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Target 7: The rising costs of youth sports
- Travel and elite sports costs now burden many families, with hockey gear, rink time, and travel fees adding up quickly.
- Parents invest for dreams of college play, even when the odds of pro careers are minuscule.
- Budget cuts to parks and rec pushed families toward private programs and travel leagues.
- Project Play finds average family spending rising from about $1,000 to $1,500 in five years.
- There is concern about kids being priced out of sports activities.
- Private programs and organizations offer some affordable options and assistance.
- Some teams and programs adjust fees based on family ability to pay.
- The article notes benefits beyond sports, such as activity, confidence, and teamwork.
- Many families travel across state lines for competitions due to lack of local options.
- The story highlights the potential impact on local parks and recreation budgets.
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