Introduction

Rising costs in youth sports are considered one of the largest barriers to participation for youth today. Additional expenses can put a difficult strain on the families we, as sports organizers, are trying to assist with expansive and creative sports program offerings.

The Aspen Institute cites a variety of reasons for these rising costs. This includes inflation, the need for more or better equipment, a bigger demand for training/coaching, and more frequent travel.

These costs do vary from sport to sport, with a recent article from Bankrate indicating families spend $2,583 annually on hockey, $2,125 on field hockey, and $1,289 on lacrosse.

No matter the reason or the sport, organizers find themselves in a unique position. While we understand and bear the burden of some of these costs ourselves (think facility rental costs or rising expenses on equipment), we always have that #1 goal in mind: offering our youth a safe and accessible place to play the thing they love, sports.

Take Advantage of Meaningful Sponsorships

One of the most popular and important ways to drive down the rising costs of youth sports is the use of sponsorships. Businesses are eager to get more eyes on their brand, especially in the right setting.

Sponsorships can be categorized in multiple ways. You can set up on-site sponsorships, which include things like signs at games, naming events, or even adding logos to your jerseys.

Another method to collect sponsorship money is through your digital presence. In today’s youth sports landscape, most organizations run a website. And with TeamSnap, all of the individual teams in your league can utilize our #1-rated team app. Add in a social media presence, and there’s plenty of digital real estate for these sponsors.

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