More than the registration fee — usually a lot more. Here's the honest breakdown, and the system multi-kid sports families use to see the number before tryouts, not after the credit card bill.
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Club fees are the number everybody knows. They're also only the beginning. A realistic season usually looks like this:
| Cost category | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Club / team fees | $800 – $3,500 |
| Uniforms & gear | $150 – $600 |
| Tournament entry fees | $200 – $900 |
| Travel — gas, tolls, flights | $600 – $3,000 |
| Hotels (often stay-to-play) | $500 – $2,800 |
| Food on the road | $400 – $1,500 |
| Equipment, shoes, training & extras | $300 – $1,700 |
| True season total, per kid | $2,500 – $15,000 |
Now divide by games played. A $6,000 season across 40 games is $150 every time your kid steps on the field. That number — cost per game — is the one that actually helps a family decide between clubs. Almost nobody tracks it.
One editable workbook (plus a printable companion for the fridge) that runs the whole season for one kid — or four:
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For most families, $2,500–$15,000 per kid per year once fees, gear, travel, hotels, and food are counted. Elite programs with heavy travel can run higher.
Your true season cost divided by games played. It's the fairest way to compare two clubs — a cheaper club with fewer games can quietly cost more per game than a pricier one.
That's exactly who it's for. Per-kid sections roll up into one family dashboard, and it covers soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball/softball, and more.
No. It runs in free Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, and the printable PDF companion works on any home printer. Buy once, reuse every season — no subscription.