Frontwave Credit Union Signs on as Official Financial Sponsor of the Beach Soccer Championships

 Oceanside, CA – Frontwave Credit Union announced today that it will become the official Financial Sponsor of the 2022 Beach Soccer Championships, one of the largest beach soccer tournaments in the United States. 

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After being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beach Soccer Championships returns to Oceanside the first weekend in June (June 3 – 5). The annual festival draws over 10,000 participants and 50,000 attendees to the local beaches, and includes a Professional division attracting some of the best beach soccer players from around the world, including Mexico, Spain, Italy, United Arab Emirates and Brazil. 

Among various activations, the partnership includes naming rights for the Frontwave BeSoCha Cantina, a recent addition to the Beach Soccer Championships that enables attendees to enjoy food, beverages and entertainment while taking in all the beach soccer action. 

“At Frontwave, we ensure that we reflect our community and connect with our Members. Our Members work hard and play hard, just like the players in the Beach Soccer Championships. That’s what makes this partnership such a great fit for us,” said Todd Kern, Chief Experience Officer at Frontwave Credit Union. “We’re excited to be part of the return of this fun festival that shines a light on our fantastic community here in Oceanside.” 

“We are thrilled to have Frontwave Credit Union join the Oceanside Beach Soccer family,” said Frank Zimmerman, operator of the Beach Soccer Championships. “Frontwave has been part of the Oceanside community for 70 years, and we’re excited to help them engage with our audience and find creative ways to build lasting memories here on the beach.” 

About Frontwave Credit Union 

Frontwave Credit Union is a member-owned not-for-profit financial institution serving San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Frontwave Credit Union provides a portfolio of financial products and services including checking and savings accounts, auto loans, mortgage loans, credit cards, home equity loans, and financial planning. Forged in 1952 as Camp Pendleton Federal Credit Union in Oceanside, California, Frontwave has grown from 8 civil service employee members and $40 in assets to over 115,000 members and nearly $1.2 billion in assets. Frontwave Credit Union has been awarded Department of the Navy’s 2020 Best Credit Union of the Year, voted San Diego’s Best Credit Union in the 2020 and 2021 San Diego Reader “Best Of” Readers Poll, and is continuously recognized as a best place to work in Southern California, winning the Peter Barron Stark Award for Workplace Excellence again in 2021. To learn more, visit the Front Wave Credit Union website.

About The Beach Soccer Championships 

Founded by Oceanside native, Frank Zimmerman, The Beach Soccer Championship has been ranked among the top 3 beach soccer club events in the world. Celebrating its 14th year, The Beach Soccer Championship attracts youth teams from across the country and into Mexico. Over the years, the professional division has drawn top talent from across the globe, with teams such as CD Nacional (Portugal) Vasco de Gama (Brazil), and FC Barcelona (Spain) and the current defending champions Lazio (Italy). Each year, the event donates a portion of proceeds to local youth sports programs. To learn more, visit the Beach Soccer USA website.