Packing List for a March Tournament Weekend at the Midwest Youth Cup

March in New Lenox, IL is variable. Sunny 55°F one day, cold rain the next. Plan for the wide range, and remember the complex prohibits outside food and beverage.

Players

• Game kit: Primary and alternate jerseys, shorts, socks
• Cleats: Turf-appropriate (FG works on the artificial turf)
• Indoor shoes: For between-match comfort
• Layers: Warm-up jacket, training pants, beanie, gloves
• Water bottle: Refill on-site
• Towel and toiletries: For post-match
• Shin guards: Required
• Mouthguards if used

Parents and family

• Layers: March weather is a wide range
• Rain gear: Jacket and possibly rain pants
• Folding chairs: Sideline comfort
• Blanket: For colder hours
• Hand warmers: Especially for Sunday morning matches
• Phone charger or battery pack: For GotSport updates
• Cash and cards: On-site dining
• Sunglasses: March sun can be bright between cloud cover

What not to bring inside the complex

• Outside food
• Outside beverages
• Open coolers
• Tobacco / vaping products
• Pets (service animals excepted)

Team staff

• Cones, bibs, warm-up balls
• First-aid kit
• Tape for boot/shin guard adjustments
• Match-day folder with the GotSport schedule pulled up
• Spare jerseys for guest players

Day-of comfort items

• Hot coffee or tea in a closed thermos (consume outside the facility entrance if needed)
• Hand warmers for between-match breaks
• A small umbrella for the walk between car and complex

What the complex provides

• Ample on-site parking
• Restrooms and family / changing rooms
• On-site restaurants and bar
• Field-level concession stands
• Refillable water access