There is an ongoing argument that sport has become far too expensive to an extent that it is out of reach for the average Australian families children. Below are the costs associated with playing various sports or taking part in recreational activities (estimates), and then the cost of various “entertainment” modes that you may have round the house. Have a shot at running the maths for yourself to work out which is more expensive.
Athletics
Shoes - $150
Membership Fees - $200
Total - $350
Australian Rules Football
Boots - $200
Football - $50
Membership fees - $140
Total - $390
Rugby
Boots - $200
Football - $50
Membership fees - $140
Total $390
Cricket
Bat - $100
Ball - $30
Protective equipment (if not supplied by club) - $300
Whites - $100
Membership fees - $100
Total - $630
Golf
Clubs - $300
Balls - $50
Membership fees – From $300
Total - $650
Netball
Shoes - $150
Ball - $30
Uniform - $100
Membership fees - $120
Total - $400
Soccer
Boots - $200
Ball - $30
Shin guards - $30
Membership fees - $200
Total - $460
Rowing
Uniform - $100
Membership fees – From $400
Total $500
Sailing
Membership fees – From $100
Cycling
Bike – From $300
Helmet - $50
Membership fees - $200 if you wish to join a club
Total - $550
Basketball
Shoes - $150
Uniform - $100
Ball - $30
Membership fees - $100
Total - $380
Swimming
Swimmers and goggles - $50
Membership fees - <$500 per year
Total – Approx $500
Baseball/Softball
Glove - $100
Bat (if club doesn’t supply) $150
Shoes - $100
Membership fees - $100
Total - $450
Tennis
Racquet - $75
Balls - $15
Membership fees – From $100
Total - $190
Surf Lifesaving
Swimmers - $50
Membership fees - $100
Total - $150
Entertainment Systems at Home
Wii - $225
Games - From $50 each
Nintendo DS - $300
Games – From $30 each
Play Station - $400
Games – From $50 each
Xbox - $500
Games – From $50
Subscription TV – From $600 per year
Now place a price on the health, wellbeing, physical, mental and social development of kids.
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