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Thoughts on youth sports fundraisers/asking for money?
Posted on 9/5/24 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 9/5/24 at 6:56 pm
This isn’t a new thing. Kids have been hustling on street corners for years trying to get money for new uniforms and whatnot. Some just asking for money. Some offering a service or product in return. Now with social media, it’s just more viewable and easier to do for some people.
Have seen multiple pleas for assistance today for kids sports seasons. Football squares, raffles, etc.
Where do you stand?
Sorry, Parents. If you can’t afford it, you can’t do it?
Only if you get something in return?
Have seen multiple pleas for assistance today for kids sports seasons. Football squares, raffles, etc.
Where do you stand?
Sorry, Parents. If you can’t afford it, you can’t do it?
Only if you get something in return?
This post was edited on 9/5/24 at 7:01 pm
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Posted on 9/5/24 at 6:57 pm to TackySweater
No because I don't give a shite enough about them or whatever sport they play.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 7:00 pm to TackySweater
We always offered something. Car wash, bbq lunches, raffle, etc.
I do find now a days kids just ask for money doing nothing in return.
I do find now a days kids just ask for money doing nothing in return.
This post was edited on 9/5/24 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 9/5/24 at 7:18 pm to TackySweater
The pick a day of the month on my calendar and pay that amount is the most absurd. How about you pickup some sticks in my yard first?
Posted on 9/5/24 at 7:20 pm to TackySweater
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Kids have been hustling on street corners for years trying to get money for new uniforms and whatnot. Some just asking for money
I don't believe in teaching children to beg.
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Some offering a service or product in return.
That I support, selling candy, raffle tickets, have done a car wash.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 7:24 pm to BayouNation
It’s ridiculous
If you want your kid to participate in travel game pay for it yourself and stop asking for handouts to fund your vacation World Series
I know someone who just did a raffle and it won’t be long it will be some football boards
If you want your kid to participate in travel game pay for it yourself and stop asking for handouts to fund your vacation World Series
I know someone who just did a raffle and it won’t be long it will be some football boards
Posted on 9/5/24 at 7:42 pm to TackySweater
I will typically give for Little League or a public high or middle school team even if I just barely know the kid. If it’s club sports or private school, it better be a close blood relative.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 8:11 pm to TackySweater
I'm getting automated text and emails from high school kids, asking for money, to assist with their respective high school athletic teams. That's a first for me
Posted on 9/5/24 at 8:25 pm to TakeAGander
New deal called vertical raise where they have the kids submit 20 emails each. Asking for straight cash donations and the service takes 20% off the top. I have to email the same group to instruct them not to donate. Pain in the arse.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 8:39 pm to TackySweater
Hard part of this is probably 70% of the group agrees with you. They just want to pay their way. But the other 30% simply can’t afford it. So as a team they fund raise and yes it decreases the cost of everyone but allows those that absolutely can’t afford it to play. That’s been my experience. When asked I’ll always just pay my way but if asked to support the group and help fundraise I’ll participate for the good of the group. I’ve also just paid the way for another kid. But it’s generally more than one kid so it get tough.
I’ll also say when it comes to high school sports…the highest level programs fundraise a ton. That’s football baseball and dance and all sports. If you’re not there yet get ready. But if you want your kid participating in a high level high school sport then you’ll be glad you have a coach that fundraises. The parents can’t fund it all at that point. Fundraising at that level isn’t just for uniforms. It’s for field maintenance, high level training equipment etc. But to each their own. I see it from both sides.
I’ll also say when it comes to high school sports…the highest level programs fundraise a ton. That’s football baseball and dance and all sports. If you’re not there yet get ready. But if you want your kid participating in a high level high school sport then you’ll be glad you have a coach that fundraises. The parents can’t fund it all at that point. Fundraising at that level isn’t just for uniforms. It’s for field maintenance, high level training equipment etc. But to each their own. I see it from both sides.
This post was edited on 9/5/24 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 9/5/24 at 8:51 pm to TigerintheNO
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That I support, selling candy, raffle tickets, have done a car wash.
Is there really that much difference though
Posted on 9/5/24 at 9:00 pm to TackySweater
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Have seen multiple pleas for assistance today for kids sports seasons. Football squares, raffles, etc. Where do you stand?
I'm all for it so long as the kid is doing the work. I think there are valuable lessons for the kids to knock on a stranger's door, present material, ask for the sale, and gracefully accept the reward/rejection.
I do not support when parents do the work for the kids.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 9:02 pm to tigereye58
My nephew plays baseball for a small college. They have to fundraise to go to tournaments etc. School doesn’t have the budget to cover everything.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 9:04 pm to BabyTac
"We always offered something. Car wash, bbq lunches, raffle, etc.
I do find now a days kids just ask for money doing nothing in return."
This 100%.
I do find now a days kids just ask for money doing nothing in return."
This 100%.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 9:08 pm to TackySweater
Although, its not sports related.
The school had a fundraiser for the first day of school.
The school had a fundraiser for the first day of school.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 9:10 pm to TackySweater
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Is there really that much difference though
Yes selling a tangible product when done correctly will force a kid to learn about a product and present it to stranger. This is a valuable life lesson for kids.
Kid walks up and just asks to buy candy or donate money; no go. Kid introduces himself, tells me about the product, and asks for the sale then I will support.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 9:14 pm to TackySweater
Back in the day my basketball teams “bagged” for tips. There eventually was too much demand so the stores stopped it. They would rake in $800 on a good day. That was a decent haul prior to Biden Harris inflation
Posted on 9/5/24 at 9:19 pm to TackySweater
My high school had some fun ones like a lift-a-thon for the football team. At the end of the offseason, people could sponsor a player x amount of money per pound they maxed out on squat, bench, and deadlift. Basketball team would do something similar except with shooting drills.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 9:53 pm to The Mick
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My nephew plays baseball for a small college. They have to fundraise to go to tournaments etc. School doesn’t have the budget to cover everything.
May have not been the wisest school choice for him then?
Posted on 9/5/24 at 9:58 pm to TackySweater
My son plays multiple sports and soccer is by far the best about this.
The cost is “X” up front and you don’t have to do any of this other bullshite throughout the year. The others are constantly doing some kind of raffle, board, etc.
The cost is “X” up front and you don’t have to do any of this other bullshite throughout the year. The others are constantly doing some kind of raffle, board, etc.
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