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Originally posted by 20dad:
in years past when the economy was good it didn't cost much to play, if anything. in the necbl it cost between 80k and 100k to run a team. some do it for a lot less than 80k but not to many.it cost between 15k -20k for transportation. most of this is raised from sponsors. and the economy being what it is?
but it is an experience of a lifetime. priceless.
I agree with 20dad. The preimer leagues have opportunities to raise money (big sponsors) unlike the smaller leagues so many fees are covered. Plus they raise lots of money on attendance, especially with their allstar game. There are costs involved in anything. Sons board was 50 a week, because he drove he got miledge only (7 cents a mile) and paid for many of his meals (he is a bottomless pit) though his great summer mom left him lunch everyday and took him to great seafood dinners when he was off. He also was given a job, so that helped to pay for some expenses. It still cost us about a grand for the summer, most likely more if he had not worked to pay for some expenses.
I do beleive years ago MLB used to give money, they can't do it anymore.
Parents overspend money on showcases, tournies, travel teams, lessons, etc when their players are young, when half of it doesn't mean much. This is a drop in the bucket and certainly worth every penny spent.