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Posted on 2/26/21 at 12:40 pm to Tiger1242
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What I’ve gotten from this thread is that every youth sport can become ungodly expensive
TL;DR- a kid playing golf doesn't have to be expensive.
True. It depends on how much the parent wants to invest in the child's activity. I learned to play golf with used clubs probably all the way until my junior year in HS. Didn't travel for amateur tournaments, stuck only to high school matches. Our team practiced and played at a local public course M-F through the Fall, all for free. Now I wasn't a great golfer (my best nine-hole score was a +7) but it didn't matter because I played with my friends and had a good time while also making the Varsity team and travelling to courses all across the state.
My brother in law is a much better golfer than I am and was essentially taught by his dad who is a down to earth carpenter guy (also a really good golfer) who's definitely a baw.
This post was edited on 2/26/21 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:15 pm to Gaston
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That’s insane advice
LOL... it worked out just fine for us... some would say suggesting someone spend 3k-10k a year on youth athletics starting at age 7 would also be "insane advice"
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:16 pm to GentleJackJones
Hockey
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:21 pm to Fred Farkle
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If you don't know what a summer intensive is or haven't bought pointe shoes for a lead nutcracker role type dancer it's totally understandable that you couldn't get how expensive it can be. Of course, there are ways to "take dance" and it not b
I know exactly. My daughter was supposed to be Clara last year but COVID happened and they let 2 other girls have it. She will get it this year.
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:22 pm to MSTiger33
5 pages and not one correct answer
It is Tournament Bass Fishing and very few things rival it and it cost.
It is Tournament Bass Fishing and very few things rival it and it cost.
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:25 pm to yaherrdme
I guess if rec sports provide enough challenge then it’s ok, we just had a different experience.
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:26 pm to McVick
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a kid playing golf doesn't have to be expensive.
If they get on the HS golf team, it's damn near free unless you are the parent that has to have their kid playing the best equipment. Otherwise, get them into some used shite. The kids here in my Houston burb practice at the CC practice area 5 days a week and get a pointer or 2 from the pro since the coach and the pro are close, then they turn them loose to go play after practice.
The correct answer is anything to do with a horse. My daughter does this.......Holy shite......$$$$$$
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:34 pm to LanierSpots
Equine does. My little cousin jumps horses an it’s crazy expensive. Uncle paid 25g just for the horse not counting about 2 g a month to board, train and have a handler haul the thing around to different jumping events. Plus fees and equipment outfits boots all that stuff is high dollar. I think the horse jumping takes the cake on this one.
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:34 pm to GentleJackJones
Dirt bike racing is one of the most expensive sports for anyone. A new bike for e kids is 3-5k starting off then another 1k for gear. If you dont have somewhere to ride it cost $40 to ride a track etc. My new bike cost $8500
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:36 pm to GentleJackJones
Ice hockey and horses. I've dealt with both.
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:38 pm to GentleJackJones
Cheerleading is crazy expensive.
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:51 pm to WHS
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Dirt bike racing is one of the most expensive sports for anyone.
Yep, that is up there. I almost forgot about them high school bass fisher-people too, but then again I am sure they can bum off of pops for the boat.
Posted on 2/26/21 at 1:53 pm to Tyga Woods
My kids polo ponies are getting to be kind of expensive.
Posted on 2/26/21 at 2:02 pm to WPsportsman
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Equine does. My little cousin jumps horses an it’s crazy expensive. Uncle paid 25g just for the horse not counting about 2 g a month to board,
Bass Boats are 60-70K right now. Gas , baits, travel, entry fees.
Id say its probably close
Posted on 2/26/21 at 2:04 pm to LanierSpots
So we’re calling bass fishing a sport?
Posted on 2/26/21 at 2:04 pm to GentleJackJones
Karting
Posted on 2/26/21 at 2:05 pm to WHS
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A new bike for e kids is 3-5k starting off then another 1k for gear.
LOL. Not even close. Most Teens would be riding a 250F right now. A base 250F is about 9K
Dirt bikes are crazy expensive. And its crazy expensive to keep them running. I have 17 years of racing them to prove that.
And a big pile of xrays in the bottom drawer because of it
Posted on 2/26/21 at 2:06 pm to Gaston
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So we’re calling bass fishing a sport?
I personally dont think it is a "sport" but it is listed as so. High School Tournament fishing is huge right now.
I have always personally listed Tournament fishing as a competitive activity. Not really a sport
Posted on 2/26/21 at 2:06 pm to GentleJackJones
When I have kids, I'm cheap so my kids will play rugby. Plus their grandpa is a hall of famer so it will be in their blood.
When they're young I plan on having them play whatever is in season. Being active and developing team skills is the highest priority for me.
When they're young I plan on having them play whatever is in season. Being active and developing team skills is the highest priority for me.
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