1) Check-in 

• Please have all players show up for check-in an hour before your first games. Check-in table will be located in front of Field 2 under the large "potato chip" structure. This will give us time to check everyone in and organize your team before playing.  Note: all captains should register their players online (see captains' emails) BEFORE the tournament, to make day-of check-in faster and simpler. Below is a reminder of start times based on divisions:

Law Division — 9 AM

Competitive Division — 9 AM

2) Food, Drinks, and Atlas Beer Tent

• Food and Drink -- There will be FREE snacks for participants at the concourse and water throughout the venue (cups will be provided, but please bring a water bottle).  There will also be food trucks where players can PURCHASE food. 

• Zeke’s coffee will also be on site with brewed coffee, cold brew, and beans for PURCHASE. 

• Atlas Beer Tent -- All players will be given one FREE beer ticket.  Extra beer tickets can be PURCHASED

3) Attire 

• Each team will be given 15 free jerseys of the same color, with tournament logo on the front and company name/logo on the back. Please wear athletic bottoms (shorts/pants), shin guards (required), and appropriate athletics shoes (metallic cleats are not allowed on the fields).

• Team shirt colors will be communicated the week prior to the tournament.  If you plan on having more than 15 players, please have extra t-shirts that are close in color.  

4) Transportation

• The Fields at RFK Campus is located at 401 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 and is accessible via Metro, bike, car, and ride-share.

• Metro -- A 15-minute walk from the Stadium – Armory metro stop on the blue/orange line. Head north on 19th St SE toward A St SE. Turn right onto C St NE. Turn left onto 21st St NE. Slight right onto Oklahoma Ave NE. Turn right to enter the fields at RFK. Get detailed directions and more information on WMATA.com or by calling (202) 637-7000.

• Rideshare -- Take ride share and use Fields at RFK as the destination. Drivers should drop you off near Lot 6.

• Car -- No matter where you’re coming from, the fields at RFK Campus are just off I-295. Get detailed directions on Google Maps.

• Parking -- The Fields complex has 200-dedicated parking spots available. Please try to park in Lot 7, but if parking fills up, use Lot 6—a map will be sent in the pre-tournament logistics email to all registrants.

5) Spectators

We welcome spectators at the tournament, and we invite them to enjoy the various activations, the Atlas Beer Tent (for those over 21 only, IDs will be checked), and food trucks. However, spectators are not permitted on the turf and will need to watch from the bleachers or outside of the fence. 

6) Preparing for Hot Weather

Forecasts predict the weather on August 17 will be hot. To ensure a safe and fun event for everyone, we are taking the following steps:

• Hydration—Additional hydration stations will be available on all fields, in the HQ tent, and in the Fan Zone/beer garden (where electrolyte beverages will also be available). Extra ice and a refrigerated truck will also be onsite.

• Shade/Tents—Extra tents will provide sun cover, including tents on-field for subs and tenting for a portion of the beer garden/fan zone. Pole fans for the fan zone and an additional misting tent will also be available. 

• Personnel—Certified athletic trainers will be on-site for the full day, ready to treat any heat-related issues. 

• Game Schedules—Game schedule may change to provide cooling time between games. Schedule changes will be communicated as soon as possible and before the event.

Participants are also encouraged to take necessary self-care steps, including:

• Recruiting a larger team, if possible, and rotating subs regularly

• Bringing personal water bottles and hydrating the night before the tournament and throughout the day

• Bringing sunscreen and hats

• Bringing a team tent, if you have one. Staff will help you find a place to set up a shady base of operations.

• Wearing light-colored socks (and cleats, if you have them)

• Bringing a cooler with ice and washcloths/towels to keep cool