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Resolution Authorizing the Hammerheads Soccer Club to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at an Event at the nCino Sports Park
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Department:
Parks & Recreation
Meeting Date:
5/19/2026
Contact Name:
Amy Beatty
Public Hearing:
No
Contact Phone:
910-341-5838
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Resolution; Attachment #2: Hammerheads proposal
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to allow the Cape Fear Youth Soccer Association, Inc., operating as the Hammerheads Soccer Club ("Hammerheads"), to serve alcohol at an event on June 12, 2026, at the nCino Sports Park.
BACKGROUND:
The Hammerheads manage the nCino Sports Park for the City of Wilmington. The 64-acre park has eleven full-sized multi-purpose fields, five of which are lighted, a support building, and various site amenities. The park hosts activities ranging from local league practices and games to national and international contests in soccer, lacrosse, rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, and more.
A request has been received from the Hammerheads to host a F?d?ration Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA:) World Cup Watch Party on June 12, 2026, at which alcohol can be served. FIFA has served as the global governing body for football (soccer) since 1904.
Proposed event details are below:
* Event time: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
* Alcohol service: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
* Activities: Prior to the televised game, youth and adult pick-up soccer games are played. Other festival types of activities are planned.
* Food Trucks: Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
* World Cup: The opening game for the United States will be televised on a big screen.
Section 6-12 of Chapter 6 of the City Code prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages on any property or premises owned or occupied by the City except as otherwise specifically permitted by the City Council. To al...
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