Author Topic: competitive little kid sports (Read 111770 times)

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #1750 on:** May 26, 2025, 10:01:08 PM »

Oh it’s mostly fun. I just hadn’t had the younger kids in a while and was like “oh good grief here we go.”

steve dave · « **Reply #1751 on:** May 27, 2025, 06:15:11 AM »

On Mother’s Day the moms get to pick the kids songs!

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michigancat · « **Reply #1752 on:** May 27, 2025, 06:34:42 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2025, 06:15:11 AM

On Mother’s Day the moms get to pick the kids songs!

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What a special day for them!

michigancat · « **Reply #1753 on:** May 27, 2025, 06:34:56 AM »

(honestly though that's pretty sweet!)

steve dave · « **Reply #1754 on:** May 27, 2025, 07:46:04 AM »

It is a fun thing for sure

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Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #1755 on:** May 27, 2025, 08:04:19 AM »

This thread is having a big impact on my algorithm. Now seeing a constant stream of ads for how to get your kid to be a more confident hitter and how to help your daughter throw the softball 70mph by age 12 and devices to rehab your kid's arm soreness. I haven't had a kid playing any softball or baseball since before Covid.

Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #1756 on:** May 27, 2025, 08:57:22 AM »

Our coach finally relented and was like, "hey the kids have been asking and I'm cool if anyone wants to take the lead and set up walk up music for the boys". That was 3 weeks and like 13 games ago. lol.

I'm fine with it mostly, but I do despise the a hole parents that just step up and immediately start blaring giant speakers. some of these weirdos will have kids in the next game and just start cranking it while they warm up on the side and the current game before is still going.

steve dave · « **Reply #1757 on:** May 29, 2025, 10:33:28 PM »

I went to two days of the Big 10 tournament last weekend and walkup songs were a very enjoyable part of it. outside of GRANDPA blues who don't like them I don't see a single downside. I also tried to teach my kid to appreciate a non-rap walkup because one of the UCLA kids (we saw them play a couple) had Kings of Summer with the "Jumpin off the porch" start to his walkup. Was so summer and so pure. He wasn't going for it though.

Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #1758 on:** May 30, 2025, 08:24:11 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on May 29, 2025, 10:33:28 PM

I went to two days of the Big 10 tournament last weekend and walkup songs were a very enjoyable part of it. outside of GRANDPA blues who don't like them I don't see a single downside. I also tried to teach my kid to appreciate a non-rap walkup because one of the UCLA kids (we saw them play a couple) had Kings of Summer with the "Jumpin off the porch" start to his walkup. Was so summer and so pure. He wasn't going for it though.

I do enjoy it when a kid (probably their parents) pick a fun song. Last week a kid walked up to Dire Straits "Money for Nothing" and another had a random Eazy E song. It ruled and they were a fun team.

meow meow · « **Reply #1759 on:** June 04, 2025, 06:38:54 AM »

good news: daughter's team won the Kansas State Cup!
more good news: regional's are held in KC this year!

bad news: it's probably going to be hot af and the turf is likely to be an issue. daughter was already complaining about the heat Sunday and we finished before noon. turf gets super hot and starts to make your feet burn.

steve dave · « **Reply #1760 on:** June 04, 2025, 07:14:23 AM »

My kids hate playing baseball on turf because it’s so damn hot

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nicname · « **Reply #1761 on:** June 04, 2025, 07:37:49 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2025, 07:14:23 AM

My kids hate playing baseball on turf because it’s so damn hot

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There is nothing worse. Unfortunately most of the good tournaments down here are now held at a turf complex.

Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #1762 on:** June 04, 2025, 08:04:26 AM »

Quote from: nicname on June 04, 2025, 07:37:49 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2025, 07:14:23 AM
My kids hate playing baseball on turf because it’s so damn hot

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There is nothing worse. Unfortunately most of the good tournaments down here are now held at a turf complex.

