Tournament Day Fueling & Hydration

A tournament schedule with 3-4 games in a day puts real demands on young athletes that a normal practice night doesn't.

General guidance

• Start hydrated before the first game, not during it - water intake the night before matters as much as the sideline cooler
• Between games, favor easily digestible carbs (fruit, crackers, sandwiches) over heavy meals
• Water over sports drinks for most youth games; sports drinks matter more in heat or multi-hour tournaments

This is general guidance, not medical advice - follow your league's specific heat/hydration policy where one exists.