USA ADULT SOCCER FEST TEAM WELCOME PACKET & GUIDE

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1 USA ADULT SOCCER FEST TEAM WELCOME PACKET & GUIDE

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3 DUNCAN RIDDLE Executive Director US Adult Soccer Association US ADULT SOCCER ASSOC S. Harlem Ave Bridgeview, IL usadultsoccer.com WELCOME Dear Teams, On behalf of the US Adult Soccer Association, it is a privilege to welcome you and your team to the 2017 Adult Soccer Fest Nashville. The annual Adult Soccer Fest serves as the premier event for recreational soccer, and it demonstrates the best qualities of our sport: spirited competition, achievement, sportsmanship, camaraderie, and fun! During your free time between games we invite you to experience what makes the Nashville area special. The region resonates with life that harvests American music, Southern hospitality, unbelievable cuisine, and a boundless spectrum of nightlife. We wish you an amazing tournament experience this year and hope to see you again next year for the 2018 Adult Soccer Fest in Bellingham, WA. Sincerely, Duncan Riddle Executive Director US Adult Soccer Association

4 NASHVILLE & MURFREESBORO Nashville has been voted one of the top destinations to visit in the world for four years straight by national travel publications such as Travel + Leisure Magazine. The city is renown for it s thriving music scene with top concerts, live music, and festivals hence its nickname the Music City. Nashville has an impressive and diverse culinary scene and prides itself with top level BBQ. Nashville is considered by many to be the most American of US cities and also one of the most friendliest to visit. A genuine geographic bull s-eye, Nashville is perfectly positioned to draw people together. 50% of the US population lives within 600 miles of Nashville. The 2017 Adult Soccer fest will be held at the 130-acre Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, located approximately 30 miles southeast of Nashville. Murfreesboro is described as a fun, festive and vibrant city. It has a thriving downtown, with its eclectic mix of local restaurants, boutique shops and hot nightspots. The city also embodies a rich Civil War history with the Stones River National Battlefield that tells the story of those who fought and died at the fierce Battle of Stones River.. NASHVILLE FAST FACTS State Nashville Population Murfreesboro Population Time Zone Tennessee 685, ,000 CDT (UTC-06:00) City Elevation 600 ft (183 m) City Nick Name July Temps Music City High 88 F / 31.1C Low 56 F / 13.3C

5 GETTING AROUND NASHVILLE AIRPORT TO MURFREESBORO Driving: Take I-40 West to Nashville I-65/I-24, take I-24 E towards Chattanooga and Memphis. Approximate distance and drive time from Nashville: 29 miles, 32 min. Rental Car Special Rates for tournament participants choosing AVIS Use Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number: D when you reserve online or call Taxi service to Murfreesboro is about $65. Cabs are available from taxi stand on the ground level of the airport. Lyft and Uber are both active in Nashville. MURFREESBORO TO NASHVILLE Interstate 24 that leads from Nashville to Murfreesboro is a very heavily traveled interstate and you will experience some heavy delays during the week. Our advice is to avoid I-24 between 7:30am-9:00am and 3:30pm-5:30pm. Plan your trips to downtown Nashville accordingly. PLAYING FIELDS LOCATION Richard Siegel Park Amenities of the park include: Pavilions, Restroom facilities, Playgrounds, Ample parking Address: 515 Cherry Ln Dr, Murfreesboro, TN Google Maps:

6 THINGS TO DO NASHVILLE Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The world s largest popular music museum offers ever-changing exhibits featuring the legends of country music past and today s hottest stars. Take a tour of Music Row and visit historic RCA Studio B, the famous recording studio where Elvis recorded more than 200 songs. Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, and many more recorded classic hits here. If you want to experience the fun and the music the only place you need to find is Broadway in downtown Nashville. There are music venues all along Broadway and it is hopping from 11:00am-3:00am in the summer. Other areas near downtown to explore: The Gulch, Germantown, Midtown, 12th South neighborhood, East Nashville Visit the Nashville Visitors Web-site for more ideas: MURFREESBORO Stones River Battlefield: 650-acre national park and cemetery dedicated to those who fought and died in the Civil War battle. The Avenue Murfreesboro: The Avenue is an open-air shopping destination featuring national and local retailers and restaurants. Arrington Vineyards: Enjoy the beautiful scenery and award-winning wines in Tennessee s wine country. Jack Daniels Distillery: Enjoy a free tour of the distillery or try one of the sampling tours (must be 21 years old).

