Average yearly cost per family for tb

[Pitchermom28]

We all know that TB is very costly...but well worth the sacrifice..What is the average total cost per family per year?

I have roughly figured up ours, which for two DD runs around 25K per year.

Team fees, uniform, tourney fees, gate fees, equipment, hotels, camps, lessons (pitching, catching and hitting),gas, wear & tear on autos, food...what else?

 

[crystlemc]

I would say roughly $15-20,000 per year.

 

[29dad]

$15-20K seems awfully steep, but then again I haven't done the calculations. Off season we have to drive four hours (one way) to practice, so it adds up (DD stays with her grandparents during the season). And now that we are about to hit the "college camp circuit" in earnest... yikes. I don't even want to know.

 

[Country Boy]

This is a divorce topic. If I calculated it and my DW saw it, well, let's just say it won't end well for me.

 

[crystlemc]

29dad - Our pitching lessons are $50/.5 hour/week, hitting $65/hour/week, 1 hour each way 2-3x's week for practice, 1 hour each way 2x/week to private lessons, plus team fees, food, travel...

Private lessons alone have us around $6,000/yr.

I'm afraid that if I did more than estimate, if I actually figured it all out, it would be more.

 

[11smom]

We just started keeping track, out of curiosity at the beginning of this year. (I think I may enjoy it more, not knowing, but so far it looks to be between $8k and $10k for the year) We do try and be frugal, don't drive a gas guzzler, and travel mostly in-state, but yes, to other cities where 1 night hotel stays are needed. We bring coolers with sandwich fixins, etc. and when we do eat out, water is the ordered drink for us all (family of 4, saves approx. $10 a meal) Luckily, we all enjoy water!
Our monthly team dues are very reasonable, but batting and pitching lessons, and the never-ending equipment purchases are what drives up the costs for us! Worth every penny, as it is our "family" entertainment budget as well!

 

[chinamigarden]

I haven't paid a fee in 3 years, and never paid for a lesson, so whatever my travel to and from tourneys and hotels.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

My nephew kept track of every penny once. For 10U, 5 years ago it was roughly $6,000. He is in Houston.

 

[humpty]

Tournament fees estimate 800-1000 bucks. Coaches and lesson fees 0. Uniforms 200. Gear 200-300. Travel hotel and food estimate 4000. We are gonna play 18-20 tournaments this season almost all in state.

 

[RubberBiscuit]

Ya I got around $9K doing my math here for the first time too.

But I can't quantify the value this family has pulled from this life-choice. (and it is just that...)

Other people buy boats, sports cars, vacation travel. For me I chose the right investment.