Frequently Asked Questions: Travel

Do the teams travel to tournaments together?
Travel to and from the tournament is up to the parents to organize what is best for their family. We do try to schedule multiple teams at the same tournament. Some club members like to carpool or schedule the same flights, but it is not required. For most multi-day tournaments that are over 4 hours driving distance, all players are required to arrive the night before the tournament. If choosing to fly or drive, please consider this arrival time when planning.

How do we book flights?
Booking flights to tournaments is at the sole discretion of the parents. We do not require our players to travel to tournaments a specific way. We would suggest only booking flights that are refundable, or likewise. Tournaments can be cancelled or changed, especially this season due to COVID-19. For most multi-day tournaments that are over 4 hours driving distance, all players are required to arrive the night before the tournament. If choosing to fly or drive, please consider this arrival time when planning.

When should we arrive to tournaments?
Arrival times will be communicated with the team each week of their tournament. Typically, arrival to the gym is one hour prior to the first match of the day. For most multi-day tournaments that are over 4 hours driving distance, all players are required to arrive the night before the tournament.

Do all tournaments require hotel stays?
No. Most one-day tournaments are driveable in the same day. If parents choose to stay at a hotel for those tournaments, they are free to schedule that themselves. For multi-day tournaments that are over a 60-minute drive, we (the club) will reserve a room block at a hotel for each player's family. Parent representatives will send out booking links to the team in late November/early December. We do stay as a club at the same hotel.

Are we required to stay in the same hotels?
For Multi-day tournaments that are over a 60-minute drive, we (the club) will reserve a room block at a hotel for each player's family. Parent representatives will send out booking links to the team in late November/early December. We do stay as a club at the same hotel. The number of night stays will depend on the length of the tournament and the schedule of the team.

My relative lives in the city we're traveling to. Can we stay with them instead of the hotel?
If you would like to use hotel points or stay with a relative, you may email us for more information. Some tournaments require teams to stay in the hotel assigned to the team in order to play in the tournament. In these cases, we will have to make sure our minimum number of hotel nights has been met before granting exceptions. Typically, this is not an issue.

How do we book the hotels?
Hotel booking links will be provided by your parent representative in late November/early December. You will have a few days to add your name to the rooming list by following the instructions provided. Most booking links do not require payment at booking; however, you may have a small reservation or transaction fee.