Love the ocean? Join us for our 3rd Annual World Oceans Day Celebration in Hampton Beach! Saturday, June 2, 2018 9:00 AM: Run for the Ocean 5K: The unique race is half on the beach, half on the sidewalk. Enjoy beautiful ocean views the whole way! Put together a team of 8 or more and receive a $5 discount on registration! We’ll have great prizes, including prizes for fastest runners, biggest fundraisers, best costume and most litter picked up during the race. 10:30 AM: Beach Cleanup: All supplies are provided. Families, individuals and large and small groups are all welcome! All Day: Blue Ocean Discovery Center Visit our Blue Ocean Discovery Center and get a sneak peek at our new exhibits for 2018! Touch tanks, displays, and activities for all ages. All proceeds benefit our mission to protect marine life in the Gulf of Maine through research, education and inspiring action. Want to Join Us? Register for the Race! Online registration opens March 1, 2018 – Start getting a team together! First 150 registrants receive our exclusive cotton race t-shirt (note: we don’t use tech shirts as they are made of plastic)! Registration discount available for those who register before May 21 or are part of a team of 8 or more. Online registration closes at noon on June 1. Day-of registration available for $30 starting at 7 AM Saturday, June 2 at our registration tent, which is located near the Sea Shell stage. Sign up for the cleanup: Sign up here (coming soon). Become a sponsor! E-mail or call (603-431-0260) Jen for information. Volunteer! We’re looking for 40-50 volunteers to help us on race day. E-mail events@blueoceansociety.org for more information.

The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire’s mission is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and support. Come join our Walk by the Sea along Hampton Beach. It is the one time during the year when the whole brain injury community comes together to celebrate our accomplishments and share a fun day at the shore. This annual event helps us to continue our efforts to create more public awareness about the “silent epidemic” and ultimately fulfill our mission. If you are unable to attend, you may show your support by pledging to a friend or sending a donation to BIANH. 100% of your pledge dollars supports the work of the BIANH.

The fun starts Wednesday, June 11th, 2018 when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up the sponsor site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 27th. Watch Greg Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site. View all entries on line at this website.  The competition is by invitation only.  The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks.

Schedule for 2018 Master Sand Sculpting Competition:

Mon. – Wed. – June 11 – 13 Massive 100 Ton Sponsor Site Created Wed., June 13 – Sponsors Grand Finale with a Master Group Carve. Thurs., Fri., & Sat., June 14-15-16 – Solo Competition $15,000 purse and entry awards. Sat., June 16 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award. Sat., June 16 at 8:00 PM Awards Ceremony on Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM. The event is lighted for nightly viewing thru June 27th.

The fun starts Wednesday, June 11th, 2018 when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up the sponsor site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 27th. Watch Greg Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site. View all entries on line at this website.  The competition is by invitation only.  The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks.

Schedule for 2018 Master Sand Sculpting Competition:

Mon. – Wed. – June 11 – 13 Massive 100 Ton Sponsor Site Created Wed., June 13 – Sponsors Grand Finale with a Master Group Carve. Thurs., Fri., & Sat., June 14-15-16 – Solo Competition $15,000 purse and entry awards. Sat., June 16 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award. Sat., June 16 at 8:00 PM Awards Ceremony on Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM. The event is lighted for nightly viewing thru June 27th.

The fun starts Wednesday, June 11th, 2018 when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up the sponsor site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 27th. Watch Greg Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site. View all entries on line at this website.  The competition is by invitation only.  The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks.

Schedule for 2018 Master Sand Sculpting Competition:

Mon. – Wed. – June 11 – 13 Massive 100 Ton Sponsor Site Created Wed., June 13 – Sponsors Grand Finale with a Master Group Carve. Thurs., Fri., & Sat., June 14-15-16 – Solo Competition $15,000 purse and entry awards. Sat., June 16 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award. Sat., June 16 at 8:00 PM Awards Ceremony on Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM. The event is lighted for nightly viewing thru June 27th.

SPIKE UNIVERSITY is an organization that grows and graduates youth beach volleyball players toward: -Recruited to a national division 1 beach volleyball team -Advancing volleyball skills for elite beach tournament competition -Improving indoor volleyball skills using the very rigorous beach experience We maximize your happiness with your volleyball game. Spike-U provides opportunities to learn, compete and love the sport of beach volleyball. Our great coaching, clinics and competitions utilize unique techniques in helping you realize fun and success! We partner with you, your teammate and your parents to bring your game to a higher level. Whether you want to learn beach volleyball for fun, compete or become a world tour player, SPIKE-U is for you. Every SPIKE-U player graduates into one of 3 levels…….Bronze, Silver or Gold depending on their individual and team based skills. Players can also achieve two premier ranks: “Queens of the Beach” (team) and “Master” (individual). Don’t worry about where you’re located in New England (CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT) or Canada, SPIKE-U utilizes local sand volleyball courts for private instruction and clinics just for you. Check out our map of sand courts in New England . SPIKE-U tournaments are typically within 15 to 90 minutes from you so come join the fun! We especially welcome players from across the USA and Canada to compete in our tournaments!