{"id":1118,"date":"2025-08-07T18:06:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T23:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/?page_id=1118"},"modified":"2025-08-19T06:05:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:05:25","slug":"programs-belisha-tournament","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament","title":{"rendered":"The Belisha Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Community, Competition, and Cause Come Together<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Belisha Tournament is more than just a sports event\u2014it&#8217;s a powerful celebration of unity, hope, and purpose. Held annually during the vibrant Ethiopian New Year season, this community-centered tournament brings together families, athletes, and supporters for a full day of excitement, entertainment, and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8038-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8038-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8038-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8038-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8038-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8038-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u26bd Youth Soccer Tournament<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children of ages 8+ \u2014both boys and girls\u2014compete in a spirited soccer tournament for the chance to lift the Belisha Trophy! We honor not only the champions but also outstanding individual performances, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfc5 <strong>Best Player Awards<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26bd <strong>Top Scorer Recognition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our youth games are designed to encourage teamwork, discipline, and fun, while fostering a new generation of confident and active young leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0O8A8022-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0O8A8022-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0O8A8022-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0O8A8022-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0O8A8022-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0O8A8022-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0O8A8022-edited-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Adult Championship Matches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The energy turns up as adults face off in competitive soccer matches for the <strong>Belisha Championship Title<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a thrilling showdown of talent, strategy, and community pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf89 Community Fun Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Belisha Tournament is for everyone! We bring families and friends together with inclusive games and activities like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udc5f Track Races<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfc0 Free-Throw Basketball Challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd54 Potato Sack Races<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd3e\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Jump Rope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfd0 Volleyball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfaf Cornhole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s something for every age group to enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83e\uddd2 Kids\u2019 Fun Centers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We keep our youngest guests engaged and entertained with interactive fun zones including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udda8\ufe0f 3D Printing Demonstrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udca6 Water Splash Area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd3c Tug of War<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfaf Ring Toss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f Bubble Machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde9 Jumbo Connect Games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a space designed to ignite creativity, spark laughter, and build lifelong memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf8a Celebrating the Ethiopian New Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in welcoming the <strong>Ethiopian New Year<\/strong> with music, cultural activities, traditional food, and joyful celebration. It\u2019s a time of renewal and togetherness, where we honor heritage while looking toward a hopeful future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf97\ufe0f Creating Cancer Awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the Belisha Tournament is our mission to make a difference. This event serves as a platform to raise <strong>cancer awareness<\/strong>\u2014educating the community, honoring survivors, and remembering loved ones we\u2019ve lost. Through engaging displays, guest speakers, and resource booths, we inspire action and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join the Movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re here to play, cheer, learn, or simply have fun, the Belisha Tournament welcomes you. Come be part of a growing tradition that blends competition with community and joy with purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>This Year\u2019s Event Details<\/strong><br>Join us for the <strong>Belisha Tournament 2025<\/strong> at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>John Champe High School<\/strong><br>41535 Sacred Mountain St, Aldie, VA 20105<br>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f <strong>September 6<\/strong> | \ud83d\udd51 <strong>2:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring your family and friends for a day full of sports, fun, celebration, and community impact.<br>\ud83c\udfc5 <strong>Players \u2014 register now to compete!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/tournament\">Click here to Register PLAYER(s) for the tournament NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/registering-your-team\">Click here to Register TEAM(s) for the tournament NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, <strong>we play for a cause<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where Community, Competition, and Cause Come Together The Belisha Tournament is more than just a sports event\u2014it&#8217;s a powerful celebration of unity, hope, and purpose. Held annually during the vibrant Ethiopian New Year season, this community-centered tournament brings together families, athletes, and supporters for a full day of excitement, entertainment, and impact. \u26bd Youth Soccer &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;The Belisha Tournament&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":806,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1118","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Belisha Tournament - The Belisha Foundation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Belisha Tournament - The Belisha Foundation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Where Community, Competition, and Cause Come Together The Belisha Tournament is more than just a sports event\u2014it&#8217;s a powerful celebration of unity, hope, and purpose. Held annually during the vibrant Ethiopian New Year season, this community-centered tournament brings together families, athletes, and supporters for a full day of excitement, entertainment, and impact. \u26bd Youth Soccer &hellip; Continue reading &quot;The Belisha Tournament&quot;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Belisha Foundation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-08-19T11:05:25+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1708\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament\",\"name\":\"The Belisha Tournament - The Belisha Foundation\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-scaled.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-08-07T23:06:28+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-08-19T11:05:25+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-scaled.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-scaled.jpg\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1708},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"The Belisha Tournament\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/\",\"name\":\"The Belisha Foundation\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#organization\",\"name\":\"The Belisha Foundation\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Belisha-logo-123.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Belisha-logo-123.png\",\"width\":118,\"height\":123,\"caption\":\"The Belisha Foundation\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"The Belisha Tournament - The Belisha Foundation","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"The Belisha Tournament - The Belisha Foundation","og_description":"Where Community, Competition, and Cause Come Together The Belisha Tournament is more than just a sports event\u2014it&#8217;s a powerful celebration of unity, hope, and purpose. Held annually during the vibrant Ethiopian New Year season, this community-centered tournament brings together families, athletes, and supporters for a full day of excitement, entertainment, and impact. \u26bd Youth Soccer &hellip; Continue reading \"The Belisha Tournament\"","og_url":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament","og_site_name":"The Belisha Foundation","article_modified_time":"2025-08-19T11:05:25+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1708,"url":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-scaled.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament","url":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament","name":"The Belisha Tournament - The Belisha Foundation","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-scaled.jpg","datePublished":"2025-08-07T23:06:28+00:00","dateModified":"2025-08-19T11:05:25+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/0O8A8070-scaled.jpg","width":2560,"height":1708},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/programs-belisha-tournament#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Belisha Tournament"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/","name":"The Belisha Foundation","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#organization","name":"The Belisha Foundation","url":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Belisha-logo-123.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Belisha-logo-123.png","width":118,"height":123,"caption":"The Belisha Foundation"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1118"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1178,"href":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1118\/revisions\/1178"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}