Photo courtesy of Sports Blast.
Sports Blast
For 15 years, 280 Sports Blast has hosted a variety of events and sports programs.
There’s more than just soccer going on at 280 Sports Blast, formerly known as 280 Soccer Blast.
“We are pretty versatile,” said Facilities Manager Jason Dunkerley. “We have been in operation now for 15 years. Events have varied from circuses, dog shows, corporate parties, county voting, tournaments for lacrosse, flag football and soccer, camps, classes, clinics, training, field days for day cares and schools.”
The facility has two indoor turf fields (each field is 190 feet by 190 feet — the size of a National Hockey League rink) that are conducive to a wide variety of sporting events. In addition to the fields, the building houses a conference room large enough to accommodate up to 50 people, a full service café and audio/visual hookups with more than 20 large screen televisions.
This summer, you’ll find a variety of camps offered at 280 Sports Blast. In addition to soccer all year long, flag football leagues for children and adult takes place at the facility, and players of all ages can sign up for participation online. Fencing classes are offered throughout the year with the competitive season closely following the school year.
“The class schedule is flexible and students can progress at their own pace,” Dunkerley said. “For those that enjoy competition, the Birmingham Fencing Club hosts tournaments for new students throughout the year, in a fun and relaxed environment. There will be opportunities to train with new and experienced members of the Birmingham Fencing Club as well.”
For more information about 280 Sports Blast, including available dates and programs, visit sportsblastsc.com.
Kids and Tykes Fun Camps
June 16-20, July 14-18
8:30-11:30 a.m.
These camps for children ages 5-8 and ages 3-4 offer a variety of games (relay races, scavenger hunts, tag, soccer and others), coloring and craft time and movie time. Since the fields are indoors, weather will not be a hindrance.
Mighty Mites Summer Soccer Camp
June 2-6, June 9-12, June 23-27, July 7-10, July 21-25
For children who want a camp focused only on soccer, the Mighty Mites summer soccer camp runs June through July. This camp features games, basic skills and a positive introduction to soccer with individual and team contests and small-sided games in a “mini World Cup competition.”
Soccer Day Camp
June 2-6, June 9-12, June 23-27, July 7-10
9.a.m-4 p.m.
For older children (ages 7-16) who want to learn and perfect the game of soccer, the summer soccer day camp focuses on developing the camper’s confidence with a soccer ball and improving technical skills under the guidance of expert soccer coaches. Campers learn and develop at their own pace.
The World Cup Camp
July 7-11, July 28-August 1
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The World Cup Camp, for ages 7-16, focus on the techniques and playing styles used in soccer from across the world. Players will focus on ball mastery, attacking, passing and receiving. During the afternoon, players shift their focus to small-sided and team oriented training games. The camp finishes with a “mini World Cup competition.”
