How Much Does Cost Impact Tournament Participation?

1.Who are you?(Required.)
2.What is your team's age group?(Required.)
3.How many tournaments do you typically attend per year on average?(Required.)
4.How many tournaments do you attend that are 4+ hours away from your home?(Required.)
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What is your average total expense for a weekend tournament located 4 or more hours away from home? (Include lodging, concession stands, entrance fees, gas, flights, food)(Required.)
6.Cost Impact: How significantly do the costs associated with tournaments (entrance fees, parking fees, and food/drink restrictions) affect your decision to participate?(Required.)
7.Concession Prices: How do you feel about the pricing of food and drinks at tournament venues?(Required.)
8.Outside Food Policy: How does the prohibition of outside food and drinks at tournaments impact your overall experience?(Required.)
9.Travel Expenses: How do travel-related costs (gas, lodging, time off work) influence your ability to attend tournaments?(Required.)
10.Fees Justification: Do you feel that the fees for field rentals, umpire costs, and other tournament expenses are justified?(Required.)
11.Additional Costs: How do additional costs, such as jerseys, team fees, and equipment, factor into your overall financial planning for tournament participation?(Required.)
12.Suggestions for Improvement: How much do you think tournament organizers should focus on managing or reducing costs associated with tournaments?(Required.)
13.In your opinion, what advice do you have for ways in which costs associated with attending events/tournaments can be reduced to make it more affordable for players/families to attend?(Required.)