Our public HS team takes a spring break trip/tournament. Plus, the program recently had major renovations and enhancements in three different phases. Phase 1 was completed before son got there and we are in the midst of paying off phase 2 and 3, which included a new concession stand with bathrooms and field lights.
We pay:
$165 for player pack. Uniforms are provided. Players provide own cleats, gloves, bats.
$650-750 for spring break trip plus spending money.
$150 for 2 booster passes + gate fees at away games
??? in optional other swag - profits have been returned to the team in prior years.
$$$ to support the concession stand at dinner time
What the team/parents have done over the years:
Golf tournament ($150 pp to play)
Silent Auction
Casino Night
Concession sales (worked by students that need volunteer hours)
Apparel sales
100-inning game (players ask for donations and then play a scrimmage on a Saturday)
Kroger Card 5% rebate
Tropical Smoothie night
Christmas tree and wreath sales
Bingo - work the local bingo hall
Senior Night / Benefit game
Local MiLB ticket sales
Team photos
Kids night out (sitting service around Christmas time)
Details of profits made are not shared with the parents.
The year the team flew across country for spring break, and I had 2 sons going, I forked ~$3000 for 3 1/2 months of high school playing. We chose not to hound our relatives for donations that year. I re-thought that the next year.