The Cost of Keeping Kids in Sport: A Reality Check for Families and Organisations The recent study commissioned by the Australian Sports Commission has shed light on a pressing concern for many families: the skyrocketing cost of keeping kids involved in community sport.
The average annual total cost per child is $4,567, extending far beyond registration fees or equipment costs.
Aaron Harmsworth from Rockhampton shares his story of juggling multiple sporting commitments for three children, traveling extensively to competitions, and making sacrifices in other areas of life.