- Aug 3, 2019
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Looks like USSSA in PA/NJ really pushing going to pay at plate.
As an example of the math:
Last year, it cost $650 to enter states at 12u.
This year it’s $532 to enter plus $60 pay at plate.
With 3 pool games plus at least 1 bracket game that’s an additional $240 which equals $772 total. An increase of 19% YoY.
If you win once on Sunday, that’s $300 pay at plate for a total of $832. An increase of 28% YoY.
If you win twice on Sunday, that’s $360 pay at plate for a total of $892. An increase of 37% YoY.
So pay at the plate has resulted in an increase of 19-37% for total cost. Plus, coaches now need to be sure to have cash on hand.
A few questions:
**Do umpires prefer this structure? I’m thinking yes?
**Is this just a clever way for TDs to raise the price without it appearing obvious?
When this was first proposed it was marketed as a way to simplify things—which is great. But where is the extra 19-37% going?
Prices go up, for umpires, fields, etc—but an avg jump of 25% in one year feels like a lot. Can’t help but think folks at USSSA are reaping the financial benefit of all this simplicity.
As an example of the math:
Last year, it cost $650 to enter states at 12u.
This year it’s $532 to enter plus $60 pay at plate.
With 3 pool games plus at least 1 bracket game that’s an additional $240 which equals $772 total. An increase of 19% YoY.
If you win once on Sunday, that’s $300 pay at plate for a total of $832. An increase of 28% YoY.
If you win twice on Sunday, that’s $360 pay at plate for a total of $892. An increase of 37% YoY.
So pay at the plate has resulted in an increase of 19-37% for total cost. Plus, coaches now need to be sure to have cash on hand.
A few questions:
**Do umpires prefer this structure? I’m thinking yes?
**Is this just a clever way for TDs to raise the price without it appearing obvious?
When this was first proposed it was marketed as a way to simplify things—which is great. But where is the extra 19-37% going?
Prices go up, for umpires, fields, etc—but an avg jump of 25% in one year feels like a lot. Can’t help but think folks at USSSA are reaping the financial benefit of all this simplicity.