The Tradition

An immersive baseball experience for fathers and sons (and more).

2024 The Tradition

The Ultimate Father-Son
Bonding Experience

What is The Tradition? 

Everyone knows the bond between a father and son is one of life’s greatest blessings. When you mix in a little sport, you have something special now. Join Ballparks of America this August for a fun and bonding experience through baseball. The Tradition offers individual players and their fathers (moms, uncles, cousins, neighbors-the options are endless) a weekend celebrating baseball traditions while creating lasting memories.

What is the format? 

 August 25 – 27

Players ages 10 to 14 will be assigned to an age-appropriate team at Ballparks of America. After Friday night’s activities and an opportunity to meet their team and coach, Players will play in two pool play games on Saturday and a modified bracket on Sunday, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 total games on the weekend. All youth games will be played at Ballparks of America.

In addition to the game, all participants will experience all that Ballparks of America offers. From two unforgettable nights in the dorms to late-night Wiffle Ball games under the lights at Chicago Field (a Ballparks of America tradition). Guest speakers will bring baseball’s traditions to life, and a home run derby is planned on Friday night. You can get rowdy with our on-campus laser tag and escape rooms (some involve additional fees) too. Our team will prepare five meals to tantalize your taste buds while you are here! This will be a weekend to remember.

And then there is the main event of the weekend – The DADS’ Game on Saturday night. All skill levels and registered adults are invited to participate. There will be cheering and heckling! And, of course, heroes! In short, everything that is great about baseball! Are you brave enough to show us what you got?


When?

Come play ball at The Tradition:

August 25 – 27 Youth (10u-14u) and


Register Today!


August 25 – 27

Establish new family traditions around America’s favorite game.

Grandparents, coaches, uncles, aunts, etc. – all are welcome to bring players.  Lodging for female participants will be available.  All lodging will be same sex (fathers with sons, etc.). Off-campus hotel lodging in one of our partner hotels is available at an extra cost to attendees.

What’s Included

  • A custom jersey from The Tradition for each participant
  • Two nights in the Ballparks of America dorms
  • Five meals in The Club House (Ballparks’ cafeteria).
  • Unlimited late-night Wiffle ball
  • A minimum of three baseball games
  • Discounted laser tag and escape room
  • A $10 arcade card (1) for each player/adult combo
  • The Dads’ Game
  • Memories to last a lifetime!

Cost

$279 per person

Pricing is per participant (adult & player= 2 participants). 
Each player must be accompanied by an adult. One (1) adult can bring a maximum of three (3) players.

August 25 – 27

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