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Packing and prep
Checklists and plans for the bag, the car and the cooler.
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The Soccer Tournament Weekend Checklist (Gear, Heat, Food, Hotel, Sideline)
Pack shin guards first, because the Laws of the Game make them compulsory and they must be covered entirely by the socks. Then add water, a cooler with ice, sideline shade, a printed schedule, and a hotel plan you checked against the tournament's housing rules.
The Travel Baseball Tournament Packing List (Heat, Rain Delays, Canopy, Cooler)
Pack for sun, heat and waiting: a shade canopy, more water than you think, sunscreen and a hat, a cooler held at 40 degrees F or below, and dry backups for a rain delay. Then add the player bag and a hotel bag, using the tables below.
The Youth Hockey Tournament Packing List (Gear, Rink Bag, Hotel, Sibling Bag)
Pack the required gear first: a HECC-certified helmet and face mask, plus a neck laceration protector, which USA Hockey has required for youth players since August 1, 2024. Then add a second set of base layers, a drying plan, snacks and water, and one bag that keeps siblings busy.
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