May 2018
Dear Soccer Parents, Players and Coaches:
Thank you very much for participating in the 2018MapleBrook Soccer Invitational. We are excited for another weekend of great soccer! Many of you come back year after year, and it is nice to see you again.
The preliminary schedule has been posted, and is expected to be finalized by May 15th. We will send out another email once the schedule is final.
We have attached some information that may be helpful over the course of the weekend. If at any time you need help, please go to the Information tent at any site and a site coordinator, or volunteer in a green t-shirt, will be happy to assist you.
Plan to arrive early and allow enough time before your games, as all field locations will be congested. We will have golf carts available to help guests with walking needs get to their player’s field. Please let a parking attendant know if you need this service.
Area hospitals and urgent care facilities are included on the Tournament maps that are posted online and sent to team representatives prior to the tournament. If an injury does occur, please send someone to the information tent and they can provide emergency information. Tent locations are included on the site maps. Every player participates at his/her own risk. Each team is responsible for medical supplies and for treatment of injuries; please include ace bandages and ice packs in team First Aid kits. Tournament volunteers, such as Field and Site Coordinators have access to cell phones for emergencies.
While we love animals, we ask that you would kindly leave your animals at home. Animals are strictly forbidden in the high school stadiums.
We look forward to a great weekend of good, friendly and competitive soccer. We hope you take the time to look over the information enclosed and find it helpful in making the MapleBrook Invitational a pleasant soccer experience for you and your player. Please do not hesitate to ask one of our volunteers if you have a question or need assistance.
Have a great tournament and we hope to see you back next year!
Respectfully,
The MapleBrook Tournament Committee
MapleBrook Soccer Tournament Information
Fields
Games will be played on quality soccer fields in Maple Grove and Osseo. All areas being used are smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free zones. Smoking or use of alcohol/drugs is strictly prohibited at any of the tournament sites. The Tournament Committee strongly discourages spectators from bringing pets due to the size of the event. Should any spectator choose to bring a pet, they are responsible for maintaining control of the pet, for all clean-up and are solely liable for any injury caused by their pet.
Maps
Link to tournament site maps:
Check-in Requirements
All teamsmust check-in a minimum of 60 minutes prior to the team’s first game at the Staybridge Suites (Thursday or Friday), 7821 Elm Creek Blvd. Maple Grove, MN 55369, or Maple Grove Senior High School Information tent (SATURDAY ONLY). All MapleBrook teams are required to check-in on Thursday evening.
Available check-in times:
Thursday, May 31st: 4:30-8:00pm – Staybridge Suites
Friday, June 1nd: 3:30-8:00pm – Staybridge Suites
Saturday, June 2rd: 7:00am-Noon – Maple Grove Senior High Information Tent
Documents Required
To ensure the most efficient check-in for everyone, please be sure to have all of the following with you:
- Player & Coach passes, sorted alphabetically, hole punchedand connected via a metal ring.
- MYSA Competitive Match Report, or comparable roster,completed, names listed alphabetically. Only one form is needed and will be retained at check-in. You do not need the forms for games.
- Medical Release Form for each player, sorted alphabetically and signed by parent. You may use your home club/state medical release form. Forms must be signed.
- Guest Player Permission Form, for out of state teams only that are using players not from their home club.
- Proof of permission to travel - for non MYSA teams only
MYSA Weather Policy
The MapleBrook Invitational will be following the MYSA Weather Policy. Tournament officials reserve the right to shorten and/or cancel games as necessary. If there is lightning in the area or if the weather could cause risk to participants and those attending the games, play will be halted. Please refer to the following MYSA weather policy:
Emergencies
Every player participates at his/her own risk. Each team is responsible for medical supplies and for treatment of injuries; please include ace bandages and ice packs in team First Aid kits. Tournament volunteers such as Field and Site Coordinators have access to cell phones for emergencies. Area hospitals and urgent care facilities are included on the Tournament maps that are posted online and sent to team representatives prior to the tournament.
Awards
Participation awards will be given to all U9/U10 players. U9/U10 awards will be included in the team packet give to the team representative at tournament check-in.
All 1st place teams will receive a championship award. Awards will be presented at the site where championship or final games take place immediately after the conclusion of the game. For points brackets, awards will be presented as soon as the 1st place teams can be identified.
We will have a photo spot at Maple Grove Senior High for teams to take a championship photo. A MapleBrook Tournament Banner will be available to take pictures at all weekend. It will be located at Maple Grove Senior High School.
Tournament Apparel
We will be partnering with Northwest Design custom apparel for the tournament. They will have locations at Maple Grove Senior High School and Maple Grove Middle School.
Bubble Soccer/Knockerball
We want to share with you a unique opportunity for your youth teams to try something different and fun to make their tournament experience a memorable one. We have partnered with Bubble Soccer Minnesota (BubbleSoccerMinnesota.net) andKnockerballMN (Knockerballmn.net) to offer your teams a chance to try Bubble Soccer before or after your games as a team at a fraction of the cost they could otherwise. It's a great team bonding experience... a way to lift their spirits or an outlet to let loose in the wake of a victory!
Teams can sign up for 15 min($59) or 30 min($119) sessions by registering for time slots and paying through Bubble Soccer Minnesota's tournament registration webpage:knockerballmn.net/maplebrook.Play will be held in to thewest of field 26G, east of the awards/information area. There are limited time slots available each day, so the earlier you book, the better chance at booking your preferred time slot. Any open time slots will become available for open play for those to try it as individuals at $10/head, though time slots are expected to fill due to equipment and field space limitations, so book in advance!
MapleBrook Invitational Soccer Tournament
Information Highlights, 2018
Where to find Maps/Schedules/Results/Weather Updates:
Website:
Tournament App:
Download the tournament app in the App store (Apple) or Google Play (Android)
IPhone:
Android:
Twitter: Follow @MPB Invite on Twitter
Text: Text “Follow MPBInvite” to 40404, To receive text alerts only (no twitter account needed)
Communication Regarding Weather and Schedule Changes:
To enable our tournament participants to receive the most accurate and up to date information the MapleBrook Invitational will use the following order to communicate any weather or other schedule related changes during the tournament:
- Twitter or Text messages (immediately)
- MapleBrook Facebook Page (immediately after twitter)
- Tournament App announcements (Posts can take some time to update)
- Website updates (Posts can take some time to post)
- Email to NGIN account used for registration (May take some time to send emails out)
As we operate many sites across a large area of Maple Grove and Osseo changes will not always apply to every site. Please review all posts carefully for locations to ensure that your site is impacted.
As always, weather is unpredictable. Please visit the above website, tournament app, or follow uson Twitter or Text for alerts, updates, and potential game changes. Do not assume games have been cancelled due to rain. Let’s all hope for a dry and warm weekend!
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the field!