BackwardsK wrote:Isn't Blue Chip a soccer field? Coming home from a weekend up there with no injuries is a feat in itself.
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BackwardsK – I know that it’s pretty easy to joke about Blue Chip but given all things we’ve always had good experiences at Blue Chip. I’ve always thought that you get a lot of bang for you buck. My team played at Blue Chip last year 3 times (did the 3 for $750) and by the end of this indoor season we will have played there 6 times. We did the preseason deal that Blue Chip offered where you get a nice discount by committing to tourneys, and then the 10u and 12u team appreciation 1 day tourneys in November and December.
Being on a budget like we are and like most teams, it’s always been important to me to get a lot out of every dollar. Teams get a 4 game minimum – 65 minute pool games and 70 minute bracket games at Blue Chip tourneys. I like that because it feels like a tourney. At some of other places, its 60 minute – 3 games minimum and the cost is $400+ which hurts.
Just recently the lighting system has been replaced so it’s nice and bright and I heard they’ll being replacing the turf on field 1 next year. Now I’ll give you that the field turf is bad and needs replacing and of course there’s not much of a right field but all things being considered I still think you get a lot for your money.
I also like the fact that we get to travel and spend some overnights in Lafayette. You can get rooms for $50 per night at 3+ star hotels on Priceline which by the way my parents have gotten really good at and the kids get to spend some time being kids while the parents get to kick back and enjoy a few cold adult beverages after some games. It’s good bonding time for everyone.
Last year we came out of the indoor season ready to go and the improvement was obvious. This year once again my team is starting to click and we’re getting a lot of good experience as we learn from our mistakes and grow as a team. Dollar for dollar while other teams are just trying to stay active and not get stale we’re growing and improving.
I certainly respect your opinion and anyone else’s but all in all I like what Brian offers.