Akron's Kick It First Tournament

First Kick Final

Saturday, May 3rd & Sunday, May 4th 2025

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

LOCATION

All games played at Newstead Veterans Park 5929 Buell Street, Akron               DIRECTIONS

COST

  • U10 Teams: $400
  • U11-U19 Teams: $500

ELIGIBLE TEAMS

Boys and girls teams, U10 - U19. 

  • League travel teams
  • Classic teams
  • Recreational teams
  • Recreational Plus teams
  • Recreational All-star teams.

No Premiere Teams will be allowed to compete.

TOURNAMENT PAPERWORK & FORMS

Player Medical Release

  • Coaches must  have medical release forms for each player during the tournament. Forms do not need to be turned in, just kept in the coach's possession. Note: If you already have forms for your team, you can use those. If needed, ASL form is available for download (above).

Kick it First Digital Registration

  • A photo / scanned file of your team roster is needed to complete digital registration.

TIPS FOR ATTENDING

  • Arrive at least 1 hour before your scheduled game to allow ample time to walk from the parking lot to the playing fields.

 

  • NO DROPOFFS! Please do not stop in or along the driveways to drop off players or unload items from your vehicle. This slows the flow of traffic. We want to keep you moving!

 

  • All parking is located in the grassy lot next to the church on Buell St. For safety purposes and to allow for emergency vehicles to pass through, parking is not permitted along nearby roads (Buell St., Skyline Dr. or any streets near the park)

 

  • We recommend bringing a wagon or cart for transporting items such as chairs, soccer equipment, etc. to the soccer field. If you are in need of help getting from the parking lot to the playing fields, inform one of the parking attendants. We have golf carts available to transport you to/from the parking area.

 

  • With an influx of visitors, sometimes cell phone service is unreliable in the area of the tournament. We recommend taking note of game time and field number ahead of the event in case you're not able to access the tourney app or website. If you need help locating a field, assistance is available at registration or from a field marshall (driving the golf carts).

 

  • Be prepared for weather! Rain, snow, sleet or sunny & warm. Our games will play as long as conditions remain safe.

 

  • If you're interested in participating in our 50/50 or basket raffle, please bring cash.

 

  • Vendors are available with a variety of food items to choose from. Bring cash if you're interested.

 

  • Our tournament takes a village. We ask you to please be courteous to our parking attendants and tournament staff. They are generously volunteering their time to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending.

 

2024 FIELD MAP

Updated map will be posted ahead of the 2025 event.

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PARKING INFORMATION

Parking is available adjacent to our soccer complex at Veteran's Park. The entrance to parking can be accessed on Buell Street, just south of the soccer fields. Golf cart escorts are available from the parking lot for those who need it.

 

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2024 TOURNAMENT FOOD & DRINK

  • Good Shepherd Coffee
  • Broadway Nutrition (Bubble Tea, Energy Drinks, Protein Bagels, Waffles and more)
  • Joey's Pizza (Breakfast & Regular Pizza)
  • The Yum Truck
  • Hukilau Shaved Ice
  • Dippin' Dots
  • Deep Fried Goodies (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Fried Dough, Deep-fried Oreos

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Questions?  Contact us at kickitfirstakron@gmail.com