TEAM DINNERS

Bring your team together for a delicious buffet-style dinner and an evening of team camaraderie. Enjoy a shared dining experience at the Empire Polo Club’s Craft Barn near the famous Spectra Tower, with tables reserved for one hour per seating.

Book Your Team Dinner Now – Limited Seating Available

Friday, January 15, 2027 
Seating Times: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Friday Buffet Menu: Roasted Chicken, Seasoned Vegetables, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, Mixed Green Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Chips, Cookies & Rice Krispies Treats & Assorted Beverages.

Saturday, January 16, 2027
Seating Times: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Friday Buffet Menu: Verde Carnitas or Chicken Tinga, Corn or Flour Tortillas, Black Beans, Rice, Traditional Taco Toppings, Mixed Green Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Chips, Cookies & Rice Krispies Treats & Assorted Beverages.

*V/VG/AVG options available on request
Pricing & Reservations: $38 per person (incl all taxes & fees)
Advance reservations and pre-payment are required

FRIDAY BOYS DESERT SHOWCASE

Friday, January 15

The Sand Storm Boys Desert Showcase brings together 200 elite high school players for an opportunity to develop their skills and compete in front of more than 30 college coaches.

Players will receive hands-on instruction through positional and small-group training before competing in full-field showcase games. The event will also include recruiting education for players and parents.

Sand Storm Boys Desert Showcase Registration

Location: Empire Polo Club | Indio, California
Date / Time: Friday, January 15, 2027 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Boys in the 2027–2030 graduating classes
Registration Fee: $225 per player
Positions: Attack, Midfield, SSDM, FOGO, LSM, Defense, Goalie

Schedule
• 11:00 a.m. — Player check-in (near LaxMall)
• 12:00 p.m. — Showcase begins
• 12:00–1:00 p.m. — Positional clinic
• 1:00–4:30 p.m. — Showcase games and recruiting seminar

Player Experience
• Two showcase games per team
• Positional and small-group training
• Recruiting seminar for players and parents
• Reversible showcase pinnie
• Showcase All-Star selections recognized on the Sand Storm website and social media and shared with participating college coaches

Parking passes will be required to park at the venue on Friday. If participating in the Girls Desert Showcase, we recommend purchasing a parking pass for the White Parking Lot (GA), Orange Parking Lot (VIP) or Gold Parking Lot (VVIP) for Friday. These parking lots will open at 10:00am. Parking passes will go on sale 12/8.

2027 Attending College Coach List: Amherst College (DIII), Arizona State University (Club), Bates College (DIII), Bowdoin College (DIII), Brown University (DI), Colby College (DIII), Concordia University Irvine (DII), Columbia College (DIII), Connecticut College (DIII), Stevens Tech University (DIII), Swarthmore College (DIII), Transylvania University (DIII), Tufts University (DIII), Williams College (DIII). This list will continue to be updated as additional coaches confirm their attendance.

FRIDAY GIRLS DESERT SHOWCASE

Friday, January 15

The Sand Storm Girls Desert Showcase brings together high-level high school players for an opportunity to develop their skills and compete in front of more than 30 college coaches.

Players will receive hands-on instruction from college coaches through positional training and small-group sessions before competing in full-field showcase games. The event will also include recruiting education for players and parents.

2027 Sand Storm Girls Desert Showcase Registration

Location: Empire Polo Club | Indio, CA
Date / Time: Friday, January 15, 2027 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Girls in the 2027–2030 graduating classes
Registration Fee: $225 per player

Schedule
• 11:00 a.m. — Player check-in near LaxMall
• 12:00 p.m. — Showcase begins
• 12:00–1:00 p.m. — Positional clinic
• 1:00–4:30 p.m. — Showcase games and recruiting seminar

Player Experience
• Two showcase games per team
• Positional and small-group training led by college coaches
• Recruiting seminar for players and parents
• Player jersey
• Showcase All-Star selections recognized on the Sand Storm website and social media and shared with participating college coaches

Parking passes will be required to park at the venue on Friday. If participating in the Girls Desert Showcase, we recommend purchasing a parking pass for the White Parking Lot (GA), Orange Parking Lot (VIP) or Gold Parking Lot (VVIP) for Friday. These parking lots will open at 10:00am. Parking passes will go on sale 12/8.

