1) How we organize trips and tournaments

• 1
  Information in advance
  Parents receive: date & time, location (address), meeting time, travel format (bus / parents’ cars), responsible coach/contact, and a meal plan (if relevant).
• 2
  Team meeting
  The child arrives on time (ideally 10 minutes early). We check kit/documents/well-being. The coach assigns roles and reminds the rules.
• 3
  Travel
  If by bus: coaches are responsible for discipline and safety; kids stay seated and wear seatbelts (if available); water is mandatory; snacks follow the rules.
  If by parents’ cars: we agree in advance who drives with whom; the child travels only with an approved adult.
• 4
  On site
  The team stays together. Parents are told the meeting point. Kids do not walk around without the coach.
• 5
  After
  Team check-in (everyone present), travel home, and a short summary: what went well and what we improve next.

Key points (quick)

If the child is sick / has medical restrictions — please inform the coach in advance.

Parents at tournaments

• support, but do not coach from the stands
• after the game — calm support, not a “debrief” in the heat of emotions
• questions are discussed with the coach privately after the tournament

3) Nice to have (optional)

• spare T-shirt
• extra socks
• small travel pillow
• charger / power bank (only if necessary and under parents’ responsibility)

4) Better NOT to bring

• expensive items / jewelry
• large amounts of cash
• lots of sweets and soda
• gadgets/games that distract and can be lost

6) Food at tournaments (very simple)

• water, banana, sandwich, yogurt, crackers
• avoid: fast food and greasy meals — kids feel heavy and play worse
• if time between games is short — keep snacks small to avoid stomach heaviness

7) If your child is ill or injured

• fever / strong cough / feeling unwell
• an injury that prevents playing
• doctor’s restrictions