The costs would have to come from families. That would put a big burden on many families and that would probably not allow some of the athletes to play not doing anything except taking the fun out of it. Paying for trips, equipment, uniforms, tournaments, and renting out facilities are only a few of the areas where money would be necessary. This would definitely lower the number of participants because of families who couldn t afford to put forth that much money. In high school sports the students only have to pay a small fee in order to play if they have to pay at all.
Some school districts don t have the family pay at all.
The financial impact put on families for club and league play would be detrimental to a large number of families. Thus, getting rid of high school sports and incorporating club and league play is not an answer or even an option. As parents and athletes we feel that the abolishment of high school athletics would have a greater effect on women than on men. This is whole idea of gender equity would be lost for the most part. Male sports would have little or no trouble finding sponsors, such as the American Legion or the VFW, that would allow them to continue playing.