WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. United announced today the club has joined District Sports to host the 2006 Cherry Blossom Soccer Tournament. The 32-team co-ed tournament will be held on the National Mall April 1-2 and is an official event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The winner of the adult tournament will receive four 2006 D.C. United season tickets.
Each participant in the tournament will receive a ticket to United's 2006 season opener at RFK Stadium, as the Black-and-Red take on their Atlantic Cup rivals, the MetroStars. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, April 2. To enter the tournament or for more information, please visit www.cherryblossomsoccer.org or contact the Tournament Director, Benjamin Min at 202-725-5339. For sponsorship opportunities at the tournament please contact Scott Miller at D.C. United at smiller@dcunited.com or 202-587-5435.
About District Sports:
District Sports was founded in 2004 to provide organized recreational activities and sports leagues for Adults and Youths in the District of Columbia. District Sports encourages and promotes sportsmanship, community and enjoyment of all recreational activities. District Sports supports non-profit sports leagues, District of Columbia Public Schools, and any organization that benefits communities in the District of Columbia.
About the National Cherry Blossom Festival®:
The National Cherry Blossom Festival®, Washington, D.C. is an annual two-week, citywide event featuring daily cultural performances by local, national and international entertainers. Other events include art exhibits, fireworks, arts & crafts demonstrations, sports competitions and special events celebrating spring. The 2006 festival will be held March 25 - April 9 and is highlighted by the Southwest Airlines Presents the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival® and the Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival on Saturday, April 8. The National Cherry Blossom Festival® celebrates the 94th Anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the citizens of the United States and Japan. Visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.
