Destin Soccer Shootout

Overview

The Destin Soccer Shootout is a US Club Soccer-sanctioned youth tournament held at Destin Sports Complex in Destin, Florida, on the Emerald Coast. The 2026 edition runs May 16–17 (with some sources citing May 16–18). The event draws competitive travel teams from across the Florida Panhandle and neighboring Gulf Coast states, serving boys and girls age groups in the U9–U18 range.

Ownership & Operations

Presented by Real Athletic Development FC (RAD-FC), also known as RAD Swarm FC, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit youth soccer organization founded in 2012 on the Emerald Coast. The club operates out of Destin and administers the tournament through SincSports. RAD Swarm is the primary competitive soccer organization serving the Destin / Fort Walton Beach corridor.

Economics

Entry fees typical of Florida regional events ($650–$900 per team). The Destin location creates natural destination-tournament dynamics with beach-market hotel and hospitality revenues for the local economy. Stay-to-play arrangements likely given the tourism infrastructure.

Sanctioning

US Club Soccer sanctioned per the US Club Soccer sanctioned tournament list (2026).

Reputation & Tier

Regional Tier 4–5 event serving the Panhandle market. The Destin Sports Complex provides a well-regarded facility backdrop. The event competes for spring weekend slots with the nearby trident-cup in Panama City Beach, though the two tournaments target slightly different dates and communities within the Panhandle corridor.

Notes

RAD Swarm FC (the host) is organized as a 501(c)(4) social welfare nonprofit rather than the more common 501(c)(3) charitable structure — an unusual designation for a youth soccer club. The Shootout is the club’s flagship competitive event.