Just curious what other members think about this...
Some of my closest friends that are not involved in travel ball state that they won't become involved because of the cost involved. I am not going to say that the sport is cheap, but there are really two things I think about when discussing this.
1) If DD was not involved with TB, what would she be doing with that time? Hanging out at the mall or with friends. Participating in other sports. Going to the movies. Not knocking any of those activities, but each of them cost money too.
2) If DD was not involved with TB, what would the family do those dozen or so weekends that we are currently at tournaments? Driving other places. Family trips. Again, all good things, but each of them cost money too.
My point is that I am not sure the true cost of TB is measurable. If DD were not involved with TB, I am not sure we would be any further ahead financially. The money would just be diverted to something else. In addition, we get to spend a great deal of time together as a family and with friends with similar interests. I am having trouble finding a downside...
Some of my closest friends that are not involved in travel ball state that they won't become involved because of the cost involved. I am not going to say that the sport is cheap, but there are really two things I think about when discussing this.
1) If DD was not involved with TB, what would she be doing with that time? Hanging out at the mall or with friends. Participating in other sports. Going to the movies. Not knocking any of those activities, but each of them cost money too.
2) If DD was not involved with TB, what would the family do those dozen or so weekends that we are currently at tournaments? Driving other places. Family trips. Again, all good things, but each of them cost money too.
My point is that I am not sure the true cost of TB is measurable. If DD were not involved with TB, I am not sure we would be any further ahead financially. The money would just be diverted to something else. In addition, we get to spend a great deal of time together as a family and with friends with similar interests. I am having trouble finding a downside...