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Easy ocean swims and sand walks help between tournament sessions—avoid full sprint games on hot sand that add injury risk. Sunburn hurts performance; enforce sunscreen. Swim only under guarded flags and brief athletes on rip currents.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.











