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For high school ball, I'll try to limit trips to 50 miles one way. Last year, I covered a game that was further, but that was filling in for friend who had a sudden problem.
College games are within 130 miles and sometimes I'll get back-to-back dates at a school & they'll put me up in a hotel.
Summer tournaments are within 120 miles - if they're taking care of the hotel and throwing in some gas money. If there's no hotel, then the trips need to be less than 50 miles. If I'm going to tie up a weekend, I need to be able to walk away with $240 after my expenses (before taxes are set aside).
I do have a couple of summer tournaments that are over 250 miles away, but I'm able to use those for a visit to family or a weekend getaway.
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Steve M
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