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May 27, 2013
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Awww.....will miss going this year! Unfortunately, there is no way I could quarantine for 2 weeks upon return, and in my line of work it would be irresponsible of me to go back without quarantining. 😔
 
May 27, 2013
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I just feel bad for our seniors. This was the one trip they all really looked forward to.

I just wish Covid would go away. Had to get tested last week before traveling to Mass. or risk a daily $500 fine while there. Not fun!
 
Jul 29, 2013
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North Carolina
D9 is the big showcase in Orlando next week. It is well known for not getting the schedule out until very late and then changing it right up until the hour before games start.

I can't stand D9 and are thrilled we are not playing in it though the teams looks stronger than it has the past couple of years (no idea why). One of those tournaments where you are are either at the top fields at ESPN WWOS or you might as well not show up.
Summed up perfectly!!
 
Sep 8, 2015
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Looks like 14s are at Fortune Road, 16s are in Auburndale, and 18s are at different locations each day. That trip from Christina to Space Coast gonna be fun for the teams.

Living in CFL, we have played in it in the past. I’m glad we skipped it this year.
 

marriard

Not lost - just no idea where I am
Oct 2, 2011
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Florida
Well, it is worse this year...

First, the rumors are that they were kicked out of ESPN WWOS for non-payment; so the main complex is now the USSSA Space Coast stadium which is in Viera (about an hour outside Orlando). That goes along with rumors of non-payment to umpires in a past year.

This year it appears they are also playing at Fortune Road, DiamondPlex (Winterhaven) and Christina (in Lakeland) - this is a huge area. Winterhaven and Christina are a 90+ minute drive to Viera assuming no traffic. Not exactly condusive for anyone - including the few coaches who are even allowed to turn up this year.

Oh and they force you to book hotels through their agent - but won't tell you what fields you are at until they release the sechedule (which happened last night).... so if you booked in Orlando but are actually in Viera, tough luck. You get to drive 3 hrs per day.

Local Intensity teams have been booking 2 or 3 hotels with the intent of cancelling two today now they know where they are playing.
 

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