Our 3 boys are very active in team sports. Our 14 year old swims year round on a swim team and the 10 year old twins play both in baseball leagues and basketball leagues. Let’s be realistic, they’re probably not going to the Olympics but we seem to spend a lot of money on youth sports.
Take swimming for example. Now there is a sport that should be relatively inexpensive. I mean how much does it cost for a Speedo and pair of goggles right? Actually, the Speedo and goggles are the least of the cost, with pool fees and insurance comprising the majority.
So here is an annual breakdown of our three children’s teams sports. Keep in mind fees increase as they become older and more competitive. And, if they decide to play additional sports such as football and hockey this will become exponentially higher.
Swimming: Swim Team
$2100 Swim Team Membership Sept to June
$270 9 Swimsuits
$60 3 Pair Goggles
$2430 Total not including gas to transport to and from meets/practices
Baseball
$380 Fall/Spring League Fees for 2 kids
$60 1 Pair per year for 2 kids
$440 Total not including equipment start up for 2 kids
(Add another $410 for mitt, bat, batting helmet, chest protector, athletic support and batting gloves. These items last for a few years).
Basketball
$100 League Fees for 2 kids
$90 3 Pairs shorts each for 2 kids
$40 1 BB shirt each for 2 kids
$100 1 Pair Athletic Sneakers each for 2 kids
$330 total for two kids
Total $3200 Per year for team sports for 3 children
