Tryout fee? What?

[cuzmail]

I know the East Cobb Bullets in the Atlanta area charge $25, but you do get a t-shirt and some sort of newsletter. Who wants that if you don't make the team though??

EC Bullets Tryouts | EC Bullets

Looks like a portion (not defined) of the tryout fee is donated to a children's health center too.

 

[BrianJason]

the softball teams in my area do not charge...however, it seems every volleyball team does(and charge around $500 if you make the team*puke*).

 

[eddieq]

Makes sense. Cuts down on the random "see if I make it but I don't care either way" tryouts by girls who aren't serious. I see it no different from colleges and the application fee. Most (if not all) colleges and universities have a nominal fee to apply for admission. Usually they offer a waiver if you attend an orientation, have previous contact with a recruiting advisor, etc. It cuts down on kids who have no interest in attending but want to apply anyway (often to get parents off their backs).

 

[Amy in AZ.]

This sport is so expensive that another $25.00 isn't that much. I guess I would make certain DD is interested in playing for them and is her position available?

 

[vcackerman]

Some organizations up in the Chicago area charge a fee and that's to pay 'professional' raters. These program typically have paid coaches as well.