All-Star When Do You....?

[TheVipersMom]

So last year my daughter was a tiny so we only went to local competitions so we were able to drive and not stay over night.
However, now she is co-competing and we have several travel competitions so my question is how far in advance do you book these.

Like 2/4 & 2/5 we will be at the America's Best competition at the
KY Expo Center in Louisville, KY.
I'm wanting to come down Friday 2/3 and check out Monday 2/6.
So I want to know when do I book a hotel!? I'm so new to this part lol
-Also anyone who goes to this competition I want to stay at the best place closest to it so does anyone know about where I should be looking?

Also on 3/10 & 3/11 we are going to the Athletics Competition in Sevierville, TN. I believe this is the one in the events center connected to the hotel with the indoor water park which is where I want to stay. I'm also wanting to come in on Friday 3/9 and leave Monday 3/12. So should I book this now or should I wait?

I don't want to have to drive to either of these competitions from the hotel and I don't want to miss out...
Thanks in advance!

 

[cheerkd]

My mom is the late booker so i almost never get a good hotel. I can tell you though a lot of moms on my team book right when you get the competition schedule, and if worst comes to worst...cancel.

 

[NJ Coach]

book as early as you can...you don't want to be out of a good hotel cause you waited too long

 

[cheeeeer93]

Definitely check if your team does room blocks first. But even if they do and you find a hotel that you would prefer over what your gym chooses, do that! I know in the past my team has stayed a little farther from the convention centers but my family picked a bit more expensive hotel. In the long run we saved on things like parking because we just left the car in the garage and walked everywhere instead of paying a bunch of parking fees all weekend. Be sure to take things like that into consideration but aside from that BOOK ASAP!

 

[MomOf2ThatsMe]

If there is a hotel you must have, book now. I know the hotels with the indoor water parks are pretty popular. We aren't super picky, so we wait until much closer to the comp and get the deals!

 

[Diamond]

we always booked the night before we left haha

 

[ellie]

I would book as soon as a can just to ensure you get everything set but i would talk to the gym first to see if they want everyone to book at the same hotel or not and such

 

[CheerMomNTx]

I am trying to book now for Cheersport Nationals!!! I already have NCA Nationals booked!! The earlier the better!!!

 

[newcheerdad]

We don't get a choice at our gym - they almost always handle travel arrangements (bus, hotel, etc.) for out-of-state events. The few times we've had to book rooms on our own, we almost always book at least 90 days in advance if we want to stay at a specific hotel.

 

[MissCongeniality]

Book ASAP and make sure that you know the cancellation policy. Many hotels for NCA-Dallas in February are sold out already!

 

[cheermommaRN]

I book as soon as possible and if possible try to stay close enough to walk to the venue so I don't have to pay parking.

 

[armycheermom]

As early as possible. My way of thinking is I would rather have the hotel room booked in advance, and if we need to, I can cancel, then not have it booked and then have to pay ridiculous prices or not have a room at all. And then for big nationals, like Cheersport ATL or NCA Dallas, I book the hotel as soon as the date is released for the next national.

 

[quitthedrama]

I book all of my hotels as soon as we get our comp schedule (mine are already booked for the year). As someone suggested, make sure you make a reservation that allows you to cancel at no charge. If your gym doesn't do a room block, go to the competition website and see if they have room blocks, as many offer hotels at a reduced rate. I travel to Louisville on a regular basis and stay at the Hampton Inn near the KY State Fairgrounds - clean rooms and free breakfast. Good luck this season!!

 

[CAmom]

I book very early as well. I want my pick of hotels, not what is left at the last minute. But I will only book a rate that doesnt have cancellation fees. What I have found is that booking this far out, a lot of hotels are not running"specials" on the rate yet. I book it anyway, in case the price never goes down. But I check back periodically through the season to make sure they havent offered a better rate.

 

[ohsnapitslex]

I book early too!! My gym has blocked rooms most of the time for away trips, but definitely book early b/c it is just one thing on your TO-DO List that you can just cross off.