The rules say
Florida youth baseball · 2027
Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings) 2027: Hotels and Stay-to-Play Rules
Hotels near Preston Hood Athletic ComplexHotel required40
The housing rule
When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings), cities are now requiring non-local teams to book through our USSSA platform for accurate event reporting.
Exemptions the rules list
- Applies to non-local teams (the page does not define local)
Housing partner
USSSA hotel booking platform
What to know
The lodging notice on the Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings) page (checked October 20, 2026) says non-local teams must book through the USSSA platform. It does not define local, and it names no penalty or deadline.
The event runs Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2, 2027. Bubble Gum NIT is a two day State Qualifier for 7U to 14U with new BLC rings. Teams pay $175 to $395, and the gate fee is TBA.
Two ballparks are listed: Preston Hood Sports Complex in Fort Walton Beach (the city parks page gives its address as 132 Jet Drive NW) and Threadgill Park at 711 Hickory Street in Destin. Between them 24 hotels are mapped, and the closest are 4 minutes away.
All 24 hotels near the complex
Closest first, by car. The first one is the card at the top of this page.
See every hotel near Preston Hood Athletic Complex, with any dates
The rules say you must book through USSSA hotel booking platform. These hotels are for comparison and for families the rules exempt. Check the exemptions above first.
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Motel | 4 min | See rates |
| Emerald Grande | 4 min | See rates |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites | 4 min | See rates |
Booking a lot of rooms for your team?
The rules say teams book through USSSA hotel booking platform. Use the official housing link for your team rooms. We cannot arrange a separate group rate for this event.
Open the official housing page| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Inn Fort Walton Beach | 4 min | See rates |
| Seabreeze Inn | 4 min | See rates |
| Comfort Inn & Suites | 5 min | See rates |
| Days Inn | 5 min | See rates |
| Destin Inn & Suites | 5 min | See rates |
Show the other 16 hotels
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Inn | 5 min | See rates |
| Pirates' Bay Guest Chambers and Marina | 5 min | See rates |
| Quality Inn | 5 min | See rates |
| Regency Inn | 5 min | See rates |
| Super 8 by Wyndham Ft Walton Beach | 5 min | See rates |
| The Suites at Marina Bay | 5 min | See rates |
| Pelican Beach | 7 min | See rates |
| Wingate | 7 min | See rates |
| Club Destin | 8 min | See rates |
| Destin Holiday Beach Resort | 8 min | See rates |
| Pelican Beach Resort | 8 min | See rates |
| Silver Dunes by Holiday Isle | 8 min | See rates |
| Hampton | 9 min | See rates |
| SummerPlace Inn | 9 min | See rates |
| Home2 Suites | 10 min | See rates |
| The Palms of Destin Resort & Conference Center | 10 min | See rates |
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Housing Fairness score: 40
How the score was built
40Starts at 100. Built from published rules only. See the method.
- Hotel requiredTeams must book through the housing partner-40
- No local exemptionNo local radius exemption published-10
- Staying with family not allowedNo family exemption published-10
- Penalty for booking elsewhereNo penalty published0
- Booking deadline more than 45 days before the eventNo booking deadline published0
- No-show or cancel fee beyond the hotel's own policyNot stated0
- Rebates or fees to the tournament not disclosedNot checked0
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| 7U to 14U | May 1 to 2, 2027 |
True trip cost per family
Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.
Entry fee $175 per team, divided by this number
May 1 to 2, 2027
Enter the rate you see
Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$12
- Hotel: 1 night x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 2 days x $15$120
$132
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
Quick answers
- Can I book my own hotel for Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings)?
- Our verdict as of Oct 20, 2026: Hotel required. The host's rule says: "When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings), cities are now requiring non-local teams to book through our USSSA platform for accurate event reporting." Exemption: "Applies to non-local teams (the page does not define local)". Source: host housing page.
- Is Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings) stay-to-play?
- Yes. The rules say teams must book through USSSA hotel booking platform for Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings).
- When is Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings)?
- Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings) runs May 1 to 2, 2027.
- Where is Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings)?
- Preston Hood Athletic Complex, 132 Jet Dr NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.
- What is the closest hotel to Bubble Gum NIT (NEW BLC Rings)?
- Economy Motel is the closest, about 4 minutes by car from Preston Hood Athletic Complex.
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