FAQs

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Can parents book their rooms through BVYFC?

By | February 7th, 2016|

No. Blackstone Valley’s tax exempt status in Florida allows us to use the exemption only for rooms booked for use by the players and coaches. Our reservations will be set up as tax exempt (saving the team and parents money) and can only be used for the team and coaches.

Can parents ride the team bus to Florida?

By | February 7th, 2016|

There will be a limited number of seats available for sale on the team bus. These will be sold on a first come first served basis for $300.00 per seat. The $300.00 covers the cost of the bus only. Any expenses for hotel rooms and food are not covered by the $300.00.

Are there any fundraising initiatives for the All Star team?

By | February 7th, 2016|

Absolutely. Multiple fundraisers will be held throughout the year. Fundraising and planning for the 8th Grade All Star team is a year round activity. We have set a minimum fundraising goal of $7,000.00 which is included in the budget. Therefore, the estimated cost per player and coach already assumes that a minimum of $7,000.00 will [...]

Why is the team taking a bus? Wouldn’t flying be better?

By | February 7th, 2016|

One would think that airline flights for the team would be cheaper, but we also have to consider that every player and coach will mostly like have more than 1 bag (1 bag for clothing, 1 bag for equipment). Airlines typically charge a fee for a second or third bag. Some airlines now charge for [...]