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Early Tournament Registration is Key
Register early for McKeesport Baseball Tournaments 2025 season!
Save on travel, lodging, and stress with our Lucid Travel affiliate discounts.
๐ Secure your spot today!
๐ Early Tournament Registration is Key!
Register early for McKeesport Baseball Tournaments to enjoy:
โ Stress-free planning.
๐ Exclusive perks.
๐๐ป Smoother experience for your team and family.
๐ Game schedules are published sooner โข Coordination with work, childcare, and travel is easier.
๐ Secure your spots in very popular events like SLUGFEST, K-9 Classic, and Halloween Havoc before they sell-out!
๐ฉ Take advantage of Lucid Travel affiliate discounts for prime lodging near Renzie Park, plus easy access to nearby attractions like the Great Allegheny Passage for biking and hiking.
๐ด๐ปโโ๏ธ Plan additional family activities such as visiting quirky local spots, attending MLB promotions, or crafting a fun trail itinerary with stops like ice cream shops and spray parks.
๐ Use the extra time to prepare gear: check cleats, helmets, gloves, and first aid kits. Clean and replace equipment as needed to avoid last-minute surprises.
๐ Early registration is your winning strategy for an unforgettable season of legendary fun!
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The Tournament Game Schedule is Published Early
When the tournament divisions fill up, Ed can finalize the game schedule faster and get it published for you sooner. This helps with coordinating work arrangements, child care needs, sibling game or activity schedules, and travel planning.
โ Register early for the sake of EVERYONEโS mental health!
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Beat the Rush
You secure your teamโs spot in highly competitive tournaments. SLUGFEST, K-9 Classic, and Halloween Havoc ALWAYS end up with teams on waiting lists. These three tournaments in particular are marquee events for MBT. Weโve been running them for years and they each have their own loyal fan base (and that fan base is growing) - they most certainly will sell out before we all realize it.
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Exclusive Travel Discounts
Early registrants can take advantage of special travel and lodging rates. With our Lucid Travel affiliate link, youโll enjoy discounted group rates for hotels close to the action.
โ My Top Picks for Local Hotel Areas
- Homestead Waterfront Area - shopping, restaurants, Improv Comedy Club, movie theater, dog-friendly trails, Sandcastle Water Park
- West Mifflin and Pleasant Hills - shopping, restaurants, dog parks
- Monroeville - shopping, restaurants, public community park, public library
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Prime Lodging Locations
Booking early means you get the best accommodations near Renzie Park, even without booking through our lodging partner.
โ Like to Bike and Hike?
The Great Allegheny Passage travels right through McKeesport and hosts a full-service trailhead a mere 3 miles away from Renzie Park. Bring your bikes for some relaxing rides along the trail while you stay at the little boston inn. Less travel time means more time to relax and enjoy the tournament experience.
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Plan the Perfect Weekend
Early registration allows families to schedule additional activities, like exploring local attractions, dining at popular restaurants, and enjoying team bonding events.
๐ฎ Find Some Oddball Places to Visit
- Westinghouse Atom Smasher
- Trundle Manor - probably better for older kids, by appointment only
- Gravity Hill
๐๏ธ Snag Some Cheap MLB Game Seats for the Whole Team
All the MLB teams do silly or unique promotions a few times each season. Check the local teamโs schedule for their give-aways, grab some nose-bleed seats for everyone, and finish off the weekend with memories and a souvenir.
๐ดโโ ๏ธ The Pittsburgh Pirates host regular Youth Baseball and Softball game days - includes a parade around the warning track, bobblehead giveaways, Dollar Dog games, Hawaiian Luau giveaways
๐งญ Map out a fun โtrailโ to try out, kind of like a Wine Trail but with something for all ages!
โ Need some ideas?
- Mom & Pop Ice Cream Shops
- Spray parks or public swimming pools
- Hobby Shops that specialize in sports memorabilia
- A guided Factory or Walking Tour
- Scavenger-hunt-style trail with photos in front of quirky local statues or landmarks
- Taking your team's mascot along for the trip of a lifetime
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Ensure Enough Time to Gather All Your Stuff
Not sure if everyone's cleats still fit? Suspect there might be a gross science experiment growing in one of the equipment bags? ๐คข Need to update your fan gear?
Registering early gives you the luxury of time โฐ for all the things that you know you'll need and want.
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What to do in January and February
โ Cleats and Back-Up Socks
Nothing worse than uncomfortable blisters from snug shoes or holey socks
โ Slides and Crocs
Making sure their โcleanโ footwear is still in good working condition assures that your players wonโt need to walk around in muddy cleats or barefoot - or track it into your car or house.
โ Helmet Padding
The protective padding inside helmets is one of the most important things a helmet offers. Use these CDC guidelines to do an audit of all the helmets (batters and catchers) to ensure they are effective and safe. Now is the time to order any custom-fit equipment, especially pieces that protect the head, face, and neck.
โ Protective Clothing and Equipment Audit
- Chest protectors
- Athletic cups
- Full set of catcherโs gear, for protection and proper fit
โ Bat Grips
If you think your bats still have some life left, take a closer look at the grip tape that you have (or donโt have) and consider re-wrapping or re-placing it all together.
โ Glove Structure
Make sure all the knots are knotted and the padding is intact
Make sure it still fits comfortably and safely
โ Equipment Bags
Have your player clean out all of the dirt, seeds, and sticky Gatorade residue on their own - make it a learning experience for everyone
Assess whether it truly needs to be replaced after that
โ Your First Aid kit
- Throw out and replace any damaged supplies
- Ripped or water-damaged wrappers compromise the integrity of its contents - donโt end up with a bigger problem trying to solve a small one
- Buy a new round of topical ointments if any are opened or damaged
- Those little over the counter ointments and creams are still medication โ ๏ธ They expire just like prescription medications โ ๏ธ
- They also become contaminated as soon as you use them. โ Opt for single-use packs instead of multi-use tubes if you can swing it. If not, keep a handful of alcohol wipes in your kit to clean off the open end of the tube before and after application.
- Consider adding these fun bandages to your kit
๐คทโโ๏ธ Not requiredโฆ but not NOT required - Check the integrity of the bag itself
๐ Sometimes you just need a new bag
Register early for McKeesport Baseball Tournaments! Save on travel, enjoy perks like early schedules, and secure your spot in MBT's marquee events today!







