/27 AYSO Calendar, Aug - July) and multiple flights, making it ideal for:
- AYSO EXTRA Teams
- AYSO Matrix Teams
- AYSO Alliance Teams
- Other Competitive Travel/AYSO Teams
Teams are placed in single-year divisions based on the oldest player:
- 09U — birth months Aug 2017 - July 2018
- 10U — birth months Aug 2016 - July 2017
- 11U — birth months Aug 2015 - July 2016
- 12U — birth months Aug 2014 - July 2015
- 13U — birth months Aug 2013 - July 2014
- 14U — birth months Aug 2012 - July 2013
Team Registration & Selection
Registration will be opening soon!
Teams are selected in ROUNDS. That means a team that applies April 1st will be given the same consideration as a team that applies June 20th.
This is not a "first-come-first-serve" tournament. First and second round spots go to teams who are bringing full referee crews. Last year we had an incredible 75% of teams with full crews — this makes the referee load lighter for everyone, and means fewer matches to cover!
Teams that bring full referee crews get first priority.
After round 1, we may or may not hold a round 2, depending on the number of registrations received.
Key Dates
- Registration opens: Soon. Check back in early April.
- Round 1 Application Deadline: June 20th.
- Round 1 Acceptance Emails: June 27th.
- Round 2 Application Deadline: July 12th
- Round 2 Acceptance Emails: July 19th.
- After July 19th, rolling acceptance (space permitting)
2026 Fees
- $900 ($650 Entry Fee. $250 Refundable Referee Deposit)
We require teams to submit a single payment within two weeks of receiving official acceptance. If you have not received a "congratulations you are selected" email, then do NOT send payment or paperwork at this time.
We accept Region Check or Zelle. (Zelle account [email protected]. For paper check, see online application, or Team Invite PDF for snail mail address.)
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Tournament FAQ
Is this just for EXTRA™ teams?
No! The tournament began as a way for EXTRA teams to prepare for the upcoming season, but if you are a similar level / year-round AYSO All-Star or Tournament team, we would love to have you. The only requirement is that players are registered in AYSO for the upcoming Fall season.
My roster isn't finalized yet. Can I still join?
Yes! Go ahead and register your team online to reserve your spot.
My team has kids with different birth years. Can we still participate?
Yes! Your team will play in the year division of the oldest player on your team. (We use single year divisions.)
Are there Friday night games?
Up to you. When you register, you choose whether you can play Friday or not. For most, no.
How many games do teams get to referee?
We ask teams to cover six referee slots in total. If you have a team of 3 referees, that is two matches. If you have fewer referees, you can still get a partial/prorated referee refund based on the number of slots you cover.
I am an independent AYSO referee and would like to volunteer my time.
You are a beautiful unicorn. Thank you! Please submit your info on our Independent Referee form. (This is not for referees who are part of a team participating in the tournament.)
Tournament Rules
Download the 2026 Tournament Rules.
Questions?
Email our Tournament Director, Jamie Lawendowski, at [email protected].
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