Spring training

[BHC Vic]

I’m sure there’s gotta be some people here that go or have gone before. We are going March 5, 6, and 7. Where the best place to stay? What are some cool things to do?

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

I’m sure there’s gotta be some people here that go or have gone before. We are going March 5, 6, and 7. Where the best place to stay? What are some cool things to do?

Are you going for travel baseball?

I personally like staying in the Chandler Area off of Price. There is a Courtyard and Fairfield Inn right there. A couple exits down is Andretti Indoor Karts which is a great time for the kids. There are quite a few dining options around there too.

Obviously try and catch a game if you can, but sometimes the game schedules don't allow if going for travel ball. If it is travel ball, do you know what fields you are playing on? That might make a difference in where you stay. One year our whole organization stayed at the Hilton Tapatio Cliffs and we played at a Park by Lake Pleasant which was like 40 mins away.

This is the first year in the last 4 years that we aren't going. I am not upset over it.....lol. It's a lot of work when there for travel ball and spendy!!!

 

[BHC Vic]

Are you going for travel baseball?

I personally like staying in the Chandler Area off of Price. There is a Courtyard and Fairfield Inn right there. A couple exits down is Andretti Indoor Karts which is a great time for the kids. There are quite a few dining options around there too.

Obviously try and catch a game if you can, but sometimes the game schedules don't allow if going for travel ball. If it is travel ball, do you know what fields you are playing on? That might make a difference in where you stay. One year our whole organization stayed at the Hilton Tapatio Cliffs and we played at a Park by Lake Pleasant which was like 40 mins away.

This is the first year in the last 4 years that we aren't going. I am not upset over it.....lol. It's a lot of work when there for travel ball and spendy!!!

We are just going for fun to watch the Giants. Going to catch one home game and two away games. These are the only few days we can do it now that travel ball is full swing and pony starts 3/8.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

We are just going for fun to watch the Giants. Going to catch one home game and two away games. These are the only few days we can do it now that travel ball is full swing and pony starts 3/8.

Nice! That should be fun for sure. Definitely check out Andretti and if you are doing Karts, make a reservation or get there when they open. The Arcade is epic. We spent a few hours there. There will be travel games going on all over, so maybe catch one of those too.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Stopping by the new DCB facility would be on my list to do as well.

 

[havasu5150]

I’m sure there’s gotta be some people here that go or have gone before. We are going March 5, 6, and 7. Where the best place to stay? What are some cool things to do?

It depends on what team and field you are going to. The Giants play at Scottsdale Stadium. if the away games are also in the east valley I would stay at Talking Stick. If the "away" games are in the West Valley find a more central location. The Valley is a big place and some of the ballparks are 60 miles apart.

 

[Singleton]

We are just going for fun to watch the Giants. Going to catch one home game and two away games. These are the only few days we can do it now that travel ball is full swing and pony starts 3/8.

Take the RV and make it an RV trip. Flat tow a vehicle
About the only time of year so can do that in PHX.

I would try to stay central to the stadiums you are going to. Traffic can be a PIA getting around during ST.

 

[Orange Juice]

I’m sure there’s gotta be some people here that go or have gone before. We are going March 5, 6, and 7. Where the best place to stay? What are some cool things to do?

Are you staying in the motor home?

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[BHC Vic]

Take the RV and make it an RV trip. Flat tow a vehicle
About the only time of year so can do that in PHX.

I would try to stay central to the stadiums you are going to. Traffic can be a PIA getting around during ST.

That was the original plan and a bunch of friends backed out due to schedule with sports and school.

 

[BHC Vic]

Are you staying in the motor home?

I don’t think so but not sure yet

 

[golakers]

If your a Baller, The Biltmore! Its awesome!

 

[Singleton]

I don’t think so but not sure yet

You Have younger kids. Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale. Closer to the Scottsdale stadiums, but gives you something to do after the games

 

[wallnutz]

If the kids are going this place is pretty fun. Had some friends stay there last year for spring training.

Singleton beat my by a few seconds.

 

[havasu5150]

It depends on what team and field you are going to. The Giants play at Scottsdale Stadium. if the away games are also in the east valley I would stay at Talking Stick. If the "away" games are in the West Valley find a more central location. The Valley is a big place and some of the ballparks are 60 miles apart.

I peaked at the schedule and noticed that your first two games are in Scottsdale. The Friday game is in Goodyear....roughly 40 miles away. You have lot's of great options to stay. Better make arrangments quickly. Hotels and RV parks tend to fill up during spring ball

 

[n2otoofast4u]

You Have younger kids. Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale. Closer to the Scottsdale stadiums, but gives you something to do after the games

He'll need to take a second mortgage on the house to stay there! I was SHOCKED at what that place costs!

 

[Singleton]

Yep. Did it once

He'll need to take a second mortgage on the house to stay there! I was SHOCKED at what that place costs!

Yep. Did it for my daughters birthday in 2020 when CA was shutdown again

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

I’m sure there’s gotta be some people here that go or have gone before. We are going March 5, 6, and 7. Where the best place to stay? What are some cool things to do?

Hotels are pricey during spring training games

 

[HNL2LHC]

Not side track Vic’s thread but our son is a huge baseball fan. Is there a website or place with more information? Not sure if he knows of the events and I‘d like to send him some information. I think that he might enjoy and since he is in Havasu it is so close. Thanks in advance!!!

