The Discovery Bay Rugby Club is excited as players, parents, and coaches prepare for the Bangkok International Rugby 10s, Asia’s biggest social rugby tournament.
Travel trips are exciting times for athletes and parents. They allow athletes to build spirit and culture with their teammates, continue developing the game, test their skills against teams in an unfamiliar environment, and learn valuable life lessons.
For parents, it's an excellent opportunity to visit and explore new places and experience different cultures. Parents can become part of a community, network, and develop new relationships with other sporting parents.
With a week to go before the Bangkok International Rugby 10s, here are five travel trips for parents and players to get the most out of their trip:
Make a Packing List
The excitement of an opportunity to compete in a sports tournament can be exhilarating, but players and parents must compile a packing list.
Consider where you will go and the weather forecast leading up to and during the tournament. Make sure you have packed everything you need to perform at your best while being comfortable.
Research the Tournament Area or Neighbourhood
If you are attending a tournament or place for the first time, it will be good to research the tournament location and surrounding areas.
Consider the access to utilities like medical facilities, hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores, as well as travel time to and from the hotel and tournament venue.
It will help with your daily planning and scheduling, especially if you have tight timelines and children and family.
Insurance
Injuries are part of sports and may occur during sports tournaments. Make sure you have medical insurance to cover you and the players if any injuries occur during the tournament.
Look for economical travel insurance plans, and to be extra prepared, have a list and contact details of all the local medical and emergency facilities.
Combine Sports with Leisure Travel
Training, tournaments, and travel trips can take much away from family time.
Once the tournament schedule and details have been finalized, use it as an excuse to plan your family holiday. Use Google to find the best tourist attractions and family-friendly tours. If you visit a new place for the first time, explore what the palace offers, learn about the culture, and try the local cuisine.
Make Sure It Is Fun
Travel tournaments can be stressful for players, so it is essential to ensure they are having fun and enjoying the sport.
Before the trip, research activities players and their families can do during their downtime. Organize a team dinner or day out, where players can bond with their teammates, see a new place, and create memories with each other.
It will allow players to maintain a good balance throughout the trip and recharge and prepare for the next day's competition.
As the Bangkok International Rugby 10s draws closer, we wish all the teams (especially the Discovery Bay Pirates) the best. Through competition, players and parents must know why they are involved in sports. The priorities are playing with passion, making great memories, and playing the game in the right way.
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