2024 Babar & Haris Suleman Memorial Soccer Festival

On July 27, 2024, we will be celebrating the Babar & Haris Suleman Memorial Soccer Festival. My family and I have had the immense pleasure of coordinating this event for the past 9 years (with a brief gap). With the help of our friends and community, we have kept the story and spirit of Babar and Haris alive, while raising money for a cause dear to their hearts. Thank you all for joinining us in this journey over the years.

But this is not the end. We hope you will continue to remember Babar and Haris, continue to be inspired by their story, and in turn, inspire others to make a change as well. Thank you for all you have done, and as always, remember to #LiveLikeHaris.

-Hiba Suleman

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On June 19, 2014, the father-and-son team took off from Greenwood, Indiana to begin their flight around the world to raise awareness and funds for education. On July 23, 2014, just two days short of returning home, their journey came to a tragic end.

The Babar & Haris Suleman Memorial Soccer Festival celebrates their legacies, love of soccer, and desire to give back to education and the community. The anniversary of the tragic accident has been turned into a successful, positive community event that has hosted 90 players and over 300 spectators in its first year. The proceeds from the event (over $3,000 in past years) will go towards community building and local educational programs.

Check out pictures from the previous festivals at the LiveLikeHaris Facebook page.

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Thank you for your support and we'll see you on the field!

The rain-out-date is Sunday, July 28th.

The Soccer Tournament!

Roster and Players

• Teams may have a maximum of 8 players, minimum of 5 players (3 subs).
• Teams may be mixed ages and genders.
• All players will receive a Team Tourney Dri Fit Shirt and Admission to all of the Festival activites and events!
• All players must be an incoming Freshman in high school, or at least 14 years of age as of July 27, 2024.
• Players under 18 will be required to submit a copy signed by a parent or legal guardian.
• Rosters CANNOT be changed after July 10th. Any emergency changes must be approved by the Tourney Staff.

Games

• All teams are guaranteed three games and have a chance to earn a position in the Playoff Round.
• Two 10 minute halves with a 3 minute halftime.
• 5v5 (4 field players + goalkeeper)
• Size 5 ball
• Fields are standard U10 size fields and goals
• Teams will be placed, to the best of our ability, into a bracket of similar level teams.
• A full list of rules can be found at our website.

Register your team by July 1st for the early bird discount! Deadline to register a team is July 5th.

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FAQs

1. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

FREE Parking. There will be signs and parking attendants to assist with parking.

2. What can/can't I bring to the event?

We encourage you to bring lawn chairs, sunscreen, water bottles and cash for food, beverages, and raffle purchases. Some food trucks may take credit cards.

General Admission Tickets at the event can be paid with credit/debit or cash.

Pets are welcomed as long as they are leashed.

3. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact [email protected] for any questions about this event.

4. When is the Rain-Out-Date?

Games will still be played in the rain (and will be delayed 30 minutes for lightning). In the unlikely situation that we need to postpone the Festival, it will occur Sunday, July 28th. In case of rain or incelement weather please check the LiveLikeHaris.weebly.comor facebook page or annoucements.

"There is a part of everyone that craves discovery and adventure and we have chosen to live out this craving. Breaking out of the routine of day to day life requires bravery in more than one form."

- Haris Suleman
Huffington Post
July 16, 2014

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