Tournament Tips
- POPUP TENTS – Make sure someone always has a popup tent on hand. 2 or 3 are great to help protect players and parents from the elements.
- BE EARLY – Early is always better than late. Umpires are known to start games early.
- EXTRA WATER & SUPPLIES – You are now the parent of 10 to 12 other kids, having extra supplies is always helpful.
- BE FLEXIBLE – Times, locations, opponents can change at the last minute.
- CHECK ALL THE APPS FREQUENTLY FOR CHANGES.
- SUNDAY SCHEDULE DOESN’T COME OUT UNTIL LATE – Expect Sunday times to be out as late as 9pm Saturday night.
- HEATERS CAN BE USED IN THE DUGOUT
- KNOW THE RULES – Because the umpires won’t always know them.
- INVEST IN A WAGON – You aren’t a true travel ball parent until you have a wagon.
- DON’T PLAN ANYTHING ELSE ON TOURNAMENT WEEKENDS. – You will not make your dinner reservation at 600pm.
- HEALTHY SNACKS – During tournaments it’s easy to live off fast food, but try to get the boys healthy snacks and lunches, they will play better and have more energy.
- LABEL EVERYTHING – Kids are going to lose stuff, make sure everything is labeled.
- DIRT OR TURF? Just bring both shoes.
- HAVE FUN!!! Time goes by fast. Have fun watching the boy play.
Honorable mentions of things to bring: Hand Warmers, Baby Wipes, First Aid kits, Ice packs. Sunscreen, Battery packs, Towels, Chairs
