The rules say
Florida youth baseball · 2026-27
Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints)
Hotels near Betti Stradling ParkHotel required40
The housing rule
When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints), 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
Non-local teams must book through the USSSA platform for Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints), per its lodging notice (checked October 18, 2026). The notice does not define local and lists no penalty or deadline.
The event runs Friday December 11, 2026 to Sunday December 13, 2026. It is a three-day Double State Qualifier for ages 8U to 14U with Christmas tree and ring prizes. Entry fees run $200 to $325 per team and the gate fee is listed as TBA.
Seven parks are listed, including Pembroke Shores Park (501 SW 172 Ave.) and Brian Piccolo Park in Cooper City, so the drive between games can be long. The page posts no game guarantee or team count. Near Betti Stradling Park, the closest of 12 mapped lodging options is La Quinta Inn & Suites Coral Springs Univ Dr, about 4 minutes away.
All 35 hotels near the complex
Closest first, by car. The first one is the card at the top of this page.
See every hotel near Betti Stradling Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Quinta Inn & Suites | 4 min | See rates |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Coral Springs Univ Dr | 4 min | See rates |
| Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motel 6 | 5 min | See rates |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest | 8 min | See rates |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Pembroke Pines | 8 min | See rates |
| Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center | 8 min | See rates |
| Comfort Suites Sawgrass | 9 min | See rates |
Show the other 27 hotels
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar | 9 min | See rates |
| Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar | 9 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Miramar | 9 min | See rates |
| Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar 2 | 9 min | See rates |
| Tru | 9 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale West-Sawgrass/Tamarac | 10 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pembroke Pines-Sheridan St | 10 min | See rates |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale | 10 min | See rates |
| Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar 1 | 10 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 11 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale-West/Pembroke Pines | 11 min | See rates |
| Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Coconut Creek | 11 min | See rates |
| WoodSpring Suites | 11 min | See rates |
| Budget Inn | 12 min | See rates |
| SpringHill Suites Fort Lauderdale Miramar 1 | 12 min | See rates |
| Travelodge Pompano Beach | 12 min | See rates |
| Extended Stay America Suites - Fort Lauderdale - Tamarac | 13 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 13 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale-Commercial Blvd. | 13 min | See rates |
| Staybridge Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport - West | 13 min | See rates |
| Stadium Hotel | 14 min | See rates |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale Plantation | 15 min | See rates |
| Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel | 15 min | See rates |
| Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino | 15 min | See rates |
| Best Western | 16 min | See rates |
| Inverrary Vacation Resort | 16 min | See rates |
| AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise | 17 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 |
|---|---|
| 8U to 14U | Dec 11 to 13, 2026 |
True trip cost per family
Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.
Entry fee $200 per team, divided by this number
Dec 11 to 13, 2026
Enter the rate you see
Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$13
- Hotel: 2 nights x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 3 days x $15$180
$193
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 Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints)?
- Our verdict as of Oct 18, 2026: Hotel required. The host's rule says: "When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints), 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 Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints) stay-to-play?
- Yes. The rules say teams must book through USSSA hotel booking platform for Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints).
- When is Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints)?
- Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints) runs Dec 11 to 13, 2026.
- Where is Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints)?
- Betti Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, FL 33076.
- What is the closest hotel to Christmas Bash (Christmas Tree, Rings & 2XPoints)?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites is the closest, about 4 minutes by car from Forest Hills Park.
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