The crowd burst into unrestrained cheers and laughter. Timothy calmly walked to the bench and showed his buddy, who was on the ground making grass angels, the cool rock he just found. And so with that season, our sports participation began. As parents, we can enjoy a great sense of pride seeing our little guy or gal in uniform giving all they have for their team. However, it's another thing to keep the costs under control.
Some sports are less expensive than others but none are totally free.
Here are the strategies that have helped us participate in sports without taking a karate chop to our wallet. There are two primary ways to save on sporting equipment. First, pick a sport that requires less equipment or less costly equipment. Only a good pair of shoes is needed for track but football requires a myriad of protective gear. So if you're choosing between two sports that are enjoyed equally, let the cost of equipment play a factor in your decision.