Guides for team managers and parents

Plain, practical answers for planning youth sports trips and team events, from parents who run them.

Youth sports tournament trip checklist for team managersThe six stages of an away tournament, from hotel rules to the drive home.
How to choose a team hotel for a youth sports tournamentPick the hotel that works for the most families, with the least driving.
Youth sports tournament packing list, by sport and weatherGear by sport, game-day basics, travel documents and weather extras.
What is stay-to-play? A plain guide for youth sports parentsWhy tournaments require partner hotels, and what to ask before you book.
How to plan a team dinner or end-of-season party (without the spreadsheet)Team dinners and parties: headcount, pre-orders, allergies and the bill.
Youth sports tournament planning apps compared | Sideline AwayTeamSnap, Teamstead, Groupbook, tournament housing and the group chat, compared fairly.

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