2014 ARPA State Soccer

p. 3 Coaches Letter

p. 4 Coach Information Park Rules Admission Check-In Hospitality WaterStations Concessions Schedules Parking

p. 5 Tournament Information Entry Fee Facility Rules OpelikaSportsplex&AquaticsCenterHoursandInformation Parking Concessions Spectators

p. 6-7 Hotel Information Microtel Inn & Suites MarriotGrandNationalHotelandConferenceCenter Best Western Holiday Inn Express $ Suites FairfieldInn&Suites Hampton Inn & Suites

p. 7 Medical Facility Information East Alabama Medical Center Auburn Urgent Care (Tiger Town) Tiger Town American Family Care

p. 8-9 Driving Directions ToOpelikaSportsplexandAquaticsCenter To Downtown Opelika To Tiger Town

p. 10-11 Mainstreet Downtown Information Niffer’sPlaceattheTracks CyberZone Jefferson’s Fringe HeritageGiftsandGourmet Taylor Made Designs Yarnhouse Studio Coveted Closet Southern Crossing Fringe Kids Envy Salon

p. 12-13 Sportsplex Field Maps

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Coaches,

CongratulationsonrepresentingyourcitywithatriptotheAlabamaStateARPASoccerTournament.

IampleasedthattheOpelikaParksandRecreationDepartmentwillbehostingthisevent.TheParksandRecreationStaffisveryproudoftheW.JamesSamfordSoccerComplex,andwearelookingforwardtohostingthestatetournamentatourfacility.Wewishallteamsthebestofluckinthetourneyandwehopeeachteamwillrememberthatsportsmanshipandhardplaygohandinhand.

TheSoccercomplexislocatedalongsidetheOpelikaSportsPlexandAquaticsCenter.TheSportsPlexandAquaticscenterisamembershipbasedfacilitythatisafullworkoutfacility.TheSportsPlexalsohostsagymandindoorheatedswimmingpoolforourmembership.

Iwouldliketoextendaninvitationtoallparentstocomevisitthecenterandwewillbehappytogivetoursorletyousimplylookaround.Iwouldhoweveraskthatteamsdonotusethebuildingasaplacetotakebreaksbetweengames.Thisisamembershipbasedfacilityandwearenotsetuptoaccommodatelargegroupsofpeoplesimplyrelaxing.Wehaveanoutdooramphitheaterwithplentyofgreenspacewhereteamswillbeabletogatherandrelaxbetweengames.Thereisalsoamplespacewithinoursoccercomplexforteamstospreadoutandrest.

Wewouldliketoofferalltournamentplayerstheopportunitytousetheswimmingpoolfreeofchargeduringthedayiftheirscheduleallows.Iwouldliketoremindeveryonethatifplayersdocometousethepoolorviewthecentertheyshouldremovetheircleatsbeforeenteringthebuilding.Familieswishingtousethepoolareaduringthetournamentmaydosobypayingournormaldailypoolfeeof$4.00perswimmer.

Again,weareveryexcitedabouttheopportunitytohosttheARPAStateSoccerTournamentinOpelika.ThestaffoftheOpelikaParksandRecreationDepartmentlooksforwardtoyourteam’sarrival.

Good Luck!

Sam BaileyDirector Opelika Parks&RecreationDepartment

Coaches,

CongratulationsonadvancingtotheARPAstatesoccertournament!Iamveryexcitedtobehostingthisevent.OpelikahasoneofthepremiersoccerfacilitiesinthestateandIamproudtosharethemwiththeARPAteams.

Pleasereadcarefullytheinformationbelowsothatyouwillallbefullypreparedforthetournament.

Park Rules Nodogspermittedinsidesoccerfields.Nocoolersoroutsidefoodanddrinkwillbeallowedinsidegates.Nosmokingortobaccoproducts,includingelectroniccigarettes,areallowedanywhereontheSportsPlexproperty.

Admission Fee$5 per day ages 6 and upUnder6free

Check InAnhourpriortoyourfirstgamethecoachorteammanagerwillneedtocheckinatthesoccerofficelocatedonthespectatorsideoffield3.Youwillneedtopickupcoachespassesaswellastheteampackages.

HospitalityTheHospitalityroomwillbelocatedintheSportsplex.ThisisforcoachesandARPAofficialsonly.

Water StationsTherewillbewatercoolerslocatedontheplayer’ssideofallthefieldsforplayerstorefilltheirpersonalwaterbottles.

