Quote Originally Posted by rolo View Post
We aren't silly enough to operate below costs. These fees cover the association registration fees, referees fees, playing gear, some maintenance costs for the fields and a few other things. We just work hard off the field to make sure we have enough financial resources in terms of a well functioning canteen, great fundraisers and sponsorship.
Just goes to show how much some clubs are ripping kids (or parents) off in terms of costing. There's no way some of the prices I've seen could be justified regardless of how much gear they get.
Each to their own I guess. We are just very proud of where we have come so far and plan to go. And the fact that we are one of the largest growth clubs in the NNSW makes me think that we are on the right track.
Thanks for the support though fellas! Appreciate it!
The market supports higher fees, by your own admission your fee structure handicaps your clubs ability to invest in your capital for the future. It amuses me that clubs are hell bent on being the cheapest club to play for, and that's fantastic... But whilst your cheering over the $150 you collect in rego for those 12-14 year olds... How many of those players at your clubs are getting extra training at your Jobe Wheelhouses', Thompsons', etc, training camps? Where they charge $300 for a 3 day training camp. And these training camps etc are popping up everywhere and there are so many of them now. So whilst clubs collect peanuts, private academies are collecting the cash by the sack full, whilst clubs complain about the burden on their volunteers. And what investment in capital, facilities etc are these academies providing for the future?