User Fees

Yes, there are many schools who are cutting back or eliminating sports because of money. Schools really need to change the way they operate. They need to run like a business. There is alot of fat that can be trimmed from school budgets. Sports play a very important roll in the educational process and can galvanize a community.

Even sports programs can cut back in areas. Why is there a need for a full dark and light colored basketball uniforms? They can cost over $100 per set (top and shorts). A reversible jersey and regular gym shorts could be purchased for as little as $30 per set. For a total of 12 uniforms (light and dark) you could save about $2,000. This is just one example.

what about double headers...travel once, play twice.

Our school system has a pay-to-play fee of $125. Jerseys are provided, but the girls buy their own spandex shorts, socks, knee pads, ankle braces, warm-up suits and sneakers for volleyball. Students are required to go to games on the school bus. I suspect we will see a lot more carpooling this year, even with parents going to away games.

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I think in the future, you'll see more private clubs take over sports. Schools will eventually not be able to afford the bus trips, uniforms and liability insurance to fund athletics. It's too bad because many kids will be left out due strictly to finances.