Experienced travel tournament parents usually are not doing dramatically different things than newer sports families. They have just learned, after spending years on the road together as a sports family, which small habits actually make a difference. Things like knowing what to pack ahead of time, which hotel details matter most, what actually helps during long…
A Cooperstown tournament week looks very different from a typical family vacation. When one child is playing baseball all week, days revolve around game schedules, team activities, and long hours at the fields. Instead of a traditional sightseeing itinerary, this Cooperstown bucket list is organized around how families actually spend their time during tournament week:…
Long summer days at a baseball tournament can be exhausting. Between back-to-back matchups, long hours outside, and plenty of time sitting at the fields, Cooperstown ballfields heat is something families need to plan for, even if they’re used to July baseball weather. This guide isn’t about secret tricks or over-the-top gear. It’s a practical look at what…
When our team announced we’d be heading to Cooperstown this summer, we were excited, but we also knew it would come with a real cost. For our son this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for baseball players at this age, but we also knew it would require a real rework of our summer travel plans….
Planning a Cooperstown baseball tournament trip is exciting, but it adds up fast. Between airfare, lodging, and a full week of meals and extras, many families start wondering whether they can plan Cooperstown on points and miles to help offset the cost. While many families travel to Cooperstown simply to visit the Baseball Hall of…
