Youth sports tournaments are popular in most large cities in the United States. Sports teams on the go now include everything from soccer to softball to volleyball to cheerleading. Team leaders and organizers are often challenged with where to house their team. Unless reservations are made well in advance, hotels and motels are almost always booked. They also lack the youth-friendly amenities these events need to make kids and teens feel right at home. All the more reason why youth sports organizers are choosing more and more vacation homes for their teams to stay for any activity, competition and tournament away from home.
Close to the tournament venues
Vacation homes are often as conveniently located near tournaments and sports venues as hotels and motels. For children, teens, and event leaders / organizers, being just a few minutes from the venue can be a key factor. These homes are not only close to stadiums, ball parks, and convention centers, but they are also often minutes away from major entertainment attractions that allow kids, teens, and those around to relax.
There is no place like home
Tournament organizers and team leaders are finding that vacation homes can be very suitable for youth sports teams. Many of these houses feature children’s rooms / bunk beds, two or three bunk beds, and two trundles, offering the added convenience of allowing many children to share the same room. Some four-bedroom vacation homes can sleep up to 16 people. And most have a sleeper sofa in the family room that can accommodate two more people.
Entertainment for children, adolescents and their positions
Many vacation homes are designed to keep children, teens, and their children entertained, something they need after a day of physical and mental competition. These homes typically have smart TVs, action-packed game systems like X-Box, DVD players, foosball, Netflix, and Wi-Fi access for smartphones, tablets, and laptops. These connectivity options also help keep everyone up-to-date on both local tournament activities and sporting events around the world.
Pools, spas and barbecues
After a busy day of difficult trials and challenges, kids, teens, and their children need to relax. Vacation homes allow guests to do something they normally can’t do in a hotel or motel: cook hot dogs, hamburgers, or steaks on a barbecue in the privacy of their own backyard. No waiting for barbecues to be available or sharing the patio with strange hotel / motel guests. Each home generally includes a large outdoor dining table and chairs, plus a comfortable seating area. Most homes also have a private, enclosed in-ground pool and a relaxing spa or Jacuzzi. Here, adults can de-stress with their peers while young swimmers can practice their techniques, again all in the privacy of people they know.
Three square meals
Staying in a vacation home allows guests to enjoy healthy and inexpensive meals for children and teens, three times a day. Unlike hotels and motels, which offer inflexible menus, most vacation homes allow guests to prepare unique meals that are tailored to the health and taste preferences of their teams. Each home features fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, and double oven), granite countertops, and large breakfast bars. Kitchens also come with pots, pans, bakeware, kitchen utensils, plates, silverware, even kitchen towels and paper towels, just like home.
Inexpensive cleaning services
Youth sports teams can be tough on clothing and uniforms. Hotel / motel laundry services can be very expensive for an entire team. Most vacation homes include a washer and dryer for affordable in-home convenience. Cleaning up waste from children and teens can also be an arduous task, which is why most households also have cleaning services available.