Home to more than 300 annual sporting events and the headquarters for USA Water Ski and the Florida Youth Soccer Association, Central Florida’s Polk County is the perfect location for your next championship event. From nationally recognized golf courses to modern multi-use complexes, our facilities can accommodate any sport, at any skill level, for competitors of all ages. With a central location offering unbeatable convenience and our talented staff as your planning and promotions MVP, you’ll have no problem pulling off a winning event.

Whether it’s finding the ideal venue or ensuring your participants know where to play and stay, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of soccer action at the Swan City Central Florida Invitational! From March 5th to March 7th, 2027, John McGee Park in Lakeland, FL, will buzz with the energy of youth and high school soccer teams competing passionately for glory. Hosted by the renowned Kings Hammer SBD Events, this tournament promises unmatched excitement, showcasing the future stars of soccer in a vibrant and family-friendly atmosphere.

Located at the picturesque John McGee Park at 2399 Edgewood Dr S, John McGee Park offers state-of-the-art facilities to ensure a seamless experience. Whether you're a player ready to dazzle the field or a spectator eager to cheer from the sidelines, this is the event to attend!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling showcase—register now to secure your team's spot in this premier tournament. Feel the pulse of the game and create lifelong memories!

Swan City Central Florida Invitational @ John McGee Park

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kings Hammer SBD Events is a event/tournament management company that provides full service turnkey tournament operations for soccer tournaments.

Kings Hammer SBD Events is based on the culmination of its staff’s playing, coaching, administering and managing experience at every level of competition. Our professional staff is equipped with a wealth of experience running and organizing successful events spanning over 30 years. The event staff represents hands-on customer service professionals who are ready, willing and able to help you create a successful event for your organization.

Our full time employees handle all the administrative, registration and planning of the tournaments. We allow your organization to participate as much or as little in the process as you desire. 

Kings Hammer SBD Events prides itself on professional organization and communication with the teams, players, coaches and spectators involved in the events building relationships and producing an event that is competitive, successful and enjoyable for all participants.

Kings Hammer SBD Events currently hosts over 40 events in locations throughout the United States including events in: Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa, Florida, Nebraska, Florida, Tennessee and Arizona.

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This facility is located in Lakeland and includes six multi-purpose fields. John McGee Park, formerly known as Cypress Youth Sports Complex, is often used for soccer and football.

John McGee Park 

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