<p>Volleyball players flock to the sand and sun for the Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament. The event holds claim to being the world's largest amateur beach volleyball event.</p>

Sandwiched between the ocean and the moutains, Seaside is a natural draw for outdoor enthusiasts. But organized sports are also a mainstay of Seasides offerings. From amateur to pro, pre-teens to masters, athletes of all stripes flock to Seaside for a one-of-a-kind competitive experience.

Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament: The worlds largest amateur beach volleyball tournament takes place on the Seaside sands in August every year. More than 800 teams bump, spike and kill on 100 courts, where thousands of spectators can watch the action for free.

Hood to Coast Relay:?Also a worlds largest, this annual footrace starts at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood and ends in a huge party on the beach in front of the Turnaround. More than 1,000 teams of 12 runners (or walkers, if you choose to enter the accompaying Portland to Coast Walk) traverse the back highways of northwestern Oregon that spans two full days in late August.

Mayors Cup Rugby: The inaugural Mayors Cup intercollegiate rugby match was played between Oregon State University and Willamette University Feb. 25, 2012, on Seasides newly surfaced Broadway Field. Look for more rugby events on the pitch in the future.

Seaside Beach Soccer Tournament: Leave your cleats at home this newest beach sport features barefoot teams of five kicking the soccer ball in fields of 40 by 30 yards. The June 2012 tournament will be the third annual event, sponsored by the Oregon Sports Authority.

Pacific Basketball League: Elementary and middle school hoopsters get to face off in tournaments sponsored by local businesses over the winter months. The games bring teams and their families from all over Oregon and Washington to compete.

Spring Break Skate &?Bike Jam: Sk8ers from around the Northwest converge on Seasides world-class Skate N Ride Park for a competitive event thats a thrill for participants and spectators alike.

Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District: Featuring a main pool, therapy pool, spa pool and weight room, the communitys recreation epicenter hosts specialized trainings for law enforcement and emergency personnel, practices and swim meets for high school and community swim teams, lifeguard training and swim lessons, aquatic fitness and fun times with Rockn Swims for youths on Friday nights. The district also comprises a community center, youth center, the Skate N Ride Park and Broadway Field, with its state-of-the-art artificial surface. SEPRD also hosts community events such as fundraisers, Easter egg hunts, Halloween parties and holiday celebrations.

If youre more of a go-at-your-own-pace sportsperson, Seaside awaits with myriad opportunities to golf, hike, bike, surf, kayak, and well, do practically anything that can be done out-of-doors. Visit www.SeasideNaturally.com for an interactive guide to enjoying your stay.