COME JOIN US AT OUR NEW ELITE SPORTSPLEX LOCATED AT  2945 SAMUELSON RD PORTAGE, IN

Tournament App:

The Indiana Elite will be using the Exposure Sports App to facilitate all communication between the tournament officials and all players, families, friends, and scouts.

Download the Exposure App at one of the links below:

For iOs

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exposure-events/id790863924

For Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Exposure%20Events,%20LLC

Once downloaded

One the App

Choose Soccer as your sport

Select IEFC Fall Kickoff

After you select the tournament link be sure to favorite the event by selecting the star in the upper right hand corner.  Now you will be able to receive notifications of weather issues and other tournament news through out the entire tournament. 

Check the documents section for important tournament information, including field maps, and covid-19 safety protocols.  Also utilize the schedule link to be linked to the got soccer tournament schedule.

 

INDIANA ELITE SPORTSPLEX   2945 Samuelson Road, Portage IN 46368

HALLMARK SOCCER FIELDS  18501 Mississippi Street, Lowell IN 46356

CHESTERTON CLINIC FIELDS    650 Dickinson Road, Chesterton IN 46304

IMAGINATION GLEN EAST  2190 State Road 149, Portage IN 46368

IMAGINATION GLEN WEST   2275 McCool Road, Portage IN 46368

VALPARAISO SOCCER CLUB FIELDS   250 N 400 East, Valparaiso IN 46383

HEBRON SOCCER CLUB FIELDS   W 1000 S, Hebron IN 46341

MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL  6701 Delaware Street, Merrillville IN 46410

We are excited to host your team at the upcoming Indiana Elite Fall Kickoff Tournament.  With all of the challenges that sports teams have faced over the last 7 months, we are looking forward to getting out on the field and enjoying some great soccer!  Please take a moment to read and share this important information with all tournament attendees, players and parents.

Due to the recent travel changes with the Ohio and Illinois travel restrictions, we unfortunately had some teams pull out and we had to make some bracket adjustments. We were able to add some teams from the waitlist.  The updated brackets will be published tonight on our website.  

The game schedule for the event will be posted Monday by midnight.  We normally like to the post schedules at least a week in advance, but the delay was unavoidable due to the last-minute bracket adjustments.  We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work behind the scenes to ensure a safe and fun event for everyone.

Here is some helpful information for the upcoming event:

IMPORTANT:  Pets, Grills and Alcohol are prohibited at this event.  Masks are required and you must follow the COVID Safety Plan outlined at the bottom of this letter.  Failure to comply could result in a forfeit by your team and/or an inability to participate in your games.

TOURNAMENT APP:  Instructions will be posted for how to download the tournament app when the schedule goes live on Tuesday.  This important communication tool will allow us to effectively communicate any games delays, weather delays, announcements, etc.

SAFETY: Trainers will be available at each location.  Please see the Tournament Tent or locate a Field Marshall in a yellow safety vest if you need are in need of assistance.

TRAVEL:  After reviewing your schedule, if you need a hotel room, please visit the link below.  This is NOT a stay-to-play tournament but the hotels on this list have offered our teams a discount and will hold the blocks open for booking until Wednesday October 21^st.

https://www.indianadunes.com/welcome-indiana-elite-fc-families/

PARKING:  Maps of each location will be posted on our website and on the tournament app along with the event schedule when it goes live on Monday night.  The entrance fee is $5/day per car, only cash will be accepted.  When you pay the entrance fee, you will receive an event pass good for the day, it can be used at ALL locations.  

EVENT SWEATSHIRTS:  Here is a link to preorder Tournament Shirts.  If you place a preorder by Tuesday at midnight, your shirt will be available for pickup Saturday at the location you select (in the Tournament Tent).  Presales end on Tuesday but shirts will be available for purchase all weekend at the IEFC Complex on Samuelson Road.

https://impact-promotions-group-llc.square.site/

DINING/VENDORS:  Unfortunately, due to COVID, individual city/county/location rules and health department restrictions, not all locations are able to have vendors and/or concessions this year.  We apologize, we know it adds to the enjoyment of the event, we wish we were able to have them at each location.  Here are the fields with food/vendors:

-          INDIANA ELITE COMPLEX in PORTAGE: Food Vendors, Jersey/ Soccer Gear Sales, Tournament Shirts

-          CHESTERTON CLINIC FIELD: Food Vendor(s)

-          IMAGINATION GLEN:  Jersey/ Soccer Gear Sales, Food Vendor(s)

-          HEBRON SOCCER CLUB FIELDS: Concession Stand

AREA ATTRACTIONS/THINGS TO DO:  Our local Indiana Dunes Tourism Board has provided our attendees with a free discount card to help them explore all the fun things to do in beautiful Northwest Indiana.  Please check out the link below for more information:

https://www.indianadunes.com/experiences/

 

COVID-19 SAFETY:

Please carefully read and follow all safety rules.  Failure to adhere to the COVID safety plan may result in your team forfeiting their game and/or future games in the tournament.  Please help us keep everyone safe, healthy and playing soccer!  The Tournament Director is the final decision maker regarding all safety violations.  Face masks will be available for attendees.

