Little League Baseball
PJPixie
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So this is my 10 year old son's first season of Little League. We signed up back in November for a registration fee of $105. Practices got under way about a month ago, twice a week. Since the first practice I have been asked for anywhere from $3 to $35 at EVERY PRACTICE for all kinds of different fee's, necessary items etc.
Not to mention the price for the uniform stuff he needed (which I knew we'd have to purchase) around $80.
I'm starting to get really irritated by this. What did the original $105 registration fee cover? I feel like this is a huge money making business instead of something for the kids to have fun doing. I'm a single mom and I'm giving tons of my time to the team which I'm happy to do but everytime they ask for more money I want to scream. We've already done a candy bar fundraiser so there is more money that was made. What is this fundraiser money covering I'd like to know since I seem to have spent about $350 already and my kid hasn't even played his first game.
Anyone want to chime in on this and open my eyes?
Not to mention the price for the uniform stuff he needed (which I knew we'd have to purchase) around $80.
I'm starting to get really irritated by this. What did the original $105 registration fee cover? I feel like this is a huge money making business instead of something for the kids to have fun doing. I'm a single mom and I'm giving tons of my time to the team which I'm happy to do but everytime they ask for more money I want to scream. We've already done a candy bar fundraiser so there is more money that was made. What is this fundraiser money covering I'd like to know since I seem to have spent about $350 already and my kid hasn't even played his first game.
Anyone want to chime in on this and open my eyes?
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That seems like a lot of $$ to be asking for but of course, you do live in expensive Orange County!! and i have been out of it for 7 years
First, is your son's team asking for the $$ or is the league? You can ask your coach what the $$ is for if HE is asking for it. The team itself wants to collect for that all important team party at the end of the year! It does cost a lot for equipment, utilities--water, electricity especially if you have night games (!). The food in the snack bar, if you have one, costs a lot but we made a LOT of money off that. The uniforms are not cheap either but I assume you had to buy your own pants, belt, socks. You have to pay a fee to the little league org. Umps should be free from volunteering but maybe that changed. Oh, and they will have to buy trophies or whatever for EVERYONE at the end because we cannot just give to the top teams!! (don't get me started on that).
Probably more than you wanted to know but that kind of hit home for me.
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Your info was very helpful Lizard. My son is soooo happy today (opening day) I feel bad for being upset with these folks.
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The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
I've had quite a few people say that............ opening day was yesterday, it really was a great day
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
The best expression of Love is Time.
The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
We do Soccer, T-Ball, Skating and swimming and pay a small fortune. I don't know about the US - but in Canada, at least they are all tax deductable.
Most of the money for the registration fee's pays the city workers, renting the park's, and park maintenance.
little league registration: $80. uniform supplement: $12. cleats: $30. glove: $20. mandatory fundraisers: $100. team banner u had no idea u had to pay for out of pocket when u volunteered for the job: $160. picture package: $45. snack bar: $20. watching my 5 year old hit a home run during his first r-ball game: priceless!
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The best time to Love is Now.
I'm never as good as when you're there.........
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This place is dead
"THERE ARE NO CLIQUES, ONLY THOSE WHO DON'T JOIN THE FUN" - Empty circa 2015
"Kfsbho&$thncds" - F Me In the Brain - circa 2015
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