Where tournament money goes
For most families the biggest costs are lodging and food. Sharing a house with another team family halves the lodging and lets you make breakfast and some dinners, instead of eating every meal out between games.
Fuel matters for long drives: a 300 km trip each way, plus driving between rinks, adds up over four days.
Playing in Whitby or Durham Region
Whitby hosts the International Silver Stick Finals every year, and teams play across Durham Region's arenas. The Whitby House has 4 bedrooms, a kids' bunk room, a washer and dryer for jerseys, and free driveway parking for two families' cars.
Questions
How much does an away hockey tournament cost a family?
It depends on distance, nights and how you eat, but lodging and meals are usually the largest share. Enter your own numbers above for an estimate per family and per day.
Is it cheaper for hockey families to share a house?
Usually. Two families splitting a house pay half the lodging each and can cook some meals, which cuts the food bill too.