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Hotels are pricey during spring training games

Tell me about it!! Not sad at all that we aren't going this year. It is easily a $2k trip just to play travel ball....lol

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Not side track Vic’s thread but our son is a huge baseball fan. Is there a website or place with more information? Not sure if he knows of the events and I‘d like to send him some information. I think that he might enjoy and since he is in Havasu it is so close. Thanks in advance!!!

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[HNL2LHC]

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Thanks Joe!!! Our son went to Japan and the baseball game he went to blew him away. Ended up buying jerseys for him and a bunch of friends. I hope it will get him out of Havasu for a bit and enjoy the game and like minded people. Who knows he might even find a girlfriend. LOL

 

[BHC Vic]

Any thoughts before I submit my proposal to the boss for approval

 

[throttle]

It was a thought for next week for a couple days with family coming into town, but talked ourselves out of going. We were just there for supercross and hwy10 drove me nuts with all the trucks. The weather looks good for some boating instead (i hope).

Its sure to be a good time, have fun!

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

We are headed out same dates as you but to Camel Back Ranch. Wife is over the top excited. We have talked about going for years but work stuff has always come up. Hitting the river house on the way home for a couple of more days and hope to get some boating in as well.

 

[BHC Vic]

Ok the RV conversation has started again. The kids want to take the RV. Where would be a decent spot to camp near Scottsdale stadium. Also I’m sure this would blow my eta’s out of the water. But maybe not as bad as I’m thinking. I don’t know, so help me out

 

[Joker]

Ok the RV conversation has started again. The kids want to take the RV. Where would be a decent spot to camp near Scottsdale stadium. Also I’m sure this would blow my eta’s out of the water. But maybe not as bad as I’m thinking. I don’t know, so help me out

Take the car. How are you going to get to the games and go out to do things? Uber or Lyft before and after games is a nightmare.

 

[BHC Vic]

Take the car. How are you going to get to the games and go out to do things? Uber or Lyft before and after games is a nightmare.

Great point

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

Tell me about it!! Not sad at all that we aren't going this year. It is easily a $2k trip just to play travel ball....lol

I miss those days

 

[johnner58]

Heading to Tampa March 19-23 to catch the Yankees with my two older brothers!!

 

[Singleton]

Ok the RV conversation has started again. The kids want to take the RV. Where would be a decent spot to camp near Scottsdale stadium. Also I’m sure this would blow my eta’s out of the water. But maybe not as bad as I’m thinking. I don’t know, so help me out

Only take RV, IF you have a car to flat tow.
Taking the RV to the stadiums is possible, but parking is triple and you will be the last to leave.

 

[CommanderLee]

I miss those days

Me too. Daughter played softball, a ton of it and I miss it. My absolute favorite tournament was the high school tournament in Bullhead of all places. It was the best of the best and had an electric vibe from the second you parked the truck.

 

[BHC Vic]

I will say baseball and travel ball have been an absolute blast. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t nerve racking sometimes with my schedule but I know one day in really going to miss it. Last night Eli had travel practice 5-7 in Corona. (I get off work at 430) so that was a mad dash for me. Noah had practice in Jurupa valley 5-630 so my dad took care of that. Luke had practice 6-730 in Jurupa valley so my moms handled that and my dad met them after Noah’s. Sometime around 7 my wife showed up. Eli had pony practice 8-930 in Jurupa valley so we left Corona grabbed a quick snack and straight to the park. We do this 6 nights a week Tuesday’s and Thursdays are the busiest with double practices for Eli. Eli is the one begging to go to spring training. Baseball is on his mind all the time, all he ever wants to do with me is practice.

 

[CommanderLee]

I will say baseball and travel ball have been an absolute blast. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t nerve racking sometimes with my schedule but I know one day in really going to miss it. Last night Eli had travel practice 5-7 in Corona. (I get off work at 430) so that was a mad dash for me. Noah had practice in Jurupa valley 5-630 so my dad took care of that. Luke had practice 6-730 in Jurupa valley so my moms handled that and my dad met them after Noah’s. Sometime around 7 my wife showed up. Eli had pony practice 8-930 in Jurupa valley so we left Corona grabbed a quick snack and straight to the park. We do this 6 nights a week Tuesday’s and Thursdays are the busiest with double practices for Eli. Eli is the one begging to go to spring training. Baseball is on his mind all the time, all he ever wants to do with me is practice.

Enjoy it because it goes by fast!

 

[BHC Vic]

So we left last night at 9pm after the boys practice. What a nightmare that was. Rolled into the hotel parking lot at 7am. I am beyond exhausted. Kids are having a good time. I’m spending a bunch of money. Life is good. Eli caught a ball from matos. Great catch.

 

[BHC Vic]

Me and the fellas. Love these dudes. Even the feral long haired

 

[Havasu blue label]

They will remember that for years enjoy the weekend

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

Me and the fellas. Love these dudes. Even the feral long haired View attachment 1484669

Great picture of you and the kids Vic

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

They will remember that for years enjoy the weekend

Yes they will.

 

[RVRKID]

It took 9 hours to get out there?
Looks like they are having a good time so far..

 

[BHC Vic]

It took 9 hours to get out there?
Looks like they are having a good time so far..

Yea we sat on the 10 in Coachella and didn’t move for 3 hours

 

[Joker]

You shoulda taken the motorhome.

 

[DWC]

Beautiful night in AZ. You picked a great time to be here.