EVENT AT A GLANCE. Disney Junior Field Hockey Classic

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1 Disney Junior Field Hockey Classic offers younger age groups the chance to experience the same great national competition and top-notch tournament organization as their older counterparts in the Disney Field Hockey Showcase in February. What a great way to build your team's resume on their way to the Proving Ground. EVENT AT A GLANCE DATES Event: Jul , 2014 Early Registration: Feb. 18, 2014 Registration Deadline: Jun. 5, 2014 ELIGIBILITY Age Divisions: U12 & U14 Player Eligibility: Age as of Jan 1, 2014 COMPETITION LEVEL Moderate High FEES $650 (Early Registration) $750 (Registration)

2 OVERVIEW ESPN Coverage Ever dream of being on ESPN? That dream can come true! ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex features an on-site ESPN Product Center. We cut event highlights throughout the day, which you can watch on video screens throughout the Complex, the homepage of espnwwos.com, and on the in-room ESPN Wide World of Sports TV Channel in your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel! Specially-Priced Theme Parks & Resorts Take advantage of specially-priced Walt Disney WorldExpedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park or Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Competing at ESPN Wide World of Sports is a magical experience both on and off the field! For complete details, including any travel purchase requirements for this event, visit the Planning Tab above. Showcase Special Offer For every U12 or U14 team you bring to 2014 Disney Junior Field Hockey Classic, you will be able to register one U16 or one U19 team for 2015 Disney Field Hockey Classic during a predetermined period that will take place before registration opens to all field hockey teams/clubs. As a bonus incentive, if your team wins the championship bracket of either age division at 2014 Disney Junior Field Hockey Classic, your club will receive a bonus entry to 2015 Disney Field Hockey Showcase. Please note, all clubs taking advantage of this special offer will be limited to three

3 teams per division, and six teams overall at 2015 Disney Field Hockey Showcase. Team Travel Solutions Our service and expertise ensure an event experience like no other! Traveling with a team can be hard work, so we've designed solutions to help you make the most of your trip. Our Disney Parks Moms Panelists can answer your Disney travel questions, and our team meal delivery options and expert sports photography services allow you to pre-plan for meals and memories. Once you arrive, you'll find first-class event management at a family-friendly environment for team, complete with an on-site Welcome Center for any day-of needs. Start planning today by clicking the Planning tab above. Professional Quality Competition Venues Competing at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort means you'll get to play where the pros play. Home of the Atlanta Braves Spring Training and the Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex features professionally maintained competition venues. Click the Map to the right for a detailed view of the Complex. Fundraising Multiple fundraising options, like the ESPN Coaches' Fundraising Program and the Enterprise Rent A Car and Alamo Rent a Car Fundraising Program, are available to help your team fund their way to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Get a detailed view of all of the fundraising options available when you visit the Planning Tab above to start planning your trip to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

4 SCHEDULE Detailed competition schedules will be available approximately one-week from the event Day/Date Activity Scheduled Times Thursday July 24 Thursday July 24 Friday July 25 Saturday July 26 Sunday July 27 Sunday July 27 Event Check-In Coaches' Meeting Pool Play Pool Play Tournament Play Award Ceremonies 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 8:00 AM 3:00 PM 8:00 AM 3:00 PM 8:00 AM 3:00 PM Following Championship Detailed competition schedule will be available approximately two weeks prior to the event. Schedule subject to change. Final schedule will be distributed to coaches at on-site event check-in. Detailed competition schedule will be available approximately two weeks prior to the event. Schedule subject to change. Final schedule will be distributed to coaches at on-site event check-in.

5 TRAVEL PACKAGES Disney Junior Field Hockey Classic has a "Stay to Play" policy. It is mandatory that all teams make hotel arrangements through our designated travel provider, Disney Sports Travel. We are offering the following travel package for 2014 Disney Junior Field Hockey Classic: - 3-Night Resort Room at Disney s Coronado Springs Resort or Disney s All-Star Movies Resort - 1-Day, 1-Park Theme Park Ticket - 1 Length of Event Admission Ticket to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - Bus Transportation to/from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - Disney s Magical Express to/from Orlando International Airport Packages start at $215 per Guest for Disney s All-Star Movies Resort, and $255 per Guest for Disney s Coronado Spring Resort (based on four Guests in one room). There will be meal plans available for additional costs, and you also have the option upgrade your theme park ticket. For more information, please contact Disney Sports Travel at (Option 3). *Includes three nights at Disney's All-Star Movies or Disney's Coronado Springs Resort 3 Resort and a 1-Day, 1-Park Magic Your Way Theme Park Ticket. Option based on quad occupancy at Disney Junior Field Hockey Classic. **All package prices listed are per person based on a 4-person occupancy standard room. The number of packages available at this rate are limited and advanced reservations are required. Minimum night stay required. No more than 4-persons per room. Additional fees may apply if more than 2 adults per room. Tickets are valid only on the specific dates of the event and for a limited period of time before and/or after the event. Each day this Ticket is used at any Theme Park constitutes one full day of use. Some activities/events may be

