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Slightly Stoopid with Pepper, Common Kings, and Fortunate Youth at Petco Park September 3, 5pm As part of their new tour across North America, the members of Slightly Stoopid return to San Diego Petco Park on September 3. Slightly Stoopid was started by San Diego-based childhood friends Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald in 1995. They have become known for their unique fusion of musical genres, from rock, reggae, and blues to hip-hop, funk, punk, metal, and folk music. They have performed at major music festivals, including Coachella, Lollapalooza, New Orleans Jazz Fest, and Cali Vibes, and their record label, Stoopid Records, has garnered over one million sales and two Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified Gold singles. Tickets are $60. Petco Park is located at 100 Park Blvd., San Diego. For more information, visit www.mlb.com/ padres/ballpark.
Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition August 6 On August 6, pet owners can catch a wave with their furry friends at the Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition. This fun-filled day features daring dogs who jump onto their boards, paddle out, and entertain spectators with their surfing skills. The event is held near Imperial Beach Pier. The first competition took place in Imperial Beach in 2006, and the Surf Dog series has since expanded to include contests in Huntington Beach as well. The competition returns to Imperial Beach after a year off due to COVID-19. At a Surf Dog competition, dog surfing is just one of the attractions. For dogs and owners that prefer to stay on dry land, there is an expo, dog rescues, and plenty of cool surFUR swag. For more information, visit www.surfdogevents.com.
The Beach Soccer Championships June 3-5 The Beach Soccer Championships return to Oceanside Harbor from June 3 to 5. The competition represents the start of the summer soccer season in Southern California, with a beach party atmosphere that includes music and entertainment. Teams from all age groups compete throughout the weekend, and there is also a professional division. The championship draws more than 50,000 spectators each year and attracts some of the best soccer players in the world, including Nick Perera and Chris Toth of the U.S. National Beach Soccer Team. There are also camps and clinics, where athletes can learn techniques used by pro soccer players. For the first time this year, the event features the Beach Football Championships as well. Sanctioned by the Flag Football World Championship Tour, the football championship consists of competitive flag football in youth, adult men, adult women, and coed brackets. There is free parking at Oceanside Transit Center, where shuttles run every 15 minutes, and various locations along Harbor Drive in Oceanside. For more information, visit www.beachsoccerusa.org.
Switchfoot Bro-Am Surf Contest and Beach Fest at Moonlight Beach June 18, 7am-5pm Switchfoot Bro-Am kicks off the start of summer in San Diego on June 18. Hosted by Grammy Award-winning rock band Switchfoot, along with Rob Machado, it features surfing competitions, food, vendor booths, and live music throughout the day. The festival typically draws about 17,000 people to Moonlight Beach each year. The Bro-Am Surf Contest is a major part of Beach Fest. It features pro teams, juniors, surf jousting, and the Junior Seau Foundation Adaptive Surf Program, presented by Challenged Athletes Foundation athletes. The competitions start at 7am. Beach goers can also rock out to live performances by Switchfoot and special guests. Past performers have included Rob Machado, Jason Mraz, Needtobreathe, Echosmith, Lifehouse, American Authors, Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters) and John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls).
The Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation raises funds for non-profits offering services to disadvantaged youth, with a focus on programs related to art, surfing, and music. This year’s beneficiaries include A Step Beyond, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Feeding San Diego, Monarch School, and Save the Music Foundation. In addition to sales from vendors at Bro-Am, the foundation raises funds through the annual Benefit Party. This year’s Benefit Party takes place from 6pm to 10pm on June 24 at a private location in Carlsbad. More than 500 attendees can enjoy interactive experiences, live and silent auctions, delicious food and drinks, and a live performance by Switchfoot. Beach Fest activities are free and open to the public, but there is an option to purchase VIP tickets for the afternoon concert. Moonlight Beach is located at 400 B St., Encinitas. For more information, visit www.broam.org.
69th Annual World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament July 9-10 and 16-17 For the 69th year, Old Mission Beach Athletic Club brings the Over-The-Line (OTL) Tournament to Mission Bay’s Fiesta Island Park. The tournament attracts an international crowd of participants and spectators each year. It takes place over two weekends from July 9 to 10 and July 16 to 17. Games begin promptly at 7:30am and continue until dark. Over-The-Line participants compete in a softball-like bat and ball sport. Three-player teams are encouraged to create unique and unusual names for their teams and many participate while wearing wild costumes. The court is made of a rope triangle in the sand. Hits are made when a ball is hit into fair territory on the fly without being caught by fielders, when any ball is touched and dropped by fielders, or when fielders cross “the line” or any of its extensions when attempting to catch a ball. Three hits in an inning scores one run, while each additional hit in that same inning scores one
more run, and a home run “clears the bases.” On the first weekend of play, teams compete in three-inning games. On the second weekend of play, teams participate in four-inning games. The Over-The-Line Tournament is a free public event and while there are no age restrictions, it is recommended that attendees are 18 years old or older. There are several stands to purchase hot food and cold non-alcoholic drinks. Parking is available adjacent to the playing area and at the northeast corner of Sea World Drive and Pacific Highway. Free shuttle buses are provided for convenience. Fiesta Island Park is located at 1590 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego. For more information, visit www. ombac.org/over-the-line.
Beach Bocce World Championship September 17 Each year, the annual Beach Bocce World Championship attracts more than 450 two-person teams that compete for the title of World Champion in four divisions. These divisions include Mens Intermediate, Mens Open, Womens, and Mixed. The event is highlighted by colorful costumes and intense competition. This year’s tournament takes place on September 17. It has previously been held at Del Mar’s Dog Beach, but this year’s tournament is at a brand-new location on Mariner’s Point in Mission Bay. For more information, call (760) 444-4893 or visit www.beachbocce.com.
San Diego Surf Cup Soccer Championship July 22-25 and July 30-August 1 Top youth soccer teams from all over the nation, thousands of spectators, and more than 500 college coaches and scouts convene for the San Diego Surf Cup. The Class I Tournament is open to USYSA, US Club Soccer, Super Y League and FIFA affiliated teams. The first weekend of play is from July 22 to 25. It is known as the Olders Weekend because the players were born between 2004 and 2008. The Olders Weekend is presented in a hybrid format that combines both the showcase and tournament. The second tournament weekend, from July 30 to
August 1, is for players born between 2009 and 2015. It features a straight tournament format with three games guaranteed. For each division, girls’ games are played at Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar, and boys’ games are played at SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside. All semifinals and finals take place at Surf Cup Sports Park on July 25 (for Olders) and August 1 (for Youngers). SoCal Sports Complex is located at 3300 El Corazon Drive, Oceanside. Surf Cup Sports Park is located at 4989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar. For more information, visit www.surfcup.com.
