* The tournament was a total success, as it has been in the past. The revenue brought in to our city is amazing. The kids and parents look forward to the event every year. The heat was a factor, but beyond our control. We rented a hotel room for two nights even though we live locally. It was a great weekend!

* What a great event. My hat is off to your team! We see many events in our business and this event seemed unusually well organized. Congrats!

* I just wanted to thank everyone who was involved with sand soccer at Virginia Beach. Our boys team loved it and are already talking about next year. You guys did an awesome job, especially handling the oppressive heat and hot sand. Here's to Next Year...thank you so much!

* I appreciate how much effort goes into planning and running a tournament of this size. I want to compliment everyone involved, especially with the complications of hot weather.

* Our kids had a fantastic time at your sand soccer tournament...scorching heat and all!!! It was our first time and everyone is talking about coming back already. One of our soccer moms plans to write a story for our local paper. You should be commended for a fantastically run tournament. All the helpers were so nice.

* Thanks for a great weekend of sand soccer. Despite the heat, it was fun!

* The tournament was a great success! It was very well planned and a lot of fun for our parents and players to attend. The collateral events, such as LatinFest and fireworks, added to the experience. Thank you all for your hard work under crazy conditions. We had a good time and plan to return next year.

* This is our 7th year coming from New York to the Sand Soccer tournament. We look forward to it every year and are already talking about next year's trip. Great job to all of you who make it such a wonderful experience year after year. We'll see you next year -

* Congrats on the Champions (HRSC Elite) and on a great tournament - we had a total blast! I'm putting together a website for our beach soccer team (Southern Califormia's SoCal Beach FC). Take care and thanks again for a wonderful time.

* As a 4th year participant in the Sand Soccer tournament, I want to compliment all of you on a job well done. Even with the heat, it was a FANTASTIC weekend. The tournament addressed the heat issue quickly and effectively and ensured that it would be a safe and fun weekend for all. From the information provided (fields, registration, officiating, communications), the entire staff and volunteers should be commended. YOU ROCK!

* Even thought the heat was unbearable, we felt the tournament was extremely successful. We are from the Richmond area and this is the 3rd year we have visited Va Beach. We counted our Richmond network and easily brought over 150 people. You really put on a great tournament! Our families will continue to play in this fun-filled tournament. Most refs should be commended on a great job. All were very nice to coaches and players.

* Hats off to you guys for running a great tournament and we look forward to coming back next year.

* From a vendor: Congrats on another great tournament! Even with the challenges of the weather, I heard lots of positive feedback.

* Despite the heat, you staged a great tournament once again! My kids favorite soccer weekend of the year is always the sand soccer weekend. We appreciate all the efforts of the volunteers and vendors. Also, compliments on the decision to shorten the periods due to heat - smart move. Thanks again for all the work you put into this!

* Thanks for another great tournament despite the crazy heat...and for the sports medicine team for being on site. My daughter needed some icing down and they were very helpful. We will be back and hope the weather is more like the previous two years.