Little League Baseball & Finances
We are in our 3rd season of little league baseball with our oldest son. He is a member of the Indians team. Over the last month we have become aware of the impact that childrens' sports can have on your wallet. Below are some learnings we have experienced in the last month or so.
Takes time. Travelling, sitting through practice, packing up and going home.
Takes energy. You pack things up. You drive them there and back. We watch our 4 year old who is all boy to say the least.
Takes planning. We use a monthly chart that we post in the house. It has game times, places, etc.
Takes commitment. Our child's coach has held many practices on non-game days.
Takes money. Following are types of expenses involved with little league; league registration fee, gas, food (snack shop), equipment, tournament fees.
Baseball has been good for our son. He has learned teamwork, paying attention, and attention to detail. It also keeps him physically active. All the costs above have been worth it.
I’m a former Little League Dad. I spent a lot of years coaching and watching my son play ball. All of the time and money we spent were well worth it. Now, he’s 21 and those days are long gone. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Thanks for the advice. They only belong to us for a little while.
I’m a former Little League Dad. I spent a lot of years coaching and watching my son play ball. All of the time and money we spent were well worth it. Now, he’s 21 and those days are long gone. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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