Registration
Dates: February 1-3, 2019
Age Divisions: U12, U14, U16 & U19
Team Entry Fee:
- U12 Coed per team (7v7) - $1000
- U14 Girls (11v11) - $1750
- U16 Girls (11v11) - $2100
- U19 Girls (11v11) - $2100
*Event may be subject to availability, capacity limits, eligibility requirements, and may be subject to delay, change, or cancellation for inclement weather. Application deadline subject to change due to volume of applications and event capacity.
Team Registration Includes:
- Professionally managed tournament by USA Field Hockey
- Top college coaches recruiting
- Coach and athlete gifts
- Medals and trophies for top finishing teams
Tournament Policies:
- All teams must be members in good standing of a club recognized as a Club Member of USA Field Hockey at time of application.
- As part of the "Stay to Play" policy with Disney Field Hockey tournaments, teams must make hotel reservations through Disney Sports Travel, the designated Travel Partner for all Disney Field Hockey Events.
- All athletes and coaches must individually complete and sign a Disney Sports Waiver Form. Forms will be available under the "Required Documents" tab at least 6 weeks prior to the tournament start date.
- All teams are required to input their tournament rosters, including coaching staff, into the on-line system. Individual USFHA memberships will be verified at that time.
- Upon acceptance into the tournament, your team entry fee must be paid in full by the deadline communicated. If you cancel your team on or before August 31, 2018 you will be eligible for a full refund. Any teams that cancel after August 31st, will forfeit their entry fee (no refund), and at the same time, may not be permitted to submit a team in that same age division the following year. There are no exceptions to this policy.
- All teams accepted through the registration process are at the sole discretion of Disney Field Hockey.
Travel Packages
Disney Field Hockey Showcase has a "Stay to Play" policy. It is mandatory that all teams make hotel arrangements through our designated travel provider, Disney Sports Travel. For more information please call 407-939-7810 or email wdw.disney.sports.travel@disneysports.com
- Pricing starts as low as $429* for 4 nights at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, $639* per Guest at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, and $727* for 4 nights at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort. Special event transportation to/from ESPN Wide World of Sports is included at these three resorts.
- Pricing starts at $1,246* for 4 nights at Disney's Boardwalk Resort and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Teams will be responsible for their own transportation to/from ESPN Wide World of Sports from these two resorts.
View 2019 Disney Field Hockey Showcase Travel Packages & Resort Options
*All package prices listed are 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 separately priced. Age restrictions may apply for access to certain facilities. Numbers of visits depends on number of days of Disney Theme Park Tickets purchased. Ticket types and entitlements subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. 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.
Theme Parks
Specially priced theme park tickets* are available to purchase for all participants and spectators of Disney Field Hockey Showcase. Tickets may also be added to your Disney Field Hockey Showcase travel package booked through Disney Sports Travel. For more information please email wdw.sports.field.hockey@disneysports.com.
*Tickets are valid only on the specific dates of the event and for a limited period of time before an/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 separately priced. Age restrictions may apply for access to certain facilities. Numbers of visits depends on number of days of Disney Theme Park Tickets purchased. Ticket types and entitlements subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. 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.
Participating Teams
Transportation
Disney's 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 purchasing a travel package and staying at either Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, or Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort. If your team is staying at any other Disney Resort or Disney Good Neighbor hotel, you will need to arrange for transportation to and from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
*Disney's Magical Express is not available if your team will not be staying at a Hotel of the Walt Disney World® Resort.
For more information about Disney's Magical Express, please contact (407) 939-7810.
Gameday Photography
*To ensure quality photography, only teams and/or athletes that register for ESPN Wide World of Sports Gameday Photos will receive photo service. Gameday Photos does not photograph all games and participants, only those who reserve a photographer. By focusing on the athletes that have registered for photography, we are able to capture more relevant images for a greater, high-quality selection to choose from.
Schedule
| Day/Date | Activity | Estimated Scheduled Times |
| Thursday Jan 31 |
Event Registration | 3:30PM-6:30PM ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex |
| Friday Feb 1 |
Competition | 8:00AM-9:00PM ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex |
| Saturday Feb 2 |
Competition | 8:00AM-9:00PM ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex |
| Sunday Feb 3 |
Competition | 8:00AM-4:00PM ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex |
| Sunday Feb 3 |
Awards Ceremony | Immediately following each game ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex |
Checklist
Complete Registration and Pay Entry Fee.