Yeah, it's def hit and miss. Like, it's 400 degrees, but all the balls bounce perfectly and you don't get dirt caked on you and in your eyes when it's 100 on a dirt field with the wind blowing. We played last weekend and the outfield was barely mowed and the infield was in pretty bad shape on a couple fields. Giant holes in the batters boxes after a game or two was played. It's like the kids travelled back in time to when we played. Our third baseman had a rough time with the bad hops.

GregKSU1027 · « **Reply #1763 on:** June 04, 2025, 08:10:30 AM »

Quote from: nicname on June 04, 2025, 07:37:49 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2025, 07:14:23 AM
My kids hate playing baseball on turf because it’s so damn hot

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There is nothing worse. Unfortunately most of the good tournaments down here are now held at a turf complex.

Turf blowssssss

meow meow · « **Reply #1764 on:** June 04, 2025, 09:01:31 AM »

i'm sure it sucks for baseball, but at least those kids get to go in the dugout half the time. running constantly for 70-90 minutes with no reprieve is brutal, and i'm sure the other 15 states that are coming here are not ready for it either.

DaBigTrain · « **Reply #1765 on:** June 04, 2025, 10:15:52 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2025, 07:14:23 AM

My kids hate playing baseball on turf because it’s so damn hot

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Pfft. SD, grow a pair and tell your kids it's not that hot. It's barely mid 70's in Omaha right now. Unless you're playing in Florida every day this is ridic.

steve dave · « **Reply #1766 on:** June 04, 2025, 05:10:56 PM »

First swim meet of the year tonight for lil girl sd. At the Jewish Community Center which has real nice facilities. So obviously first thing I do is scope out food and beverage rules online. NO outside food or drink. Not uncommon, let’s see what they are dishing up. Standard concession stand fare and hot food and their pool bar is the J Bar (their Logo is the YMCA logo but it’s a J) which serves until 8 PM. All good in the neighborhood. We arrive….J BAR CLOSED FOR THE SWIM EVENT!!!!! Going to have to raw dog this one. Brutal.

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wetwillie · « **Reply #1767 on:** June 04, 2025, 05:33:03 PM »

That's what following the rules gets you

Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #1768 on:** June 05, 2025, 08:07:04 AM »

SD might be the only person ever to follow the no outside food and beverage rules at a swim meet.

steve dave · « **Reply #1769 on:** June 05, 2025, 08:13:39 AM »

I only follow it when there is an ALLEGED bar open

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KST8FAN · « **Reply #1770 on:** June 05, 2025, 09:47:08 AM »

Any fear that your kids will get cancer having played their entire youth sports careers on field turf?

Ive seen a few stories where that claim was made by soccer players...

I think both boys played 1-2 high school football games on natural grass in 4 years. ODAC and Leavenworth. Those both may be turf now.

SOGO... highlight of my football career was playing at Moore Bowl in Topeka... a college field with nice grass! Whipped some Trojan ass that night, 28-0.

Tom

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steve dave · « **Reply #1771 on:** June 05, 2025, 10:14:55 AM »

I had not been aware of that potential and wish I still wasn’t

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Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #1772 on:** June 05, 2025, 10:37:19 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on June 05, 2025, 10:14:55 AM

I had not been aware of that potential and wish I still wasn’t

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Same. Makes sense though. Can't imagine they aren't breathing in some bad stuff when after a game Lil SF comes off the field saying how hot his feet are from standing on the 400 degree rubber turf.

steve dave · « **Reply #1773 on:** June 05, 2025, 11:16:42 AM »

All of our home fields are grass/dirt thankfully. We only play one team regularly whose home field is turf. It’s one of those POS multi sport complexes they play all sports on. Hate it.

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Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #1774 on:** June 05, 2025, 12:40:34 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on June 05, 2025, 11:16:42 AM

All of our home fields are grass/dirt thankfully. We only play one team regularly whose home field is turf. It’s one of those POS multi sport complexes they play all sports on. Hate it.

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Ha, those are great. It's really awesome when they don't have the temp fence up so when anyone barrels a gapper they can basically make it home before the outfielder even reaches the ball.