Our team usually selects a hotel and gets some sort of a deal but I'm with you. I travel for work and use points to get better deals at better hotels. Usually we will go and hang out at the team hotel then sneak away and head back to our hotel. Plus it's good cause my DD doesn't have as many...
I had the same issues with the skeleton case blocking the screen. I bought a "frame case" and plan on just buying an extra standard case and drilling a hole like Josh said for bad weather. I did buy a lynkspyder and have used it for 2 indoor tournaments and its been awesome.
Wow. This sounds really great. Just curious what age groups will this include? My daughter is 10U and plays for a travel team in the area. We live in Murphysboro. Is there a website or facebook page yet? Good luck with everything.