As the enthusiastic parents of youth lacrosse athletes know all too well, life is not always a whirlwind of practice and tournament. There is plenty of time in the off-season to contemplate the complexities of moving households – particularly if your athlete makes a dramatic leap in age group and you have to find new facilities, new fields, and new handicap accommodations for dad. But time can become scarce when you are in the throes of lacrosse season. There are many things to consider in a move that may conflict with your tournament or practice schedule even if you are lucky enough to find a local home for the year. With the lacrosse season upon us, finding time to plan a long distance move is next to impossible. That is why you need a reliable moving company contract agreement with an experienced process in place for making these types of moves successful.

Experts recommend that you take the time to read and understand every moving company contract agreement before you sign it. The reviews on Moving Company Contract Agreements Explained provide valuable details related to how these issues can occur with a moving process and what you can do to avoid them. For example, it is easy for the loss of assets or broken goods to occur during the moving process. You should not only have insurance related to moving your goods, but you should also have title insurance on your current real property to ensure that you are adequately protected if issues arise during the sale of your home. Making a move during lacrosse season may be the last thing on your mind when you are trying to fit 6 games into the weekend schedule, but planning “all things lacrosse” is one of the reasons that you should have all of your ducks in a row on the contract front. Here are some examples related to youth lacrosse that families can face:

  • Managing Timelines – as any youth lacrosse parent knows, the schedule is everything. But the timing of your move can be even more critical. You may find that you are “in between” tournaments or practices with your current team, or you may be starting a new season with a new team. Having a timeline in place for a move can impact your travel plans and family availability, as well as your athlete’s training schedule. Be sure to discuss the impact of any moving deadline with your moving company and consider building in extra time to the moving plan where possible to ensure that travel to or from any locations can be planned around.
  • Choosing a Reliable Moving Company – when you have a youth lacrosse athlete, you can sometimes feel like a coach/practice assistant just to manage the schedule. In addition to choosing a moving company with a good scorecard, you may want to look for a company that has experience in working with families who have youth athletes because the schedules can be complex and inconvenient. If a moving company does not understand the schedule obstacles that you face, you may end up scrambling to adjust to a new timeline. Those who understand youth sports and the recreational calendar can help make a move easier and more efficient for families.
  • Sports Equipment Protection – if your lacrosse player is anything like most, they have an impressive collection of youth equipment. Protecting that equipment during a move can sometimes feel like an extra challenge, but the right moving company can soften the blow. Ask your moving company if they have special packing policies related to sports equipment. You might want to schedule extra time to pack sports equipment so that it doesn’t become an “oh, no” at the end of a long day of moving.
  • Successful Transition into “New Lacrosse Community” – if you are moving locales because of a job change, job transfer, or any other reason, you may find yourself faced with a new “lacrosse community.” This can mean that you have to find a new team, new training facilities, and new fields for practice. One of the most challenging aspects of being a youth lacrosse parent may be finding a new team or training facility in time for the start of the season. New training facilities may also impact your practice schedule. For example, a team may practice late in the evening or on a completely different schedule than the “family default” schedule. Discuss your needs early with a moving company and make sure that the differences don’t impact your athlete’s availability during the move.
  • Lacrosse Stories About Moving – one of the best parts about youth sports is the ability to reminisce about “those days.” Moving into a new home, moving out of the family home, and adjusting to a new schedule can be emotional experiences for the entire family. In many ways, “team moving” can really be the only way to make a move from one community to another without leaving the sport behind completely. Here are a few humorous stories related to moving that youth lacrosse families have experienced:

Moving Away from Lacrosse – admits that a “team transition” to a new home does not always happen without some issues.

The Lacrosse Divorce – can be like trying to schedule a wedding. If you are going through a divorce or if your spouse is going through a divorce, all bets are off with the schedule. Make arrangements early and have a back-up plan if one of the family members cannot travel at the same time.

Finding a New Team – can sometimes mean competing at a new level. While this can be exciting, you may find that it can take a year to “find your footing” on a new team. This can be good in the long-term, but it can impact your assimilating into a move if you haven’t fully adjusted your expectations.

Having non-lacrosse youth may mean more opportunities for fun family time and more time to spend together during the move.

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