ConcessionsThereare2concessionstandslocatedontheproperty.Concessionstandswillbefullystockedformealsandsnacks.

SchedulesScheduleswillbepostedonlineatOpelikasportsplex.com.Theywillalsobesentouttothedirectorsofallpar-ticipatingcities.

ParkingThereislimitedparkingonthesoccerfieldsideoftheSportsPlex.ThereisampleparkinginthefieldbehindtheSportsPlex.Pleaseparkthere.Donotdoublepark,parkoncurbsorsidewalks,orparkonwalkingtracks.

AgainIlookforwardtoeveryoneenjoyingtheirvisittoOpelika.

MissyMartinAthleticDirectorCityofOpelikaParks&Recreation334-705-2490

Coach Information

AllgameswillbeplayedattheW.JamesSamfordComplex1001AndrewsRd.Opelika,AL.36801334-705-5560

Admission Fee $5.00perdayages6&upUnder 6 Free

Facility RulesNopetsareallowedinsidethesoccercomplex.Nocoolersoroutsidefoodallowedinsidesoccercomplex.ThereisnosmokingallowedanywhereonSportsPlexproperty.Thisincludeselectroniccigarettes.

SportsPlex & Aquatics CenterTheSportsPlexandAquaticsCenterhoursare8am-5pmSaturdayand1pm-5pmSunday.Playershaveaccesstotheindoorpoolatnocharge.Familymemberswantingtousethepoolorweightroomfacilitiesmaypaythedailyfeeof$4.00poolonlyor$10forfulldailymembershipincludingpool,racquetball,basketballcourtandfitnessfacilities. ParkingThereislimitedparkingonthesoccerfieldsideoftheSportsPlex.ThereisampleparkinginthefieldbehindtheSportsPlex.Pleaseparkthere.Donotdoublepark,parkoncurbsorsidewalks,orparkonwalkingtracks.

ConcessionsThereare2concessionstandslocatedontheproperty.Concessionstandswillbefullystockedformealsandsnacks.

Spectators Spectatorswillwatchthegamesfromthesidelinesoppositetheplayer’sbenches.Therewillberoomforspectatorstobringfoldingchairs.Nospectatorswillbeallowedonsidelineswithteams.Neithercoachesnorspectatorswillbepermittedontheendlinesofthefields.

2014 ARPA State Soccer Tournament Information

Marriott Grand National Hotel & Conference Center

• Roomrate$109.00plusapplicabletaxes• FreeWIFIandparking• Discountedbreakfastvouchersavailableat$12.00incl.oftaxandgratuity• Perk:Complimentary“S’moresStation”atthehotel’sgazeboonFridayand Saturdaynight,freebikerentals,fishinginhotelpondswithpermissionfrom frontdesk.FishermenwithALfishinglicensemayalsofishtheSaugahatchee Lake• Reserve by 11/7/2014 asking for “ARPA All-Star Soccer Tournament” block• Phone:334-741-9292orMarriottReservations1-800-593-6456 Best Western Opelika

• Roomrate$65.00forKingroomsand$69.00fordouble-beddedroomsplus applicable taxes• FreeWIFI,parkingandbreakfast• Perk:“Water&Snack”welcomeamenityatcheck-inforallplayers• Reserve by 11/7/2014 asking for “ARPA All-Star Soccer Tournament” block• Phone:334-745-6293

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Opelika

• Roomrate$89.00plusapplicabletaxes• FreeWIFI,parkingandbreakfast• LocatedonI-85,exit58.VeryclosetoTigerTownwithgreatrestaurantsand retailshops.• Walkingdistancetonewlybuiltmovietheater• Perk:“SportsDrink&Snack”welcomeamenityatcheck-inforallplayers• Reserve by 11/7/2014 asking for “ARPA All-Star Soccer Tournament” block• Phone:334-749-5250

Official ARPA All-Star Soccer Tournament Hotels

Microtel Inn & Suites Opelika, Exit 58 - Official Tournament Host Hotel

• Roomrate$79.00plusapplicabletaxes• FreeWIFI,parkingandbreakfast• LocatedonI-85,exit58.WalkingdistancetoTigerTownwithgreatrestaurants and retail shops• Perk:“PowerBar”snackwelcomeamenityatcheck-inforallplayers• Reserve by 11/7/2014 asking for “ARPA All-Star Soccer Tournament” block• Phone:334-745-0415