6 separately priced. Age restrictions may apply for access to certain facilities. Numbers of visits depends on number of days of Magic Your Way Tickets purchased. Ticket types and entitlements subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-transferable and nonrefundable. Parking is not included unless staying at Hotels of the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort. Sports specially-priced packages are for participants and their spectators only. No other discounts apply. Offer is nontransferable. Walt Disney Travel Co: CST

7 HOST HOTELS Disney Junior Field Hockey Classic has a "Stay to Play" policy. It is mandatory that all teams make hotel arrangements through our designated travel provider, Disney Sports Travel. Hotel rooms will be available at multiple locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort as well as multiple locations at non-disney resorts near Walt Disney World Resort. For a list of available resorts, please contact Disney Sports Travel at (Option 3).

8 THEME PARKS Theme park tickets will be available for purchase for all participants and spectators of Disney Junior Field Hockey Classic. To purchase specially-priced theme park tickets before the event, please contact Disney Sports Travel at (Option 3). TRANSPORTATION DISNEY'S MAGICAL EXPRESS Magical Express offers the perfect game plan for a hassle free arrival to and from Orlando International Airport. This exclusive, complimentary shuttle and luggage delivery service conveniently provides transportation for your team from Orlando International Airport to and from Walt Disney World owned and operated resorts*. ON-SITE EVENT TRANSPORTATION On-site transportation to and from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is provided for teams staying at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. If your team is staying at any other resort or hotel, you will need to arrange for transportation to and from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All teams must provide their own transportation to and from off-site venues *Disney's Magical Express is not available if your team will not be staying at a Hotel of the Walt Disney World Resort.

9 TEAM MEAL OPTIONS ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill The ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill is a quick-service restaurant located at the entrance to the sports complex. Menu items include burgers, sandwiches, and salads as well as an assortment of desserts and beverages. Ordering Boxed Meals Teams have the option to place catering orders in advance of their trip for quick, easy and well balanced boxed meals, bulk beverages, and/or snacks. The convenience of having your meals planned in advance will save on time and stress. PLACE ORDER Place your order at least 2 business days prior to the event date. Deliveries for Saturday, Sunday or Monday must be received by 3pm on Friday. Please call with any questions or to customize your order. Private Team Banquets or Parties Interesting in setting up a special dining experience for you and your team? Please call and a catering & convention service manager will assist you in arranging a special event that will meet your team's needs. Reservations at Walt Disney World Restaurants Call 407.WDW.DINE for information on Walt Disney World Restaurants or to make a reservation for your team.

10 REGISTRATION Registration is now open for the 2014Disney Field Hockey Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Dates: July 25-27, 2014 Age Divisions: U12, U14 Team Entry Fee: $650 until Feb 18; $750 Feb 19 - Jun 5 Apply Today Team Registration Includes: Elite Club Level Tournament 7v7 Format (6+goalie) 6 Game Guarantee Professionally Maintained Playing Fields Awards for 1st-4th Place Teams Application & Refund Process Teams can receive a full refund on their entry fee if they cancel before May 22, After that time, entry fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. Notification of cancellation must be received in writing. Please contact a member of the Disney Field Hockey Sales team at with any questions. *All coaches and athletes are required to purchase a minimum hotel stay through our approved travel provider. For complete details, view the Hotels information. This is a USA Field Hockey sanctioned event. All teams must be members in good standing of a club recognized as a Club Member of USA Field Hockey at time of application. All participating players and coaches must also be registered members of USA Field Hockey. Please note, memberships will be verified on the team application and team rosters. Please refer to

11 for club and individual membership information.