High School Spring Break Travel - Where does your HS go?

[NotDeaf]

Hi all,
Curious...
Where does your High School go to play over Spring break?
Where is the best "warm , no rain" place to go?
Where have you been where you play a different team each day?
Does the Varsity team just go or does the Varsity and JV, Freshmen go as well?

 

[manitoudan]

I know a friend of mine from Ky played Maumee or South Maumee this week in Myrtle beach . its the HS whose thrower is going to Eastern Mich .

 

[heater]

We went to Pigeon Forge and played at the Ripken Experience. We were only there 3 days but played double headers. The complex was amazing, all turf complex so you don't have to deal with rain outs! It was nice as it is only 5-6 hour drive, and there are a lot of team bonding opportunities that are in close proximity to the hotels. We played teams from Ohio and Illinois. The weather was nice, but we did have a shower blow through, mid-70s temps. I would highly recommend.

 

[CARDS]

We went to Pigeon Forge and played at the Ripken Experience. We were only there 3 days but played double headers. The complex was amazing, all turf complex so you don't have to deal with rain outs! It was nice as it is only 5-6 hour drive, and there are a lot of team bonding opportunities that are in close proximity to the hotels. We played teams from Ohio and Illinois. The weather was nice, but we did have a shower blow through, mid-70s temps. I would highly recommend.

Very sweet park.

 

[FastBat]

My dd is not in HS yet, but our local HS went to Myrtle Beach. Judging from word of mouth, it looked like it was a nice break for the players and families. I would guess they were only scheduled to play during 3 days, maybe Thursday-Saturday.

 

[AceGRC]

We are heading to Myrtle Beach this weekend for Varsity and JV games. Looking forward to fun softball and the beach.

 

[BBD04]

Cloverleaf Highschool goes to Disney and plays at ESPN Wild World of Sports. We go every other year. This year did a small trip and played some teams in southern part of Ohio and couple in W Virginia.

 

[NotDeaf]

Cloverleaf Highschool goes to Disney and plays at ESPN Wild World of Sports. We go every other year. This year did a small trip and played some teams in southern part of Ohio and couple in W Virginia.

I’ve seen pictures, but have never been… I heard it’s a little pricey. Would like to hear how the fundraising ideas were to fund that trip.

 

[BBD04]

We do a night at the races and a prize calendar for mouth of Feb based on lotto numbers. Last time we went it was for 7 days 6 nights with flying out of Akron. With 4 park passes with hoppers and 4 side park passes for around $1050 per kid. All Disney transportation to and from parks including games and training facility. You play and train at ESPN Wild World of Sports.

 

[LakeErieHillbilly]

Im in Pigeon Forge TN and Elmwood varsity is staying at my hotel and playing at the Ripkens fields.

 

[SMc4SMc]

Hope all teams and their families are having a memorable time... and hopefully kicking butt.

Do these games offer exposure potential like a showcase? What's the time/rule format- OHSAA, ASA, etc.? Does it help in the rankings regionally or nationally? How's the transportation rules regarding players riding with their parents, families hanging with their daughter, and curfew?

Good luck, and a great season to All.

P.S.
I'll pm my Varsity HCs cells and the AD or his gatekeeper [wife/secy] then maybe my district could get a clue.

 

[NotDeaf]

Do these games offer exposure potential like a showcase? What's the time/rule format- OHSAA, ASA, etc.? Does it help in the rankings regionally or nationally? How's the transportation rules regarding players riding with their parents, families hanging with their daughter, and curfew?

I can tell you, I’m not a coach, just a parent volunteer. We did go to Pigeon Forge this year. We played at Ripken, both JV and Varsity, all 25+ players. Fields are gorgeous, all turf. The number of teams there to play, not so much. Our struggled was JV Teams. The Varsity played 5 different teams. We played a High School (out of conference) but 5 minutes down the road from our home town. A rivalry who was going to take the “W” back home.

Here’s a thought for others. Ripken is $35 per day, per player and coach, basically. Ripken is run by the City. If you’re looking to save money (like us) you can request to play on the city fields (Wear Farm City Park - http://wearfarmcitypark.com ) which are super nice. The grass is so nice; it looks like turf and it’s free.

Back to the questions. Exposure? Only the Sun and sun burn was the exposure, no College coaches. Time format full 8 innings. Seen other teams getting crushed 20+ point difference, keep playing. I don’t believe is helps with ranking.

Transportation: For us, it was a “field trip” per the Board and AD. Thus, if a parent didn’t have a signed release formed, it was a no-go. Coaches could not drive the Vans (took 2 – 15 passenger vans). Parents / Drivers had to be fingerprinted / background checks. We had a curfew and lights out during the week

I’ve heard of 2 other High Schools were the Parents did drive and managed their own kids, but not sure how that happens.

 

[NotDeaf]

Here’s the list so far (planning for next year, already)

Ripken, TN or SC
ESPN Wild World of Sports
Thinking about Cedar Point, seems like they host something this year in Spring. But, still cold weather.
Thought about Bo Jackson place – Any thoughts on that for Spring Break?

There’s must be more places down south???