Tournament Check List

BHitterDPasser · **Tournament Check List -** 07-17-2006, 09:12 AM

So I just did a grass tournament and I thought I had everything I needed but it turns out I could have used a few more things. I thought I'd start my first thread and list the things that I brought as well as the things I wish I had.

Things I brought:

Water
Gatorade
Advil
Ankle Brace
Food/Snacks
Towel
Chair
Sunscreen
Hat
Pump
Needle

Things I wish I brought:

A masseuse
A Change of socks!
A volleyball

Any other recommendations?

cheetah · **No volleyball? -** 07-17-2006, 12:27 PM

How'd you end up at a tournament without a volleyball?

Here's some of my suggestions:
A first aid kit with bandaids, antiseptic, blister pads, ace wraps, etc.
a change of socks is a good one....I usually bring a few pairs.
An extra pair of sneakers in case the ones you're wearing are causing blisters.
Deoderant foot spray to prevent blisters
Some kind of shade like a pop up tent....a friend of ours got an easy up tent at the sports authority for $40.00 this season.
More then one pair of sunglasses (in case the ones you're wearing breaks)
Some kind of muscle rub to put on a sore shoulder, knee, quad etc. between matches.
A long sleeve tee or long pants in case it gets chilly, or in case you go out to a restaurant afterwards and the air is kickin too much (I think this one is a "girl thing") Or even having a change of clothes is good in case you have a far drive home and you don't want to drive home in your sweaty ones.

If I think of any more I'll post em'

tbarbera · 07-17-2006, 01:47 PM

Sunglasses
A partner
Music
Pent up anger from work/school/significant other to rip a serve or kill a ball
Your game face

-Tyler

cheetah · 07-17-2006, 02:10 PM

Music is a good one....I bring my Ipod everywhere anyway, so I usually have it with me for a tournament.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbarbera

Sunglasses
A partner
Music
Pent up anger from work/school/significant other to rip a serve or kill a ball
Your game face

-Tyler

BHitterDPasser · 07-17-2006, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheetah

How'd you end up at a tournament without a volleyball?

I gave my old ball to my brother because he needs it more than I do and my new balls are on their way to me. FEDEX.com says they should be here tomorrow!

coachmanzi · 07-17-2006, 07:50 PM

NewEnglandRT · 07-17-2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHitterDPasser

I gave my old ball to my brother because he needs it more than I do and my new balls are on their way to me. FEDEX.com says they should be here tomorrow!

Dude, you ordered balls without me? You know I'm the king of volume discounts

What'd you get?

BTT:

I always try to bring a few extra shirts as the one I'm wearing inevitable gets saturated.
VBLI Players cards & tourney flyers to spread the word!
3" Tape
Tigerbalm
USAV Rulebook (can't tell you how handy this comes in, even @ coed league night)
Sandals, after a day of playing I want to relax my dogs!

BHitterDPasser · 07-17-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewEnglandRT

Dude, you ordered balls without me? You know I'm the king of volume discounts

What'd you get?

I bought Wilson AVP Offical Balls... Don't worry, I got a good price since I ordered half a dozen. Now I am just going to have to work the oil off of them in the sand...