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Amy in AZ. · 07-24-2008, 08:00 PM

we just couldn't see paying 300-400 a month

Goodness. That is a car payment.

blizzardman · 08-11-2008, 04:15 AM

My dd played one yr. at 12u for 800.00 reg. fee plus another 250 for uniforms and equipment. All travel expenses were out of our own pockets. This included 3 of the 6 tournies where overnighters in a different state. Keep in mind that the team she played for was based an hour and half away.
This was the driving force behind trying to start a local travel team. But if it doesnt work out due to a lack of commitment on the parents part, then I will not have a problem going back to her original team or another just as far away regardless of the cost.
Honestly, how can you look your daughter in the eye and tell her you are unable to help her reach her full potential and go after her dream....
I cant do it..

#14's_Dad · 08-15-2008, 10:06 PM

Yes I can see how cost is getting greater and greater, I look in my DD's bag and see well over $500 in equipment. Our team has done a really good job at cutting out fees.

We are fortunate to be in a big college city were we can work concession stands for the University as volunteers and they donate 10% of the concession stand receipts back to our team. It worked our great for our Nationals this year as every family had their entire week's hotel fees paid by the team as well as all of our tournament and uniform fees. All the parents paid for out of pocket was gas and time spent working the concession stands!

NYLadyCobras · 10-08-2008, 08:52 PM

I coached my older daughter for travel for 5 years and now my younger daughter is starting at 14U. I know times have changed but I never thought about travel ball until they got past the 12U little league. I think at 10U to be putting that much money you are talking over $5G plus your own hotel and travel expense is alot.

I have kept my teams under $800 thanks to small sponsorships. But than again you should be paying what you can afford, if you can swing the $400 a month and your daughter is happy then go for it and enjoy.
But the cost do add up fast
Nokona Glove: $200
Miken Bat: $300
Tanel Cleats: $90
Memories you share with your DD after she finishes playing: PRICELESS

Mike29 · 11-03-2008, 01:41 AM

I will be coaching a 10u team this year. This will be my first year coaching travel ball and I am figuring about $500 a girl for the season. Thats 2 uniforms, bag, helmet, league play, 5 tournaments, insurance, etc. We will be fundraising about half so I figure $250 a girl out of pocket for the year. This obviously does not include food, gas, out of town etc.
I have a 15 dd that is in her 5th year of travel and equiptment and other things are starting to really add up. last year was probably 5-6 grand for ball !!
I just keep telling myself its for the KIDS LOL .

08-11-2008, 04:15 AM	#22 (permalink)
blizzardman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	wow 300-400 monthly My dd played one yr. at 12u for 800.00 reg. fee plus another 250 for uniforms and equipment. All travel expenses were out of our own pockets. This included 3 of the 6 tournies where overnighters in a different state. Keep in mind that the team she played for was based an hour and half away. This was the driving force behind trying to start a local travel team. But if it doesnt work out due to a lack of commitment on the parents part, then I will not have a problem going back to her original team or another just as far away regardless of the cost. Honestly, how can you look your daughter in the eye and tell her you are unable to help her reach her full potential and go after her dream.... I cant do it..

10-08-2008, 08:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
NYLadyCobras Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 13	Cost of playing I coached my older daughter for travel for 5 years and now my younger daughter is starting at 14U. I know times have changed but I never thought about travel ball until they got past the 12U little league. I think at 10U to be putting that much money you are talking over $5G plus your own hotel and travel expense is alot. I have kept my teams under $800 thanks to small sponsorships. But than again you should be paying what you can afford, if you can swing the $400 a month and your daughter is happy then go for it and enjoy. But the cost do add up fast Nokona Glove: $200 Miken Bat: $300 Tanel Cleats: $90 Memories you share with your DD after she finishes playing: PRICELESS

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07-24-2008, 08:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
Amy in AZ. Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 195	we just couldn't see paying 300-400 a month Goodness. That is a car payment.

08-15-2008, 10:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
#14's_Dad Coach One' Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 24	Yes I can see how cost is getting greater and greater, I look in my DD's bag and see well over $500 in equipment. Our team has done a really good job at cutting out fees. We are fortunate to be in a big college city were we can work concession stands for the University as volunteers and they donate 10% of the concession stand receipts back to our team. It worked our great for our Nationals this year as every family had their entire week's hotel fees paid by the team as well as all of our tournament and uniform fees. All the parents paid for out of pocket was gas and time spent working the concession stands!

11-03-2008, 01:41 AM	#25 (permalink)
Mike29 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: lockport ny Posts: 1	I will be coaching a 10u team this year. This will be my first year coaching travel ball and I am figuring about $500 a girl for the season. Thats 2 uniforms, bag, helmet, league play, 5 tournaments, insurance, etc. We will be fundraising about half so I figure $250 a girl out of pocket for the year. This obviously does not include food, gas, out of town etc. I have a 15 dd that is in her 5th year of travel and equiptment and other things are starting to really add up. last year was probably 5-6 grand for ball !! I just keep telling myself its for the KIDS LOL .