2027 Attending College Coach List: Columbia University (DI), Colby College (DIII), Chapman University (DIII), Culver-Stockton College (NAIA), Drexel University (DI), Dominican University of California (DII), Franklin & Marshall College (DIII), Grand Canyon University (Club), Marquette University (DI), Pacific Lutheran University (DIII), Pacific University (DIII), Oberlin College (DIII), University of Oregon (DI), Rhodes College (DIII), San Diego State University (DI), Trinity University (DIII), Whitworth University (DIII), Willamette University (DIII), Williams College (DIII), Xavier University (DI).. This list will continue to be updated as additional coaches confirm their attendance.

FRIDAY & SUNDAY – GIRLS GOALIE CLINIC

Elite Goalie Training Comes to Indio!

Take your game to the next level with KCK Elite Goalie Training.

Session 1: Fri 1/15 6-9pm or Session 2: Sun 1/17 4-7pm

Location: Miles Ave Park (82540 Miles Ave, Indio, CA)

Designed for goalies looking to sharpen their skills and elevate their performance, these specialized sessions offer the opportunity to learn directly from some of the best in the game.

Meet the Coaches:

  • Taylor Moreno – Team USA Gold Medalist, National Goalie of the Year, UNC
  • Caylee Waters – Team USA Gold Medalist, National Goalie of the Year, UNC
  • Emily Sterling – National Goalie of the Year, Big Ten Goalie of the Year, University of Maryland

Whether you’re an aspiring collegiate athlete or simply looking to gain a competitive edge, don’t miss this opportunity to receive elite, position-specific instruction during Sand Storm weekend. 

Space is limited. Register early to secure your spot!  Register Now.

FRIDAY TEAM PRACTICE FIELD RENTALS

Friday, January 15

A limited number of practice fields will be available for rent on Friday, January 15, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Teams may reserve either a half field or full field.

Friday Team Practice Field Rental Registration

Practice sessions are available during the following one-hour time blocks. Teams may reserve multiple consecutive sessions:
• 12:30–1:30 p.m.
• 1:30–2:30 p.m.
• 2:30–3:30 p.m.
• 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Fields will not be available after 4:30 p.m.

Practice Registration will close on January 5, 2027, or when all available practice sessions have sold out, whichever occurs first. Teams are encouraged to register early to secure their preferred practice time.

Field assignments will be sent by Friday, January 8, 2027.

Friday Parking
A parking pass is required to park at the venue on Friday. Teams participating in practice sessions are encouraged to purchase a pass for one of the following lots:
• White Parking Lot — General Admission
• Orange Parking Lot — VIP
• Gold Parking Lot — VVIP

Parking passes will go on sale Tuesday, December 8, 2026.

MONDAY NEW BALANCE ALL-AMERICA REGIONAL TRYOUTS

Monday, January 18

The 2027 New Balance All-America Southwest and West Regional Tryouts will take place on Monday, January 18, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club.

Boys and girls in the 2029, 2030, 2031 and 2032 graduation classes are invited to compete for the opportunity to represent their region at the New Balance All-America Underclass Tournament in Baltimore. Tryouts are open to all eligible athletes, and no coach recommendation is required.

Tryout pinnies will be available for pickup throughout the day on Sunday at the All-America tent located in Lax Mall.

Monday’s tryout fields will be conveniently located adjacent to Lax Mall with complimentary parking located in the Gold Parking Lot.

Southwest Region Information & Registration
Eligible States: AZ, AR, CO, ID, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT & WY
Tryout Time: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

West Region Information & Registration
Eligible States: AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA & WY
Tryout Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

DID YOU KNOW?

In 2025, the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival hosted

547 teams from 29 states and 2 provinces.