Plan Your Trip

HOTELS

List of Hotels – coming soon
Halpern Travel is the official Housing Partner for the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival. While the Festival is not stay-to-play, it does require that rooms at official host hotels be booked through Halpern Travel. Available list of hotels for registered teams coming soon.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

While games kick off Saturday, the Festival begins Friday! Join us on Friday for the full Sand Storm Festival experience — a day filled with pre-tournament warm up, hanging with teammates and fun. Friday’s lineup includes:

• Team practices
• Recruiting events
• Positional clinics
• Boys showcase
• Girls showcase
• Team bonding opportunities
• Team dinners and food trucks
• Music, lounges and more

Make the most of the weekend — come early, hang out, and enjoy the CA vibe onsite Friday!

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

Traditionally, Corrigan Sports Enterprises has hosted the All-America West Region Tryouts and Southwest Girls Tryout on Monday from 8:00am – 2:00pm at the Empire Polo Club. This is a great opportunity for the best players in the region to tryout to rep the West or Southwest at the All-America summer tournament. Stay tuned for official details and registration information.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Prohibited Items:
In accordance with venue regulations, the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival is required to enforce the removal of the following prohibited items. Security personnel will be on hand to ensure compliance as necessary.

NO:
• Motorized vehicles
• Golf carts
• Electric bikes
• Electric scooters
• ATVs
• Dogs
• Coolers (unless for medical purposes) / Outside food / Outside drinks
• Drones

Onsite Transportation:

• Shuttle Buses: Buses will be available to assist players and spectators with traversing the venue. Refer to the map for shuttle route information and look for designated stops onsite. Service begins at 6:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
• ADA Transportation: ADA transportation services can be requested at any of the information booths.

Balloons & Field Markers:

• Balloons: Balloons will be used to mark certain parking lots, medical stations, and select fields throughout the venue to assist with navigation.
• Banners & Goal Numbers: Each field will be marked with teardrop banners and each goal will have goal numbers attached to the back.
• All staff members will have a copy of the venue map to assist with attendee navigation.

Safety & Conveniences:

• Information Booths: Located throughout the venue, these booths provide assistance and information. ADA transportation services can also be requested at these locations.
• Field Marshals: Stationed at every field, field marshals can communicate with event staff, security, and trainers. Emergency services can be requested through them if needed.
• Restrooms: Indoor restrooms and portable units will be available throughout the venue and will be continually serviced.
• Water and Gatorade: Will be available for all players and spectators throughout the venue. Please bring your own reusable bottle.
• Trash Receptacles: Trash cans will be placed throughout the venue. Pick up all gear and trash when changing fields.
• Athletic Trainers: Certified athletic trainers will be stationed throughout the venue to provide first aid and emergency services. Trainers do not offer taping services.
• Team Tents: Team tents are only permitted on the perimeter of the venue, away from fields, buildings, and walkways. Tents may not be placed between fields or in high-traffic areas, and all tents must be securely staked down or they will be removed.
• Lost & Found: Pre-label gear and personal items with your name/number before arriving onsite. The event Lost and Found is located at the main registration tent in Lax Mall. If you have lost an item at the venue, please visit the main Lost and Found tent.
• Safety Notice: Attendees voluntarily assume all risk of personal injury and any hazards arising from or related to attending the event. Please be aware that errant balls can cause serious injury. Stay alert at all times.

Vendors & Concessions:

• Retail Vendors: An expansive vendor village area will showcase the latest products, gear, services and partner showcases. Players and spectators can explore vendor booths and engage with lacrosse industry experts. Satellite vending areas will also be available throughout the venue.
• Lounges: Offering seating areas, food and beverages, and NFL coverage
• Bars: Available throughout the venue; ID required, 21+.
• Onsite Restaurants:
  • The Tack Room Tavern
  • Polo Pizza
  • The Cantina

PARKING INFORMATION

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for arrival and parking. With 84 fields in use, increased traffic and congestion are expected surrounding the venue from 6:30am – 10:30am. We recommend arriving early to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience.

Parking Lot Details:

• All parking lots open at 6:00 AM.
• ADA parking is available in all lots. An ADA placard, ID and parking pass associated with that lot are required.
• Overnight parking is not permitted in any lots.

Parking Passes:

• Parking passes are required.
• Passes will be available for purchase in November.
• You are not required to provide your license plate information at the time of purchase; however, it must be entered prior to your arrival onsite.

Exterior Road Regulations:

• Park in designated areas only, as indicated on the parking map.
• Roads around the Empire Polo Club are posted with ‘No Parking’ signs.
• Do not park in surrounding neighborhoods.
• The Indio Police Department will be onsite to ticket or tow illegally parked vehicles in ‘No Parking’ zones and neighborhoods.

Player Drop-Off / Rideshare Areas:

• Designated drop-off / rideshare areas are located:
  • White Parking Lot
  • Corner of Madison St / Ave 50
  • Corner of Monroe St / Ave 50
•  Attendants will be available at Madison St / Ave 50 and Monroe St / Ave 50 to assist with drop-offs.
• Do not park or leave vehicles unattended in the drop-off areas.

Oversized Vehicle Information:

• Oversized vehicles (RVs, 12 passenger vans, sprinters etc.) are permitted to park during the day in the White Lot only.
• If traveling by bus, you must contact the Tournament Director for pre-approval and assigned parking.
• No overnight parking is allowed at the Empire Polo Club.
• For overnight RV Resorts in Greater Palm Springs, click here.

Please follow all signage and staff directions to ensure a safe and smooth event for everyone.

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