Venue Rules at Wintrust Crossroads for the Midwest Youth Cup

Before you arrive at Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex, know the 4 rules that shape your day: no outside food or beverage, spectators sit opposite the team benches, no one is allowed behind the goals, and teams must be ready 15 minutes prior to kickoff. The complex is all turf and all lights in a single centralized location.

Key facts

• No outside food or beverage is allowed inside the complex.
• Spectators sit on the side opposite the team benches.
• No one is allowed behind the goals.
• Teams must be ready 15 minutes prior to kickoff.
• The complex is all turf and all lights, in one centralized location.

No outside food or beverage

Outside food and beverage is not allowed inside the complex. On-site restaurants, a bar, and concessions are available throughout the weekend, so plan to eat and drink at the venue or before you arrive.

Where spectators sit

Spectators sit on the side of the field opposite the team benches. Keeping families on the far side from the benches gives coaches and players room to manage the match. Plan to set up your chairs on the spectator side.

No one behind the goals

No one is allowed behind the goals. This keeps sightlines clear and players safe, so spectators should not stand or set up chairs in those areas to watch or film.

Be ready 15 minutes before kickoff

Teams must be ready 15 minutes prior to kickoff, with player and coach passes available. Arriving early enough to park, warm up, and check in with the referee keeps the schedule on track across a running-clock day.

All turf, all lights

The complex is all turf and all lights in a single centralized location. Turf fields keep conditions consistent through the weekend, and lighting supports evening matches, so plan for games to run on schedule regardless of the time of day.