what is expected from team wanting to pick up player?

[xygent1]

If a team wants to pick up a player for a tourney where there would be a flight involved, hotel, food, etc. what should be expected from the player(family) as for expenses if any? The Reason im asking a team wants to pick up my DD to play with them in the ASA nationals in Sacramento, CA we are doing the Nafa Nationals in Minnesota the weekend b4 The only way to get her there in time for check in for the ASA nationals would be to fly her. everything is still being ironed out but what would be reasonable on their end im thinking I would get the flight and they take care of the rest?

 

[JAD]

If you are expecting the team she is picking up with to help cover your expenses you need to clarify that beforehand.

 

[xygent1]

yes I just sent out a email this morning explaining the situation to them of what I can afford which atm is plane ticket and some spending money, so they would have to fit her in a room somewhere cause I cant afford the hotel also and also the security of making sure my 13 yr old is taken care of. if it works out great if it doesn't that's ok too. (would be a great experience for her)

 

[Strike2]

Interesting question. As with anything else, if someone needs your help bad enough, everything is negotiable. I probably sound like "Captain Obvious", but your kid must be a pretty good player. If you're willing to pay the airfare, with isn't a small bill these days, the team helping out with a place to sleep for a pretty good player doesn't sound unreasonable. When I read your initial post, I thought you were talking about an 18yo. Personally, I'd have to be very comfortable with all involved before I'd send my 13yo daughter anywhere alone.

 

[Cannonball]

Never had a team that picked up my dd for a weekend pay for anything. Didn't even think about that. Your dd must be very good.

 

[coachbob]

We use pickup players occasionally and pay all expenses.

 

[Cannonball]

We use pickup players occasionally and pay all expenses.

CoachBob, I guess that demonstrates that my dd wasn't worth a dime. LOL!

 

[76LTAz]

What did you ever hear back form the team that wants to pick your DD up?

 

[xygent1]

yeah Im very comfortable with the team that is picking her up as she will be playing with that team next year, and I got the airfare and am giving her some spending money they are getting the rest.
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