Sunshine Showcase/Disney 2025
EVENT DATES:
Friday, January 24 - Sunday, January 26, 2025
COMPETITION HOURS:
Friday, January 24: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, January 25: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, January 26: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET
VENUE
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
700 S Victory Way, Kissimmee, FL 34747
FDL’s Teams:
U19
U16x2
U14 11v11
U14 7v7 (girls)
U12
Pre-Disney Zoom Meeting:
January 13th, 2025: 8:30pm
Topic: Pre-Disney Zoom
Time: Jan 13, 2025 08:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77952561320?pwd=LBM8rgarq8A069wEPo1R3VwTgjXXN6.1
Meeting ID: 779 5256 1320
Passcode: bpi1rq
Travel Arrangements:
Please plan on arriving January 23rd and departing evening (after 8:30pm) on January 26, or Monday January 27. Planning air or car travel is your responsibility. You will be fined if you leave early Sunday and your team has a game left to play.
Host:
Parents are not required to attend with players. Any age player can attend with another parent host/chaperone.
Lodging:
Disney is a stay to play event. You must stay at an approved hotel. Our hotel blocks are below. Please opt to first option of Hilton. If book fills, try this link. As other block’s rooms get released, they will be put back here in the general booking area.
Hilton Grand Vacations Grande Villas Resort - Orlando
Group Link: Your group has access to these rooms until Thu, 09/15/2024.
Second option:
Meliã Suite Hotel Orlando at Celebration:
Group Link: Your group has access to these rooms until Thu, 09/15/2024
Waiver:
Every player must submit a physical waiver (NOT DIGITAL) by 1/22/25 7pm.
-Link to USA Field Hockey page. Waivers are linked here.
Uniform:
Each player will need an uniform for 2024-25.
Practice (@ Wide World of Sports):
U19 Training: Tuesdays January 14 & 21: 4-6pm
U16 Blue Training: Wednesdays January 15 & 22: 5:30-7
U16 Orange Training: Wednesdays January 15 & 22: 4-5:30
U14 11v11 Training: Mondays January 13 & 20: 4-5:30
U14 7v7 Training: Mondays January 13 & 20: 5:30-7
U12 Training: Mondays January 13 & 20: 5:30-7
Schedule:
We will have an all club/all teams meeting Thursday night at 8:30pm.
I recommend downloading the app tourney machine to your mobile device. Once schedule is available you can access it through Tourney Machine.
Teams are guaranteed three pool games. After three pool games, all teams are re-ranked. If you win your cross over game (fourth game played), the team will play 6 games total, 2 on Friday, 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. If you loose the crossover game (fourth game played), team will only play 5 games. 2 on Friday, 2 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday.
ESPN WWS Entry:
All non-players coming into the wide world complex must purchase an entry pass ahead of time.
FAQs:
What is the surface?
Fields are GRASS. You can wear cleats, turfs or sneaks, though we would recommend cleats.
Do we (parents/friends/family) need to buy a pass to get into the ESPN WWS complex?
Yes, you need to purchase an admission pass for ESPN Wide World of Sports.
Do we need to buy a parking pass?
No, you do not need to pay for parking. There is an option to buy a parking pass that puts you closer to the entrance. Your choice-it is not required.
Are the offering theme park tickets?
Can I bring a cooler/food into the ESPN WWS?
You cannot bring in a large cooler or a cooler backpack. You can bring snacks in your bag or small personal cooler.
Can I go in and out of the facility?
Yes! You can come and go as much as you want! You can leave that cooler in the car and go have a picnic lunch and then come back in.
How do I fly with my field hockey stick?
You will have to check your stick. Most players use a stick bag to put their stick in. If you have a teammate who is driving, you can ask them to take your stick. You can also group sticks in a stick bag so each person isn’t having to check a bag.
I only see three games listed? I thought we had 5-6 games?
You are seeing our pool games listed. After our pool games, every team in the age group will be reranked and placed in a new pool. We will have one more game Saturday and one or 2 games Sunday depending on our result from our second game on Saturday.
How/When will we know our fourth game?
Fastest way is to check the tourney machine app. It will post there first. Coaches will also message out as soon as possible.
How do we know what color to wear?
If we are listed first/top on tourney machine, we are in white jerseys and white socks. If we are listed second, we are in navy jersey and navy socks. ALWAYS bring both color jerseys and socks to the fields!!!!
Can we go to the parks?
Yes! We recommend going after your games for the day; however we know some teams play only afternoon games. You can go in the morning, but be mindful of drinking plenty of fluids and minimizing walking.
What if it is cold, can I wear something underneath my jersey?
Yes. It just must match the color of the jersey. If you are wearing a white jersey, the under shirt must be white, etc.
Do parents need to be there for pregame warm up, talk and/or debrief?
No, please remain away from the team when the team is having team time. This includes pregame talk, warm up, and post game debrief and cool down. Your player will find you when he or she is finished.
Is there a way for parents to communicate with each other or the coach, besides setting up a group chat?
Yes! Download the LeagueApps Play application to your phone. You can message through the app with teammates and coaches.
Should I be emailing college coaches?
If you are a player 9th-12th grade and interested in playing in college and have an idea of which schools you’d attend, then yes you should email coaches prior to the tournament. You do not need to put in your schedule. They have access to that info. You just need to tell them your team name and jersey number.