NORTHWEST SOCCER PARK
Northwest Soccer Park and it's programs are owned and operated by the Whatcom Sports Commission, a 501(C) 3 Non Profit Corporation. The Whatcom Sports Commission is committed to develop and maintain athletic facilities of the highest standards for the benefit of the citizens of Whatcom County.

2008 Baker Blast
June 27-29, 2008
Bellingham, Washington
Northwest Soccer Park

2008 Superfeet Baker Blast Schedules Posted-here

Please Note: 
**DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT NORTHWEST SOCCER PARK**
Please leave your pets at home-Northwest Soccer Park Facility Rules
FREE PARKING! The Superfeet Baker Blast will be offering FREE RV Camping on a first come-first serve basis. Please see refer to the field map for the RV Camping section. Field Map
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For the sixth year the Whatcom Sports Commission is proud to partner with our corporate partner, SuperFeet for the 18th Annual SuperFeet Baker Blast Tournament in Bellingham, Washington. This tournament focuses on bringing in boys' and girls' teams throughout the West to the Northwest Soccer Park. The Baker Blast has a superb history of providing high level boys' and girls' competition, and has a reputation of being a well-organized, first class tournament.

The Baker Blast tournament committee would like to thank SuperFeet for their support of this great event as well as the following companies.  Please take a look at their websites.  Thank you!

Supporting Sponsors
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Tournament Location: Northwest Soccer Park, 5238 Northwest Drive, Bellingham WA.   Northwest Soccer Park is one of the finest soccer complexes in the Northwest, featuring a fully equipped concession building and restroom facility, 31 acres of lush green grass, and a breathtaking view of Mt. Baker.  The Northwest Soccer Park is located in Northwest Washington State, just 10 minutes from downtown Bellingham and 20 minutes from the Canadian boarder. This region offers spectacular sightseeing opportunities from the mountains to the sea. Hotels, shopping and entertainment are only minutes away.

Please apply using the following procedure--please scroll down and read instructions completely:

1.  Complete the writeable PDF 2008 Baker Blast Registration Form and print this out. 

2.  Send your registration form along with your fee of $435-Please pay using check, money order or cashier's check in US Funds--WE DO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR A FEE OF $15.
3.  Mail in registration, payment and a typed completed roster using the Baker Blast roster form or WSYSA's Bonzi for that  lists players names, birth dates, jersey numbers, indicate guest players (limit of 7) Due by May 16th, 2008 to Baker Blast Tournament, 1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA  98229
4.  Application is not complete until registration form, payment and roster are received at the tournament office.

Please note: Out of Washington state Teams Are required to obtain appropriate travel papers from state or provincial associaton.

A completed tournament application form along with the entry fee and tentative team roster must be postmarked no later than May 16th. We will continue to accept applications after the deadline date if there is space available, otherwise your check will be returned and you will be placed on a waiting list. 

Team Selection:  The Baker Blast is a select/premier level tournament accepting teams on a "first completed registration, first serve" basis.  Please be advised that certain divisions may fill up prior to the deadline date. You are not considered registered until your registration form, payment and roster are received at the tournament office.

Format:  Teams will play in a four team matrix whenever possible and be guaranteed at least three-60 minute games. We reserve the right to combine or modify age divisions should the need arise to balance competition.

Awards:  1st and 2nd place winners in each division will receive individual awards and one team award. All rostered players and coaches will receive tournament memento.

Entry Fee: $435.00 US funds and MUST accompany an application form and tentative team roster. Checks or money orders should be made payable to "W.S.C." Entry fee acceptance  made after May 16, 2008 will be on a as team need basis.  Applications will not be accepted without fees.

Acceptance:   You will receive an e-mail notice of your squads acceptance.

Schedules: We anticipate schedules to be mailed out to you no later then June 11, 2008. We try to accommodate all requests for late games on Friday. However, this is not always possible. Please be prepared to play an early game on Friday. All teams are scheduled to play ONE GAME ON FRIDAY and two games on Saturday. Semifinal and finals will be played on Sunday.

Withdrawing from the Tournament: After May 16th, teams wishing to withdraw from the tournament must notify us in writing. There will be no refunds issued for teams withdrawing after May 16th Prior to May 16th, teams wishing to withdraw must notify us in writing; refunds will be issued less a $35.00 handling fee.

Tournament Director:      Lance Calloway  
(360) 676-1919 x 109   fax: (360) 734-4514
1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail or call Lance Calloway

Age Groups for 2008: 

Age Group
Birthdate
Age Group
Birthdate
Under 12 Aug 1, 1996-July 31, 1997 Under 16 Aug 1, 1992- July 31, 1993
Under 13 Aug 1, 1995-July 31, 1996 Under 17 Aug 1, 1991- July 31, 1992
Under 14 Aug 1, 1994- July 31, 1995 Under 18 Aug 1, 1990- July 31, 1991
Under 15 Aug 1, 1993- July 31, 1994 Under 19 Aug 1, 1989- July 31, 1990
Canadian Division Level
Equals This Tournament Level of Play
Metro
Premier 1
Gold
Premier 2
Silver
Classic
Rep A
District Gold
Rep B & House
District Silver

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