Halloween Glow Night
Glow-in-the-dark soccer on a Halloween field, and the first night on our brand-new air pitch.
- Friday, Oct 30
- 5:15 to 7:15 PM
- The Great Neck Pitch
- $15 per kid
What's happening
One night. Lots to do.
The air pitch makes its debut.
Our new inflatable soccer field is coming to Glow Night. It's a walled-in field with goals built right in, so the ball stays in play and the games are fast.
- 3v3 or 5v5 games
- Walls all the way around
- Built-in goals
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Glow-in-the-dark soccerGlow balls and a field decked out for Halloween.
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Not into soccer?The glow playground and other games are set up for kids who'd rather not play.
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A glow ball for one lucky kidEvery kid who shows up gets their name in the drawing for a glow soccer ball. Plus prizes for players and families.
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Costumes welcomeFace paint, hats, and anything that glows are perfect.
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Lights onThe parking lot lights and other lights stay on, so it's never pitch black.
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Tennis shoes are fineNo cleats needed. Wear what you can run in.
My kid is playing
Get a ticket.
Want to help another kid play? Add a $15 Cover a Kid ticket at checkout. It pays for a player using the free code.
60 spots in all. Sign-ups close Wednesday, October 28, or sooner if spots run out. If your age group is full, join the waitlist.
How the night runs
Fields are set by who signs up. Every age group gets time on the grass, and little ones are never on a field with teenagers.
What to bring, cleats, and waivers
- A water bottle, shin guards if you have them, and tennis shoes or cleats
- Want loaner cleats? Tell us the size when you sign up and we'll check our donated pairs. Sizes are limited.
- Every player needs a signed waiver. If your child doesn't have one on file, you'll complete it as part of sign-up.
- Don't want your child in photos? Choose that on the ticket form. They'll get a yellow wristband at check-in, and it has to stay on all night.
Costume rules
- No weapon props of any kind, toy or otherwise
- No sharp objects or hard pieces that could hurt someone
- No masks that block your view
- Nothing long that drags or trips: no capes or gowns
- Face paint, hats, ears, tails, and anything that glows are perfect
Rules and weather
Same pickup rules as always: check in with staff, parents of kids under 10 stay on site, and if you whack it you track it. The Great Neck Pitch is private property and open for FTP-scheduled play only. Lightning is the only thing that calls it off. The on/off call is posted in the app by 4:15 PM, and we'll email ticket holders if anything changes.
I'm not buying a ticket
Make a gift.
Every gift helps us buy cleats for kids, host free pickup soccer and FTP Training, and place more soccer goals around the city, like the ones at Alanton Elementary. We're raising the money so no kid is turned away because of cost.
The giving form is at the bottom of this page. You pick the amount, and you can be listed publicly or stay anonymous.
Business sponsors: $500 to $5,000
Sponsor FTP Training and families see your name every week. Each tier includes everything above it.
Give below and add your business name. Presenting sponsor: email your logo to info@fortheplayersfoundation.net by Oct 16.
Want your kid in FTP Training?
We'll share more details about training opportunities for kids the first week of November.
Other ways to help
There's a QR code and a jar at the check-in table for anyone who wants to give on the night. Have outgrown cleats? Bring them and we'll get them to a kid who needs a pair.
Glow-in-the-dark soccer for a good cause. See you on the 30th.
Gifts are donations to For the Players Foundation, a Virginia 501(c)(3), and are tax-deductible. Player tickets are not, since they include the event and a goodie bag.