Emerald Acres

25/12/2024

🎅🎁 Wishing you a holly, jolly Christmas! 🎁🎅
From our family at Emerald Acres to yours, may your day be merry and bright. Here’s to a holiday season filled with love, happiness, and a little friendly competition! 🏀⚽🏐

22/12/2024

We’ll be closed on Christmas Eve (12/24) and Christmas Day (12/25) to celebrate the season with our loved ones. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

19/12/2024

🏐 Bring Your A-Game to the Central Illinois Challenge! 🏐
Calling all 12U-18U girls' volleyball teams! Don’t miss your chance to compete in the Central Illinois Challenge on February 1-2, 2025Q
💵 Entry Fee: $425 per team
Sign up now for two days of exciting competition in our top-notch facility. Let’s make this tournament unforgettable!
https://hypenationvb.thesfnetwork.com/events/central-illinois-challenge/

18/12/2024

🎉 Get in the Game! 🎉
Grab your squad and join us for the 5v5 Indoor Soccer Tournament on Saturday, January 25th!

🔥 What to Expect:
👟 Fast-paced 5v5 action
🏅 Medals for top 3 teams + a shot at the 2025 National Championship in Florida
🕗 Nonstop games from 8 AM to 5 PM
⚽ Team ranging from 6 - Adult

💰 Register Early and Save up $100!

Don’t miss this incredible day of soccer, teamwork, and fun. Sign up your team today https://bit.ly/4faHFdg

18/12/2024

17/12/2024

🏀 New Year, New Season, New Challenges! 🏀
Sign your 5th or 6th grade boys or girls travel team up for the Youth Travel Basketball League at Emerald Acres starting in January!

📅 Boys: Jan 7 - Feb 18 (Tuesdays)
📅 Girls: Jan 9 - Feb 20 (Thursdays)
⏰ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 💰 $500 per team

Get ready for top-level competition on our elite hardwood courts and make this season one to remember! 🏆

📲 Secure your spot now - https://bit.ly/4iFj6rE

17/12/2024

🚨 Tournament Alert: March Mayhem 2025! 🚨
Emerald Acres Sports Connection is thrilled to host the 3rd Annual USJN March Mayhem on March 29-30. 🏀

🎯 What’s in store?

12U-17U teams battling across two days of competition
National recognition with scouts and evaluators in attendance
All-Star selections announced within 48 hours post-event ⭐
https://www.usjn.com/xtm_tournament_info_new.php?which=913

14/12/2024

Today is a big day...first ever Mattoon beginners tournament AND first ever athletic event at Emerald Acres !!!

13/12/2024

📣 Heads up! Tomorrow, December 14 while the Mattoon Youth Wrestling Tournament is ongoing, entry to Emerald Acres and the arcade will require $5/adult and $3/child until 2 PM tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding as we host this exciting event for young athletes. Come cheer them on if you’re here! 💚🤼‍♂️

11/12/2024

Don’t forget! Pickleball open play is available Monday through Thursday from 5–9 PM. Enjoy the full session for just $5 per person—come and join the fun on our courts!
https://portal.sportskey.com/venues/emerald-acres-sports-connection/events/SWKHR7

11/12/2024

🤼‍♂️ Mattoon Youth Wrestling’s 1st Annual Beginners Tournament is almost here! 🤼‍♂️

📅 When: Saturday, December 14th
📍 Where: Emerald Acres Sports Connection
⏰ Wrestling Starts: 9:00 AM

This event is all about supporting beginner wrestlers as they step onto the mat for their debut competition. With age divisions from Tots to Seniors and awards for all participants, it’s a day of learning, fun, and sportsmanship.

💻 Register now and bring the family to cheer on these young athletes!
https://bit.ly/4gvZR27

10/12/2024

🎉 Thank you to the leaders, visionaries and donors who made Emerald Acres and our Grand Opening not just possible but unforgettable! 🎉

We also want to give a special thanks to Mayor Rick Hall, State Senator Chapin Rose, Ed Dowd, Blake Pierce, and many more who joined us to celebrate this milestone. Your support has paved the way for Emerald Acres!

💚 Together, we’ve created something extraordinary. Thank you for believing in our vision!

09/12/2024

🏅 Compete, Conquer, Qualify! 🏅
The Emerald Acres 5v5 Soccer Tournament is your chance to dominate the field and qualify for the 2025 National Championship in Florida!

📅 When: Saturday, January 25th | 8 AM - 5 PM
👥 Who: Open to all ages and divisions, 6U through Adult — competitive, developmental, and elite.
⏳ Early Registration Discount: Save $50 by signing up 13 days in advance.

🎮 A full day of fast-paced 5v5 action with a 4-game guarantee awaits.
👟 Reminder: Futsal shoes or sneakers only—no cleats allowed!

This is more than a tournament—it’s your road to the big stage. Register now and bring your A-game!
https://bit.ly/4faHFdg

09/12/2024

💚🏐 Club 217 + Emerald Acres = Game-Changer! 🏐💚
The courts are buzzing with talent as Club 217 Volleyball begins practices at Emerald Acres! It’s incredible to see this partnership come to life and witness the hard work that happens behind the scenes.

Here’s to creating a home where champions are made—let’s do this, Club 217! 🔥

08/12/2024

💚 We’re So Grateful! 💚
Our Grand Opening was a huge success, thanks to YOU! We loved seeing so many smiling faces during the ribbon cutting, tours, and Kickoff Challenge.

We’re thrilled to be part of the community and can’t wait to see you at Emerald Acres for more memories. This is just the beginning! 💚🎉
https://bit.ly/3OS8V5j