Fairfield Inn & Suites Opelika

• Roomrate$99.00fordouble-beddedroomsandExecutiveKingrooms,$89.00 forStandardKingroomsplusapplicabletaxes• FreeWIFI,parkingandbreakfast• LocatedonI-85,exit58.LocatedinTigerTownwithgreatrestaurantsandretail shops.• Veryclosetonewlybuiltmovietheater• Perk:“ComplimentaryGatoradeRefillStation”forallplayers• Reserve by 11/7/2014 asking for “ARPA All-Star Soccer Tournament” block• Phone:334-742-2590

Hampton Inn & Suites Opelika

• Roomrate$104.00• FreeWIFI,parkingandbreakfast• LocatedonI-85,exit58.VeryclosetoTigerTownwithgreatrestaurantsand retailshops.• Walkingdistancetonewlybuiltmovietheater• Perk:“SportsDrink&Snack”welcomeamenityatcheck-inforallplayers• Reserve by 11/7/2014 asking for “ARPA All-Star Soccer Tournament” block• Phone:334-745-4311

Medical Facility Information

East Alabama Medical Center2000PepperellPArkwayOpelika,AL36801(334)749-3411

Auburn Urgent Care2638EnterpriseDriveOpelika,AL36801(334)749-9191

Tiger Town American Family Care2544EnterpriseDriveOpelika,AL36807(334)528-9050

Official ARPA All-Star Soccer Tournament Hotels

Driving Directions to the SportsplexOpelikaSportsplexandAquaticsCenter

W.JamesSamfordSoccerComplex1001AndrewsRoad

Opelika,Alabama36801

FromI-85South(Valley)1. Exit#62:Opelika/PhenixCity2. Turnrightofframp3. TurnrightonFoxRunParkway(Hwy431)4. Gothroughnextlight(WinnDixie/SouthernUniononright)5. Go200yardsTurnRonLakeCondyRoad6. TurnleftonAndrewsRoad.7. Sportsplexapprox1mileonright.________________________________________

FromAuburn:1. TakeI-85North2. Exit#62:Opelika-PhenixCity3. Turnbackoverinterstate.4. TurnrightonFoxRunParkway(Hwy431)5. Gothroughnextlight(WinnDixie/SouthernUniononright)6. Go200yardsTurnRonLakeCondyRoad7. TurnleftonAndrewsRoad.8. Sportsplexapprox1mileonright.________________________________________

From(Birmingham)Hwy280E:1. FollowHwy280intoOpelika2. TurnNorthonI-853. Exit#62:Opelika-PhenixCity4. Turnbackoverinterstate.5. TurnrightonFoxRunParkway(Hwy431)6. Gothroughnextlight(WinnDixie/SouthernUniononright)7. Go200yardsTurnRonLakeCondyRoad8. TurnleftonAndrewsRoad.9. Sportsplexapprox1mileonright.________________________________________

From(Columbus)Hwy280W:1. FollowHwy280intoOpelika.2. CrossoverI-85bridge3. TurnrightonFoxRunParkway(Hwy431)4. Gothroughnextlight(WinnDixie/SouthernUniononright)5.Go200yardsTurnRonLakeCondyRoad6. TurnleftonAndrewsRoad.7. Sportsplexapprox1mileonright.

Downtown OpelikaSouth Railroad AvenueOpelika,AL36801

1.TurnleftontoAndrewsRd/CountyHwy-48 1.6mi

2.TurnrightontoLakeCondyRd. 0.3mi

3.TurnleftontoLafayettePkwy/US-431S/AL-1. 0.2mi

4.TurnslightrightontoSamfordAve/AL-15/CountyHwy-231.ContinuetofollowAL-15/CountyHwy-231. 1.5mi

5.TurnleftontoN9thSt. 0.2miCyberZonewillbeonyourleft.ContinueacrossNorthRailroadAvenuetoreachrestaurantsandshops.

Driving Directions to Downtown Opelika

Tiger Town Shopping Center Interstate85

Opelika,AL36804

1.TakealeftoutoftheSportsplexontoAndrewsRoad 1.6mi

2.TurnrightontoLakeCondyRd 0.3mi

3.TurnleftontoLafayettePkwy 0.3mi

4.TaketherightlaneontoSamfordAve 0.9mi

5.Continueonto2ndAve 1.6mi

6.ContinueontoPepperellPkwy 0.9mi

7.TurnleftontoGatewayDr/Hwy280 1.4mi

Driving Directions to Tiger Town

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2014 State Tournament Layout

W. James Samford Soccer Complex 1001 Andrews Rd Opelika, AL 36801

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