Soccer in the Sand is a series of beach soccer tournaments held at beach locations in eight different states throughout the United States and Australia. The tournaments feature competitors organized into teams of six-eleven members. The teams compete in one or two day tournaments, depending on location. The beach will be split into different soccer field for the tournament to be played on. This series was created in 2006. Chris Lemay is credited for the existence of these tournaments. Soccer in the sand tournaments also provide skills clinics the Friday before a tournament. Not only do they hold clinics, they also donate money to organizations locally of where the tournament was held. A tournament benefit is held and players are encouraged to bring the whole family and spend time on the be