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LP4U Non-D1

Posted by Concerned Parent on October 7, 2024, 9:06 pm

Who’s the genius that decided it was a good idea to make families travel to Orland Park in the morning for a game and then all the way out to Channahon for an afternoon game. The epitome of stupidity.

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Posted by I’m sorry on October 11, 2024, 12:26 am, in reply to "LP4U Non-D1"

It’s totally gotten out of control! I’m sorry Tournament Directors, things could be so much easier for everyone, including yourself. Play 2 or 3 in a row, get the teams out and bring new ones in. Solves the parking issue and you aren’t wasting everyone day on a 3-4 hour wait between games. Solved! But some people just won’t change. Want to make it difficult on everyone. What happened to the real tournaments, play until there is a winner? Now, it’s probably because of the lack of lights in the fall! Then, you accepted too many teams! All about the $$$. Shame!!!

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Posted by @I'm sorry on October 11, 2024, 10:23 am, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

The only format change to the recent past is 5 games to 4 because of the addition of the Saturday night camp. This has always been a 'seeded bracket' with two games played as far as I remember. The camp used to be Saturday morning at an extra cost versus included with entry fee. It was always well attended by coaches.

The camp isn't for everyone sure, but I think it's great for players to see how they compare against other players.

Welcome to Showcase softball.

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Posted by It's all about the Benjamins on October 8, 2024, 3:37 pm, in reply to "LP4U Non-D1"

Follow the $$$

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Posted by @Benji on October 8, 2024, 3:40 pm, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

It's literally a 30-40 minute drive, right off the highway.

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Posted by Me on October 9, 2024, 6:47 am, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

it was always Orland to St Charles.... Channahon is much closer

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Posted by New Lenox on October 9, 2024, 7:18 am, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

Hopefully, next year these will all be at the new complex.

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Posted by Coach on October 8, 2024, 7:43 pm, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

This same thing happened 2 years ago, did not go well.

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Posted by EagleEye on October 8, 2024, 6:50 pm, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

Ummm... There is a whole bunch of construction on I80 westbound and eastbound starting just west of route 30 and ending after you cross the river. You never know what the travel time is going to be to get to Channahon.

Eastbound is no treat either. They had it cut down to one lane the other day. Not sure if it's still the same.

Used to be a way around the traffic until they closed the Brandon Street bridge over the river on the downstream side of the lock.

Check the traffic before you head out west to find the best route.

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Posted by IDOT on October 9, 2024, 9:28 am, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

It's one thing to have to make the drive between parks but having to do it with games only 3 hours apart is not ideal logistically.

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Posted by WOW on October 9, 2024, 12:06 pm, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

Looks like there are about 27 teams 14u thru 18u that have to travel to both parks on Saturday alone.. Seems like they could have had half of the teams just play both games at either Channahon or O.P. ... poor scheduling

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Posted by I-80 on October 8, 2024, 5:54 pm, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

Not when I-80 has been down to one lane for the past couple of weekends and is suppose to continue for the upcoming weekend.

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Posted by Parent on October 9, 2024, 8:50 am, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

if it's that much of an inconvenience don't go

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Posted by @Parent on October 9, 2024, 6:06 pm, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

Don't worry, I'm not. Daughter's team isn't in this tourney. But thanks for the advice.

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Posted by Parent on October 10, 2024, 2:36 pm, in reply to "Re: LP4U Non-D1"

so you're complaining just to complain? You must be a real treat to deal with