The rules say
Florida youth baseball · 2026-27
3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts)
Hotels near Margate Sports ComplexHotel required40
The housing rule
When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts), 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 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts), per its lodging notice (checked October 18, 2026). The notice does not define local and lists no penalty or deadline.
The event runs Friday October 30, 2026 to Sunday November 1, 2026. This is a three-day Double State Qualifier for ages 8U to 14U. Entry fees run $250 to $325 per team and the gate fee is listed as TBA.
The page lists two ballparks, Margate Sports Complex (1755 Banks Rd) and Brian Piccolo Park in Cooper City (9501 Sheridan St), so check the schedule for your park. The page posts no game guarantee or team count. Near Margate Sports Complex, the closest of 12 mapped lodging options is Budget Inn, about 7 minutes away.
All 22 hotels near the complex
Closest first, by car. The first one is the card at the top of this page.
See every hotel near Margate Sports 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Inn | 7 min | See rates |
| Atlantic Motel | 10 min | See rates |
| TownePlace Suites Fort Lauderdale West 1 | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Palm-Aire | 10 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 11 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pembroke Pines-Sheridan St | 11 min | See rates |
| Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Coconut Creek | 11 min | See rates |
| TownePlace Suites Fort Lauderdale West | 11 min | See rates |
Show the other 14 hotels
| Hotel | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale-West/Pembroke Pines | 12 min | See rates |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Tamarac | 12 min | See rates |
| SpringHill Suites Fort Lauderdale Miramar 1 | 12 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 13 min | See rates |
| Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale-Commercial Blvd. | 13 min | See rates |
| La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Ft. Lauderdale Tamarac East | 13 min | See rates |
| Motel 6 | 13 min | See rates |
| Staybridge Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport - West | 13 min | See rates |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Pembroke Pines | 14 min | See rates |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Lauderdale N - Exec Airport | 14 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 |
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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 | Oct 30 to Nov 1, 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 $250 per team, divided by this number
Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$17
- 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
$197
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 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts)?
- Our verdict as of Oct 18, 2026: Hotel required. The host's rule says: "When booking your travel and lodging arrangements for 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts), 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 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts) stay-to-play?
- Yes. The rules say teams must book through USSSA hotel booking platform for 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts).
- When is 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts)?
- 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts) runs Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026.
- Where is 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts)?
- Margate Sports Complex, 1755 Banks Rd, Margate, FL 33063.
- What is the closest hotel to 3rd Annual Fall Classic (Sliding Mitts)?
- Budget Inn is the closest, about 7 minutes by car from Margate Sports Complex.
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