Chicago Invite

If you are going to Chicago tomorrow and you haven't turned in your payment yet, it MUST be turned in at practice tonight. Nobody will get on the bus without having paid.

The bus will arrive at the Adath parking lot at noon on Friday, and will depart at 12:30. Please be on time to check in, load your gear, and get settled on the bus. Do not make everyone wait for you! The bus will be making a dinner stop on the way to Chicago, but make sure you've eaten lunch or bring one with you. Breakfast is provided at the hotel, bagels and fruit will be at the field, as well as team snacks. The tournament provides pizza at the end of the day Saturday, but that's pretty early, so the kids will want to eat again later, which they are responsible for. There are a number of restaurants right out of the hotel, and the parent chaperones will set guidelines as to where and when players go. There will be a dinner stop on the way home again on Sunday night.

It's going to be cold and possibly wet this weekend, so BE PREPARED!!! Erin spoke at the meeting last week about how to pack for the weather, and all of your coaches and captains can help you if you have any questions that haven't already been answered regarding what you'll need this weekend. Make sure you have more socks than you think you need, because changing these between games makes a big difference. This is not the kind of weather to be playing in only shorts; tights, leggings, sweats are a must.  Also, keeping your hands and head warm when you aren't playing are essential. Have a jacket handy that you can wear when you aren't playing. There is a pool/hot tub at the hotel, so pack a bathing suit.

Every player is responsible for having their own reusable water bottle. As customary for away tournaments, there will be a team snack bag for each team, but players should still pack special items they want for themselves. Everyone should have a couple of plastic trash bags to put things in in case of rain/snow.