11th Annual Memorial Sand Soccer Tournament Announces Bethpage Federal Credit Union as Presenting Sponsor

Additional sponsors sought for Michael Scott Barish 1 in 9 event benefiting cancer research (Bethpage, NY...April 8, 2004) Bethpage Federal Credit Union (Bethpage) has signed on as the World Cup" presenting sponsor of the 11th Annual Michael Scott Barish Memorial Sand Soccer Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 19, 2004 (rain date, June 20th) at Riverside Boulevard in Long Beach, New York. The Brazilian-style beach soccer competitions are for male and female participants of all ages, and administered by NOGA Soccer (Garden City, NY), the soccer education company, with proceeds benefiting the Michael Scott Barish 1 in 9 Cancer Research Grant at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

Bethpage, NY (PRWEB) April 12, 2004 --Bethpage Federal Credit Union (Bethpage) has signed on as the World Cup" presenting sponsor of the 11th Annual Michael Scott Barish Memorial Sand Soccer Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 19, 2004 (rain date, June 20th) at Riverside Boulevard in Long Beach, New York. The Brazilian-style beach soccer competitions are for male and female participants of all ages, and administered by NOGA Soccer (Garden City, NY), the soccer education company, with proceeds benefiting the Michael Scott Barish 1 in 9 Cancer Research Grant at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
   
This event is an exciting day at the beach with extraordinary activities, raffles, refreshments, and good friends," said Bethpage AVP of Business Development Linda Armyn. Bethpage is pleased to be the 2004 World Cup" sponsor and we encourage others to become sponsors as well. Not only does this event give childrens soccer leagues, corporate teams, and families the opportunity to come together, the Tournament benefits cancer research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in memory of Michael Scott Barish, a brave young man who battled but could not conquer the disease."
   
Originating in Brazil on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, sand soccer has moved from the Copacabana to Long Beach, New York. Barefoot players follow regular soccer rules and foul calls, but with some fun modifications -- there are unlimited substitutions, no offsides, and kick-ins rather than throw-ins. Five players are required for a team, with corporate teams of eight allowing for player substitutions. Adult co-ed teams must have a least two players of the opposite sex.
    
As the 2004 World Cup" sponsor, Bethpage will participate in the Tournament with two corporate teams, banners on the field, booth space on the boardwalk, and more.
    
Additional exclusive sponsorships are available: the Olympic" at $5,000 with one corporate team of eight people, two banners, booth space and more; Medal" Sponsor at $2,000 with one corporate team of eight people, a banner, boardwalk booth, and more. There are 10 Field" Sponsorships available ($3,500 each) and each includes one corporate team of eight people, naming rights to one playing field; banners and field location signage, boardwalk booth, t-shirt logo, and more. The Travel" Sponsor at $2,500 includes one corporate team of eight people, sponsor identification, banner, boardwalk booth, and more. A Camp" sponsorship at $1,000 includes one corporate team of eight people, and underwrites one child for one week at a sleep-away soccer camp, a banner, and more. In addition to Bethpage, current sponsors include City of Long Beach, Long Island Radio Groups, Personally Yours Entertainment, and Tribune Newspapers. Sponsorship details are available at www.bethpagefcu.com.
   
Boardwalk booths are available individually at $750; sponsorship of a corporate team at $500; playing on a corporate team at $500 and childrens soccer league participation at $175. Team registration forms are available online at www.NOGASoccer.com, or to pay by credit card, call NOGA at 516-489-3900.
   
The Tournament schedule includes teams of seven to nine year-old boys and girls; 10 to 12 year-old boys and girls; 13 to 15 year-old boys and girls; and male and female Open Division.

Based in Bethpage, NY, Bethpage Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit organization offering home financing, consumer and business loans, IRAs and other savings accounts, and free checking to over 123,000 members nationwide. Bethpage also provides credit counseling and educational seminars. In addition to its main office, Bethpage FCU currently maintains Long Island branches in Bay Shore, Glen Cove, Melville, Port Jefferson, Riverhead, Islandia, Greenlawn and Hempstead. Bethpage FCU provides its members no-surcharge ATM access at 27 Shared Service Centers throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. More information about Bethpage Federal Credit Union is available by visiting www.bethpagefcu.com.
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