CONTACTS
Contact Leon Zavalkov for Surf Tournament Questions
VOLUNTEER ROLES
Field Marshal
Table & Chairs
Ice Coolers + Water
Field Lining
Non-Participation Fee ($100)
Surf Classic FAQ’s
The best place to get information about the tournament is: https://scsurfsoccer.com/summerclassic
If you cannot find the answers on the website or this FAQ, first contact your team manager. Escalations (if required) can go to Tournament Director, Leon Zavalkov scsurfsummerclassic@gmail.com
Surf Classic is played at various venues mostly in San Clemente and all in Southern Orange County. The complete list of field locations with address can be found here: https://scsurfsoccer.com/summerclassic/fields/
The success of Surf Classic is dependent on SC Surf community supporting the annual tournament. Proceeds from the tournament contribute directly to scholarships, equipment maintenance, and club expenses so volunteer participation is essential. The following language can be found in your player contract with San Clemente Surf Soccer Club:
Volunteer Commitment & Fundraising
We require that all families volunteer a minimum of 6 hours of parent time for club-sanctioned activities. Of those 6 hours of volunteer time, it is mandatory for each family to volunteer at least 3 hours for our club’s own tournament*. We also require that all players and families actively participate in club-sanctioned fundraising activities and expect players to raise a minimum of $200 through these activities. Parent volunteerism and fundraising is a big part of our success as a club.
SC Surf Soccer Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) due to its charitable work in the community and the scholarships we make possible for players who would not otherwise have the opportunity to play at the club level. All players benefit as we raise funds to purchase new equipment, take care of fields, and add to our scholarship fund.
* If you are unable to fulfill your 3-hour mandatory tournament volunteer commitment, you will be assessed a fee of $100. This is mandatory for all families even if your player is not playing in the tournament.
The sign-up Genius link has been provided in TeamSnap. It is a first come, first serve basis so please sign up early. Once signed up any “trading” between volunteers must be approved by both parties and communicated in writing to email: ChrisM@scsurfsoccer.com
TBD, dependent on when brackets are finalized, likely +/- 10-14 days before the tournament.
There are (4) main volunteer roles:
- Field Marshal: 3-hour shift
- Water & Ice: Delivery/Pick up both tournament days
- Table & Chairs (2): Deliver/Pick up both tournament days
- Pre-Tournament Field Lining with Coach Lalo & Coach Alek (Wednesday & Thursday)
The Field Marshall role is a commitment of 3 hours to your selected venue providing support and communication to tournament referees, participants and families. For each venue, there will be 2 or 3 field marshals. Therefore, you will be teamed up with at least 1 other San Clemente Surf volunteer. The field marshal volunteer role helps to ensure a smooth, safe, and positive environment at tournament games. It is an extra layer of support for the referees and a central point of contact for issues that may arise. Responsibilities include:
- Checking in teams
- Supporting referees
- Reporting scores
- Acting as a liaison before/after shift for other field marshals
While marshals aren’t referees and don’t make officiating decisions, they play a crucial role in promoting good sportsmanship and ensuring a positive experience for all participants and attendees at a soccer match.
Yes, volunteer brings volunteer-supplied medium or large cooler* filled with volunteer-purchased ice and bottled water to the venue intended for referees and field staff. Volunteer provides cooler/ice/water and transport to and from field venue BOTH tournament days.
Early morning delivery is 60 minutes prior to the first game. Pick-up is required within 30 minutes of last game ending so volunteers should plan carefully.
Recommended MINIMUM quantities: 2 large bags of ice, 24-pack of bottled water per day.
*It is highly recommended personal items be labeled, i.e. adhere painter’s tape to coolers with contact information such as name + phone number. San Clemente Surf Club is not responsible for lost items.
Many families may own these types of tables and chairs; of course, these can also be borrowed from friends or neighbors. It is not required to purchase tables and chairs so if volunteer does not have them (or access to them), they should consider other volunteer roles.
Early morning delivery is 60 minutes prior to the first game. Pick-up is required within 30 minutes of last game ending so volunteers should plan carefully.
*It is highly recommended personal items be labeled; for example, adhere painter’s tape to tables and chairs with contact information such as name + phone number. San Clemente Surf Club is not responsible for lost items.
Yes, per the San Clemente Surf Club contract, each player’s family must provide minimum 3 hours per player to the Surf Classic tournament. For questions or exceptions, please contact ChrisM@scsurfsoccer.com directly.
Yes, each player’s family must provide 3 volunteer hours toward the Surf Classic tournament per player contract. If unavailable or unwilling to volunteer, please make payment arrangements with your Team Manager for the $100 fee.
Per the player contract, you will be assessed a fee of $100. Please make payment arrangements with your Team Manager for the $100 fee.
Team Managers are responsible for tracking Volunteer commitments by player including the collection fee of $100 by player family if they are unavailable to volunteer. Team managers are the first line of communication and should help answer tournament questions or escalate as needed.
Yes, the ZOOM call was held on Wednesday August 20 at 8pm. You can watch a recording of the call here.
A summary of the call is also provided here:
Field Marshal
At every venue primary location (under the San Clemente Surf EZ-up) field 2-3 field marshals will sit at the provided table and chairs. Tournament T-Shirts for all Field Marshal Volunteers as an appreciation gift for their participation.
Field Marshal – Information Folder
- Schedule
- Match Reports with QR Codes
- Tournament Rules
- Contact information for tournament leadership. Text is preferred.
Field Marshal – Team Check-in
- All team rosters have already been checked in by Leon before the tournament. The only exception is for “guest” players that a team manager can write-in. If a team has a guest player, they MUST provide a valid 2025-26 season player card (physically or virtually); the guest player may not play in the tournament without it. NO expired player cards will be accepted. You do not need to check virtual or physical player cards if the player is already on the roster (only guest write-ins)
- Review team roster with the team manager. Each game has a “match card” showing the uploaded roster. If there are any #missing# jersey numbers, the team manager must update the match card and provide jersey numbers at team check-in.
- Bag tags will be given to all players based on the roster number confirmed before the team’s first tournament game.
- Refer any coach or referee dispute to Leon via text.
Field Marshal – Match Card
- During the game, the referee or field marshals can retain the match card.
- After the game, the referee will record the score. Both the team managers (or coach) should confirm the score + any red cards issued and sign the card.
- Field marshal will scan the QR code, enter the event pin 1044 (same for all games), record the score and red cards. (Leon is making short video to demonstrate.)
- Return the signed completed match cards in case discrepancies or questions to tournament folder.
All Volunteers – Medical
- Professional trainers will be at Vista Hermosa and San Juan Sports Park. For other venues, contact emergency services including 911 if needed for medical attention.
Field Marshal – Other Miscellaneous
- Sunday finals will be written in (final games only)
- Surf Coach will be present at all finals to assist.
- Per the tournament rules for any red card (player, coach or spectator) the associated will team lose 1 point for each red card issued.
Table/Chairs and Water/Ice Volunteers
Please ick up table/chairs by end of match (aim 45 minutes after beginning of last game at your venue each day.) Check Field games on this link to see the last game scheduled.