Welcome to the 2026 Wizards Rose Festival & Tournament!
With more than 40 clubs and thousands of players, coaches, families, and spectators expected throughout the weekend, we ask everyone to help us create a safe and enjoyable experience by following the parking guidelines below.
Please plan ahead, arrive early, and consider carpooling whenever possible. Local teams are strongly encouraged to use drop-off and pick-up arrangements to help reduce traffic congestion around the Youngs Sportsplex.
Tournament volunteers and parking attendants will be stationed throughout the facility to help direct traffic and answer any questions.
Parking Guidelines
To ensure the safety of all participants and visitors:
- Parking is permitted only in marked or designated parking spaces.
- Do not park on grassed areas, boulevards, fire routes, sidewalks, or neighbouring private property.
- Follow the directions of tournament staff, parking attendants, and facility personnel at all times.
- Please be courteous to our neighbouring businesses and residents.
Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas may be asked to move or may be subject to enforcement by property owners or municipal authorities.
Youngs Sportsplex
Address:
570 River Road
Welland, Ontario
The Youngs Sportsplex serves as the main tournament venue and features all tournament headquarters operations, vendors, and the majority of festival and tournament matches.
The facility offers:
- Main parking lot
- Secondary rear parking lot
- Tournament headquarters
- Food vendors and event services
- Washroom facilities
For the safety of all participants, the roadway surrounding the fields will be closed to vehicle traffic throughout the tournament weekend, creating a safe pedestrian corridor between the building and playing fields.
Overflow Parking
Due to the large number of teams attending, overflow parking locations may be required during peak tournament hours.
Saint-Jean-de-Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School
The Welland Soccer Club has received permission to use the school’s parking lot during the tournament.
Please park only in designated parking spaces. Do not park on the grass or landscaped areas.
Directions
Club Richelieu
Located directly across the street from Youngs Sportsplex, Club Richelieu has generously made its parking lot available for tournament participants.
Directions
KY Tool and Die
Located down the street from Youngs Sportsplex on River Road, KY Tool & Die has generously made its parking lot available for tournament participants.
Directions
Field Locations
All tournament matches will be played at the Youngs Sportsplex, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, E.L. Crossley Secondary School.
Youngs Sportsplex
570 River Road
Welland, Ontario
Directions
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
64 Smith St.
Welland, Ontario
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E.L. Crossley Secondary School
350 Highway #20 West
Fonthill, Ontario
Directions
Carpooling & Local Teams
To help reduce congestion and maximize available parking:
- Local teams are encouraged to use drop-off and pick-up arrangements.
- Families travelling together are encouraged to carpool whenever possible.
- Please allow additional travel time during peak morning and afternoon game windows.
Tournament Parking Attendants
Tournament volunteers and parking attendants will be located throughout the Sportsplex parking areas to:
- Direct vehicles to available parking.
- Assist with overflow parking locations.
- Help maintain safe pedestrian traffic around the facility.
- Provide general tournament assistance.
Please follow all posted signs and instructions from tournament staff.
Thank You
The Welland Soccer Club would like to thank our community partners and neighbouring organizations for their support in helping make the 2026 Wizards Rose Festival & Tournament possible.
Your cooperation with these parking guidelines helps ensure a safe and enjoyable weekend for every player, coach, official, volunteer, and spectator attending the event.
We look forward to welcoming you to Welland and wish all teams the very best of luck throughout the tournament!
