VARSITY SPRING TRIP INFO

Pigeon Forge FAQ 2025

Pigeon Forge FAQ 2025

What are the dates for the Pigeon Forge trip?

The trip will be held April 13-16, 2025. Sunday, April 13th there is a family and player dinner at 8:00pm Sunday night. Coach Johnson has requested a 9:00am game on Wednesday and players will be free to leave Pigeon Forge, extend their stay, or go somewhere else after Wednesday’s game. There will be no practice for the rest of the week. The schedule for Pigeon Forge has not been released and we will know the game times sometime in April.

How many games, scrimmages and practices will there be? And where will they be located?

See schedule below:

Ripken, 405 Jake Thomas Rd. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Schedule will be posted as soon as possible. Coach Johnson has requested that a game and scrimmage will be played on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday but nothing is finalized.

Where will players be staying?

Hampton Inn Pigeon Forge 2497 Teaster Lane Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863. Multiple players will share and be assigned rooms by Coach Johnson. Breakfast is included with all rooms.

Where will families be staying?

Families will be given the option to book at the same hotel, Hampton Inn Pigeon Forge We have rooms set aside for a Fairport Softball block for family booking. Cost per night is approximately $119.00 plus tax. Guests may begin calling to make reservations (865-365-1588).  They will need to mention the group code "FAI" to receive the discounted rate.  Reservations must be made by March 26th for the group rate. Below is an online reservation link guests may use to reserve rooms through the hotel website if preferred. 

https://group.hamptoninn.com/eka1mq

What is the approximate cost per player?

Cost will be $267 per player.  Payment will be due within a few days of player selection.

What is covered in the cost per player?

Room, breakfast, and tournament fees are included in the cost for players.

What is NOT covered in the cost per player?

All food and extracurricular activities are not included in player cost. Families are responsible for providing these items for player rooms and covering any optional extra curricular events. Once room assignments are made, the players and families can coordinate who will be bringing what food and supplies. There is a Walmart and Publix just a few short minutes from the Hampton Inn.

Will there be any other team events?

Families and players will attend an opening night pizza party. Pizza party is included in player cost. There will likely be another optional family and player dinner.

How will players get to and from the Ripken complex?

Players will be driven by parents.

How will players get to and from Pigeon Forge softball events (ie. games, scrimmages, etc.)?

Parents will provide all transportation for players while in Pigeon Forge.

Can my player drive during the Pigeon Forge “field trip”?

Players will NOT be permitted to drive while in Pigeon Forge since this is considered a school field trip.

My family can’t attend the trip. How will my player get there and around while in Pigeon Forge?

Other player parents will be assigned to drive students while in Pigeon Forge. if families are unable to attend. If this is a need for your family, please connect with us after player selection. FCSD has a process we will adhere to for “field trip chaperones” to be drivers. More information to come.

Can I drive players other than my daughter to and from games and scrimmages?

Yes, that will be possible. Players’ parents will be requested to register as drivers. The process for being a registered driver will include a background check by law enforcement. These details will be covered at the Pigeon Forge meeting.

We can’t afford the cost for my player to attend. Is there anything that can be done?

If a player is dealing with financial hardship, please connect with Coach Johnson after player selection. There is a Varsity Club that provides assistance for players in need on a case-by-case basis. This whole process will remain confidential.

After player selection, there will be a detailed meeting where these questions and more will be answered. Stay tuned for the meeting date!

Pigeon Forge Game Schedule:

Monday - April 14, 2025

9:00 AM Practice @ Camden Yards

1:00 PM Scrimmage (H) vs. CW Baker High School NY @ Calfee Park (A)

Tuesday  - April 15, 2025

9:00 AM Game (H) vs. Upper Sandusky High School (OH) (A) @ Winston - Salem

1:00 PM Game (A) vs. Conotton Valley Union High School (OH) (H) @ Fluor Field

Wednesday - April 16, 2025

9:00 AM Game (A) vs. Toledo St. Ursula Academy (OH) (H) @ Isotopes Park