Contact Disney Sports Travel
Disney Field Hockey Showcase has a "Stay to Play" policy and it is mandatory that all teams make hotel arrangements through our designated travel provider, Disney Sports Travel. There are no exceptions and/or buyouts to this policy, and failure to adhere to the policy will result in the entire team being removed from the tournament. Please contact Disney Sports Travel at 407-939-7810 or email wdw.disney.sports.travel@disneysports.com
Submit initial rooming list to Disney Sports Travel and confirm Disney Magical Express (DME) reservation 60 days prior to arrival
Submit team roster to USA Field Hockey and make final payment to Disney Sports Travel 30 days prior to arrival.
Attend on-site event check-in. One team representative is required to attend registration on Thursday January 31, 2019 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The team representative will verify rosters and waivers, and receive the team's credentials for admission to the Sports Complex for the duration of the event.
Complex Admission
All spectators are required to purchase admission into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for either an individual daily admission or a length-of-event (LOE) pass that is valid for all days of the team's stay. LOE and daily admission tickets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable, regardless of number of days your team competes
Daily Admission*
- Ages 3 – 9: $14.00
- Ages 10+: $19.00
- Children Under 3: No Charge
Length-of-Event Admission*
- Ages 3 – 9: $28.00
- Ages 10+: $38.00
- Children Under 3: No Charge
*All ticket sales are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Tickets are subject to availability and capacity limits. Prices subject to change without notice.
On-Site Event Check-In
Time: 3:30-6:30pm
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Express Check-In
Teams can expedite their on-site event check-in by electing to participate in Express Check-In. Teams not taking advantage of Express Check-In could experience longer wait times, as all required documents will need to be collected and verified on-site. Please see Required Documents tab for waivers. All documents must be uploaded by January 11, 2019, to qualify for Express Check-In. For additional details, please visit the link below.
Express Check-In Instructions
A team representative will still be required to attend on-site check-in to submit approved/certified roster from USA Field Hockey and receive team credentials.
Required Documents
All participants on the roster (coaches, athletes, staff, etc.) must sign a Disney Sports event waiver. Waivers may be downloaded at the links below, and all waivers must either be uploaded into GotSport prior to Express Check-in deadline or presented at team check-in when you arrive for Disney Field Hockey Showcase.
Rules
Your team and its athletes are responsible for knowing and following the official tournament rules. Please visit the link below for the latest updates.
Rosters & Eligibility
Rosters
A maximum of 20 players for 11v11 and 12 players for 7v7 will be allowed per team. Four non-players (3 coach maximum) will be allowed per team.
Eligibility
All teams must be members in good standing of a club recognized as a Club Member of USA Field Hockey at time of application.
Age division eligibility is determined by the player's actual age on December 31, 2018. For example if the athlete is 15 on December 31 and turns 16 on January 1, they remain in the U16 division.
Directions, Venues & Maps
ESPN Wide World Sports Complex
700 S. Victory Way
Kissimmee, FL 34747
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Umpires
Interested in becoming an umpire for the 2019 Disney Field Hockey Showcase? Please contact USA Field Hockey for more information.
Guest Player Registration
To register as a guest player, please submit the application here:
Coaches
If you are interested in adding a guest player to your team please follow the steps outlined below to access and add available guest players. All players and coaches are required to be members of USA Field Hockey
How to add a Guest Player to your roster:
- Go to your Got Soccer team page
- Click on the 2019 Disney Field Hockey Showcase Tournament
- Click on the tab that says "Guests"
- Select and contact the player from the list and add to your team.
College Coaches
ALL COACHES WHO PRE-REGISTER WILL RECEIVE:
- One length-of-event admission credential to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- Access to On-Site Hospitality Areas
- One Coach Gift
- One invitation to the Coaches Reception on the evening of Thursday, January 31, 2019
EVENT AT A GLANCE
DATES
Event:
February 1-3, 2019
Registration:
June 19- September 14, 2018
ELIGIBILITY
Age Divisions:
U12, U14, U16 & U19
Player Eligibility:
Eligibility is determined by the player's actual age on December 31, 2018
You must be registered for an event during this weekend to see participant content.
