Emmett High baseball team cleared for out-of-state tournament trip
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Board unanimously approved an out-of-state tournament trip to the Phoenix area in mid‑March; the coach said the estimated cost ($12,000–$14,000) will be covered by donations, boosters and parent contributions and that staff will supervise players 24/7.
Coach David presented a request to approve an out-of-state travel tournament for the Emmett High baseball team (mid‑March through March 20/22) that mirrors a successful trip taken two years earlier. He described objectives — high-level competition, team cohesion and exposure to professional training — and provided a tentative itinerary (departure early March 17, spring-training attendance on Wednesday, multiple games through the weekend). The coach said he expects to take 16 players and five coaches and to use two 12‑passenger vans and Airbnb lodging; fundraising, boosters and private donations will cover most costs and no district funds were requested.
Board members asked about supervision, insurance and logistics; the coach said players will be under coaching supervision around the clock, must sign a trip-specific code of conduct and the program will secure required insurance for the vans. A motion to approve the trip passed by voice vote, with no recorded dissent.
The board emphasized safety protocols and asked staff to confirm insurance and final details prior to departure.