Long Island Rough Riders to Host Beach Soccer Tournament in Wantagh

The Long Island Rough Riders semi-pro soccer team announced last week that it will be hosting its first annual Beach Bash Summer Tournament at Wantagh's  in late July.

The summer beach soccer tournament scheduled from July 28-29 is open to teams from youth leagues, high school and adult divisions.

"This is a tournament like no other, and we are excited about the opportunity to host this event," said Flavio Ferri, vice president of the Long Island Rough Riders, which competes in the USL Premier Development League. "Playing in the sand will allow players to experience soccer in a whole new way."

The Rough Riders have also scheduled two camps at in Seaford this summer for ages 5-12 that will be held from July 16-19 and Aug. 6-9 from 5-8 p.m. 

The Long Island Rough Riders play their home games at St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington. The team is scheduled to kick off the 2012 season on May 15 at home against Reading United AC starting at 7 p.m. 

To register for the beach soccer tournament, at Jones Beach, click here. For further information on the tournament or the Long Island Rough Rider camps at Cedar Creek Park, visit the team's website or e-mail Meghan Frey at mfrey@globallsportscenters.com.