 

Player Protocol

• Wear a mask at all times when not on the field.  This includes to and from the car and on the sideline.

• Check your temperature before each game, if you have a fever, do not attend and contact your healthcare provider.
• Upon arrival, go directly to the player bench area or designated team meeting place.
• Follow all social distancing guidelines, including while in the bench area and walking
to/from the field.
• Keep equipment and bags at least 6’ away from others’ belongings while on the sideline.
• Frequently wash or sanitize your hands, especially before and after training or games.
• Do not share any personal equipment or water with other players.
• Avoid team huddles, high fives, handshakes, fist bumps or celebrations.
• Players or spectators who appear or act ill upon arrival will be immediately sent home.
• Wear a mask at all times at the fields/facility, except when participating in drills,
warmups or games.
• Leave the field area as soon as the game concludes.

 

Parent and Spectator Responsibilities
• Check the temperature of your player and all attendees before arrival at the field.  If anyone has a fever, do not attend the game.   Contact your healthcare provider, follow CDC guidance and health department protocols
• Upon arrival, watch games only from the spectator area, applying the 6’ social distancing rule.
• Wear a mask at all times while at the fields/facility.
• Sanitize/clean all of your child’s equipment after each game.
• Leave the field area as soon as the game concludes.

General Recommendations
• Masks are required for all spectators.
• Wash/sanitize your hands frequently, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Cover your mouth and nose with arm, elbow or tissue (not hands) when coughing or sneezing.  Wash hands afterwards, and dispose of any tissues safely.
• Wear a facemask or covering, and avoid coughing of spitting in the vicinity of others.
• Maintain a distance of 6’ between you and other others, and avoid shaking hands or other physical contact.
• Anyone experiencing Covid-19 symptoms before the game should stay home, contact their healthcare provider and follow CDC guidance and health department protocols.
• Notify the club/coach immediately if your child becomes ill.
• Supply your child with individual, labeled water bottles and sanitizer.
• Support the coaches, referees, and Indiana Elite FC in adhering to all safety
recommendations.

Thank you for all of your patience and understanding, we can’t wait to see everyone this weekend!

Tournament Cancellation
If the Fall Kickoff  tournament gets cancelled prior to the opening game due to COVID-19, 100% of your entry fee will be refunded. 

General Recommendations

• Masks are required for all spectators.

• Wash/sanitize your hands frequently, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Cover your mouth and nose with arm, elbow or tissue (not hands) when coughing or sneezing,

wash hands afterwards, and dispose of any tissues safely.

• Wear a facemask or covering, and avoid coughing of spitting in the vicinity of others.

• Maintain a distance of 6’ between you and other others, and avoid shaking hands or other contact.

• Anyone experiencing Covid-19 symptoms before or after the tournament should stay home and contact their healthcare provider, and follow CDC guidance and health department protocols.

• Notify the club/coach if your child becomes ill.

• Supply your child with individual, labeled water bottles and sanitizer.

• Support the coaches, referees, and Indiana Elite FC in adhering to all safety recommendations.

 

 

 Player Recommendations

• Upon arrival, go directly to the player bench area or designated team meeting place.

• Follow all social distancing guidelines, including while in the bench area and walking to/from the field.

• Keep equipment and bags at least 6’ away from others’ belongings when in the bench area.

• Frequently wash or sanitize your hands, especially before and after training or games.

• Do not share any personal equipment or water with other players.

• Avoid team huddles, high fives, handshakes, fist bumps or celebrations.

• Wear a mask when required.

• Players or spectators who appear or act ill upon arrival will be immediately sent home.

• Wear a mask at all times at the fields/facility, except when participating in drills,

warmups or games.

• Leave the field area as soon as the game concludes.

 

 

Parent and Spectator Responsibilities

• Check your child’s temperature before arrival at the field.

• Upon arrival, watch games only from the spectator area, applying the 6’ social distancing rule.

• Wear a mask at all times while at the fields/facility.

• Sanitize/clean all of your child’s equipment after each game.

• Leave the field area as soon as the game concludes.

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