7 GENERAL SCHEDULE: JULY TUESDAY, JULY 11 TEAM CHECK-IN: Noon-8:00pm Double Tree Hotel 1850 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN SATURDAY, JULY 15 Completion of Group games and start of Semifinal games TEAM CAPTAIN MEETING: 7:00pm Double Tree Hotel (Bar Area) 1850 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 TEAM CHECK-IN Arrive 90 minutes before first game! HQ Tent at the Richard Siegel Fields MATCH DAY START FOR Over 50 through Over 70 & Women s Over 40 THURSDAY, JULY 13 MATCH DAY START FOR Women s Over 30 s & Men s Over 40 s FRIDAY, JULY 14 MATCH DAY START FOR Open divisions PLAYER PARTY The Grove: 7:00pm until late Wilkinson Pike, Murfressboro, TN Google Maps: Party is free of charge. Beer, wine & liquor will be sold onsite. SUNDAY, JULY 16 FINALS 8:00AM Women s Over 30 Men s Over 50 Women s Over 50 Men s Over 70 9:00AM Women s Over 60 Men s Over 60 10:00AM Men s Open Women s Over 40 11:00AM Men s Over 40 Women s 65 Men s Over 55 Women s Over 55 Men s Over 65

8 RICHARD SIEGEL SOCCER COMPLEX Address: 515 Cherry Ln Dr, Murfreesboro, TN Google Maps: The beer garden is officially sponsored by Guinness. All beer sales will be $4 the entire week. Branded tumblers on sale for $35 while supplies last.

9 US GOLD CUP VIEWING Live streaming of the US Gold Cup games in the beer garden area at the Richard Siegal Soccer Complex on Wednesday and Saturday most likely will be broadcast. Stay tuned for more information at the fields. Gold Cup official web-site: Sam s Sports Bar is a great local Sports Bar that will serve as the official sports bar for the week. They will broadcast all the USA games if you do not happen to be at the soccer complex during the games. Sam s is located right behind the Doubletree in Murfreesboro. SAM S SPORTS GRILL 1720 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN

10 STAY CONNECTED US SOCCER FEST OFFICIAL WEBSITE Notifications Team managers will notified via by tournament organizers in regards any urgent tournament news. Visit the US SOCCER FEST Web site for: Tournament Rules Game Schedules (published two weeks prior) Photos and Videos Tournament Message Forum Tournament Blog Plus more

11 When does the tournament start? Games start on Wednesday morning for the Over 50 through Over 70 divisions. FAQs Open starts Friday afternoon. Women s Over 30 s & Men s Over 40 s start Thursday afternoon. ** Please note that Women s Over 40 will start games Wednesday afternoon.** How many players on the field? All division play 11v11 full sided games expect The Women s Over 65 and Men s Over 70 which play 8v8 on smaller field. Can we request different game times? Due to field availability and a number of teams participating we can not accept a request for different game times. How long are the games? Teams play 90-minute games (2x45min). Games could be shortened due to inclement weather. How many games do teams play in a day? Teams play one game per day in the Over 50 through 70 Divisions. Open, Over 30, and Over 40 Divisions teams could end up playing two games on Saturday depending on the number of teams registered. How many games are teams guaranteed? Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. How many players can I have on my team roster? Teams are allowed to have up to 25 players on their team pool. Can I play on multiple teams? Players can play on more than one team as long they meet the age requirement of the division and is not playing with another team in the same division. How many subs are teams allowed? Teams are allowed unlimited subs in all divisions.

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