The Lineup: Cold Weather Tournament Essentials
Click any item in the lineup to see why it’s my favorite.
Every good team has a lineup card. This is mine. These are the things that keep us going when the wind is biting the first pitch is at eight in the morning and there are three games on the schedule.
Official Lineup Card
| # | Item Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starting Pitcher | |
| 2 | Catcher | |
| 3 | First Base | |
| 4 | Second Base | |
| 5 | Shortstop | |
| 6 | Third Base | |
| 7 | Left Field | |
| 8 | Center Field | |
| 9 | Right Field | |
| 10 | Bench | |
| 11 | Bench | |
| 12 | Bench | |
| 13 | Bench | |
| 14 | Bench | |
| 15 | Bench | |
| 16 | Bench | |
| 17 | Bench | |
| 18 | Bench | |
| 19 | Bench | |
| 20 | Coach Pick |
Most Valuable Player: Heated Camping Chair
This chair keeps me warm from the first game to the last. It is my proudest tournament purchase and the reason I survive early starts extra innings and cold night caps. I always bring an extra battery so it never dies in the middle of a game.
Heated Camping Chair
This is my most used and most loved piece of cold weather gear. The heated chair keeps me warm from the first pitch to the last out even on days when the wind feels like it is coming straight for me. It heats up fast stays warm and makes early morning tournaments much more comfortable.
My Favorite ChairCordless Heated Blanket
This blanket saves me during those eight a.m. games when the wind feels personal. It warms up fast stays warm and keeps me cheering instead of shivering. It is perfect for wrapping around my legs or sharing with another freezing parent.
My Favorite BlanketHeated Jacket
On mornings when the frost on the dugout fence looks dramatic this jacket is the only reason I am not questioning my life choices. It heats up quickly stays warm for hours and lets me enjoy watching instead of shivering through three games.
My Favorite JacketDouble Decker Wagon
If there were an MVP of mom gear this wagon would win every season. It carries chairs blankets gear snacks extra hoodies and still has room for whatever my kid hands me between innings. It has turned three trips from the car into one.
My Favorite WagonHeated Hand Warmers
These warmers have saved my fingers more times than I can count. When the wind cuts across the field and I am trying to take pictures or tie a ponytail warm hands make all the difference. They heat up quickly stay warm for a long time and fit perfectly in pockets.
My Favorite Hand WarmerTeam Blankets
These blankets became instant team favorites. They are big warm and such a fun way to support our girls. We used them for a fundraiser and they kept us warm during windy morning games which felt like the perfect win win for everyone.
Our Fundraiser BlanketsBrumate
This cooler comes with me to every tournament. It keeps my drinks cold and my coffee warm and somehow always feels like it was made for long game days. It is slim easy to toss in the wagon and makes me feel a little more put together on the sidelines.
My Favorite Can CoolerBogg Bag Snack Bag
If you have ever tried juggling snacks gloves blankets and water bottles you know why this bag is a lifesaver. It is sturdy easy to clean and somehow swallows everything without feeling chaotic. Mine lives in the back of my car because it works for tournaments errands and everyday mom life.
My Favorite BagWater Bottles for Everyone
Tournament days turn me into a hydration coach for my player for the team and for myself. This bottle keeps ice cold for hours does not leak in the wagon and is easy to flip open even when my hands are freezing. The girls always want to borrow it because it keeps their water cold between games.
My Favorite Water BottleThick Boot Socks
Cold feet can ruin an entire tournament day. Thick boot socks keep my toes warm even when the wind is brutal. They work with boots or sneakers and I always keep an extra pair in my bag because someone on the team usually ends up needing them.
My Favorite Boot SocksGloves
These gloves keep my hands warm without making me feel bulky or clumsy. I can still use my phone tie ponytails unzip bags and cheer without freezing. They are soft inside and block the wind which has saved my fingers during many early morning games.
My Favorite GlovesBeanies
A warm head makes a huge difference during those early games. This beanie is soft cozy and keeps the wind off my ears. It looks cute with anything and stays put even when I pull hoods on and off all day.
My Favorite BeanieHair Ties and Scrunchies
These velvet scrunchies are my favorites. They are soft hold well and look cute no matter what. I also keep a pack of plain black hair ties in my bag because someone always forgets one or needs a quick fix between innings.
My Favorite ScrunchiesPortable Charger
Tournament days are long and everything seems to die at the worst moment. This charger keeps my phone heated gear and even the wagon fan powered all day. It charges fast lasts a long time and has saved me during long weekends at the fields.
My Favorite Big ChargerExtra Battery Packs
This smaller charger is perfect for quick boosts during the day. I keep it in my coat pocket so I can plug in my phone without digging through bags or the wagon. It has built in cables and is ideal when I need a little extra battery to keep filming or taking pictures.
My Favorite Small ChargerChapStick
Cold wind dries everything out and this lip balm is the only one that keeps my lips from cracking. It lasts a long time does not feel sticky and holds up even when the weather is rough. I keep one in my coat one in my bag and one in the car so I never forget it.
My Favorite Lip BalmHand Lotion
Cold weather dries out my hands so fast at the field. This lotion works quickly smells amazing and keeps my skin from getting painfully dry by the third game. I keep the small bottle in my bag so I can use it between innings.
My Favorite LotionBlanket Hoodie
This blanket hoodie is my secret weapon for freezing tournaments. It is warm soft and big enough to curl up inside while I cheer. I throw it on when the sun disappears or the wind picks up and it makes the cold feel much easier to handle.
My Favorite Blanket HoodieWeatherPod Tent
These pods get surprisingly warm and make cold tournament days easier to handle. They block the wind keep the heat in and give you a break from freezing on the sidelines. Just be ready for cleat smell because it is a closed tent and that scent is strong. The girls love hanging out inside between games.
My Favorite Sideline PodEmergency Chocolate Stash
This is my secret game day treat. A little dark chocolate goes a long way when I have been cold for hours and running on coffee. These are the perfect mix of sweet and tart and they always give me a boost before the next game starts.
My Favorite Treat