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Kids in sports? Here’s a list of tournament must haves.
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Keep everyone happy

All the basics you need for any tournament!
 
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There’s almost nothing worse than spending a day on hard bleachers! Grab some bleacher seats and bump your enjoyment. Padding is nice- but a back rest is a must!!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Stadium Seats & Cushions
 
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Make sure to pack everyone a water bottle for the day. Most venues have refill stations and we all need to stay hydrated!
Insulated & Stainless Steel Water Bottles - Hydro Flask
 
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Make sure to get some school spirit swag from your student or team's spirit store! I love when you can see a team's fan section a mile away!
Custom School Sweatshirts
 
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My kids hate the taste of water from anywhere - having a bottle of mio on hand helps me keep them hydrated and keeps them happy when we're refilling water bottles on the go.
MiO Liquid Water Enhancer
 
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Pain killer - long days usually involve a headache or sore muscles. Be prepared with some basic first aid items to help keep everyone comfortable!
Ibuprofen
 
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Keep your feet happy for the long day! Wear appropriate footwear. Take flip flops if you expect it to be hot to be able to cool off a bit, but make sure to have comfy walking shoes!
Walking Shoes

Outside Tournaments

Being outside all days requires a little more prep.
 
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Sun protection is a must for warm weather tournaments! Wear a hat for transportable shade.
Straw Sun Hats
 
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Blankets are great for long day tournaments - they give you a place to stretch out, a place for kids to have a rest, and keeps your clothes cleaner. Grab a washable blanket for easier maintenance.
Machine Washable Blanket
 
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Give yourself seating options and pack a chair for the day. These are way more comfortable than bleachers and perfect for track and field competitions.
Folding Chair
 
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Sports sunscreen is a must for outdoor tournaments! For your player - and for you! Make sure to reapply throughout the day and try to keep to the shade or wear a hat for more thorough protection.
Sport Sunscreen
 
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For colder weather, don't forget the blankets! I am so much happier when I am warm, blankets make all the difference between enduring and enjoying.
Stadium Blankets
 
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For chances of rain, or shade from the sun, umbrellas are a great item to keep in the car so you're prepared no matter the weather!
The Best Umbrella
 
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Hand warmers are another great idea for those cold tournament days, or even just for Friday Night Lights!
HotHands Hand Warmers

For the Littles

Taking little siblings or little friends? Help minimize boredom with some extra activities
 
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Keep your family entertained in between games or on the long drive to tournaments. Coloring is always fun!
Coloring Books
 
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Coloring needs color!
Best Coloring Markers
 
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Try getting a new activity for your littles for tournament day. The newness will be exciting and keep them engaged. If it's an activity they only get on sports days - it may help them look forward to being out all day instead of bored and resenting i...
Kids Activity Kits
 
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Snack cups make toting all the extras around easier without all the boxes and bags from crackers and snacks!
Snack Cups

Snacks On-The-Go

 
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Meat sticks are a great high protein snack for your players and the rest of the family! Chomps are our go-to favorite, the healthiest meat stick I've found so far.
Chomps: 100% Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Sticks
 
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Dried fruit and nuts are other healthy snacks for a day at the field.
Dried Fruit & Healthy Snacks
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Kids love fruit snacks! Give them a little joy with this fun portable treat.
Fruit Snacks
 
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Apple sauce is another no-brainer kid snack. Also - good for adults!
Kirkland Signature
 
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Whether you get the individual bags, or buy in bulk and use a snack cup, you can't go wrong with goldfish crackers!
Goldfish Crackers
 
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We don't normally have juice in the house, so my kids always love when we have juice boxes on the go! I look for ones without added sugar.
Juice Boxes
 
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I love throwing granola bars in our snack bags - I look for protein rich ones for long days out to help keep us full longer and give more energy to my players.
Protein Bars : Granola Bars