Between the escalating prices of gas, to paying for family meals three times a day at restaurants, hockey tournaments can be rather expensive. Hockey parents are constantly forfeiting money at the expense of their children’s sports and it adds up. Hockey is not a cheap sport and unfortunately money does not grow on trees. However, there are ways to save money, so here are some tips on how to make it easier on the bank account on hockey road trips.
- Carpool – Buddy up with another family to take the road trip with. This is not only good for the environment but good for your wallet by splitting the cost of travel. Carpooling can also be fun for the kids as they get to hang out with their teammate and stay out of your hair.
- Team Potlucks – Organize team potlucks for dinner. This is a good way to get a substantial and healthy meal in your child and yourself. Instead of having to break your bank account at restaurants three times a day, potlucks allow for you to only have to contribute something less costly.
- Hotels – Find a hotel that does group rates. Most hotels will do group rates which are essentially a little bit cheaper than their going rate. When choosing your hotel, ensure they include breakfast or at least have continental breakfast. This could put a bit of extra cash in your pocket.
- Snacks – Head to your local supermarket and stock up on snacks for the weekend. When your hockey player is in need of a quick snack, you will be prepared and won’t need to spend money at over-priced concession stands.
No need to stress over the expense of hockey tournaments. Following these four tips can help you save money on the lengthy road trips. Now you can enjoy yourself and cheer on your little hockey player.
