Barely Sorted · family game-day system
Hockey Mom
Survival Kit
The home-side system for gear, snacks, timing, road weekends, and getting everyone out the door without a last-minute scavenger hunt.
Tournament Planner
North Star weekend
Friday4:30 PM · Check in
6:00 PM · Team dinner
6:00 PM · Team dinner
Saturday7:15 AM · Game 1
2:40 PM · Game 2
2:40 PM · Game 2
Sunday8:30 AM · Game 3
12:00 PM · Checkout
12:00 PM · Checkout
Before leavingConfirm hotel · Pack cooler · Charge phone · Save rink map
Game-Day Checklist
The 45-minute-out list
Player dressed, fed, and water bottle filled
Skates, helmet, gloves, stick, and jersey in the bag
Rink address checked and departure time set
Emergency snack and coffee packed
Team app checked for any last-minute update
Packing System
What stays in the hockey bag
| Always packed | Tape, skate guards, extra laces, towel, lip balm |
| Car backup | Blanket, phone charger, snacks, reusable bags |
| Tournament add-ons | Hotel bag, swim gear, team hoodie, recovery snacks |
| Replace after every game | Water bottle, jersey, dry base layer, snack stash |