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What’s the Cost of Playing Lacrosse?
Lacrosse is one of the most popular sports in North America, but with its growing popularity also comes a certain level of cost. For those looking to get into this sport, it’s important to understand what the costs are and how much you might need to budget for equipment and other expenses.
Equipment Costs
The biggest expense when it comes to playing lacrosse is the equipment needed. This includes sticks, helmets, pads and gloves as well as any additional pieces such as cleats or ball stop nets. The cost of these items can range widely depending on quality and brand name, but typically they start at around $200-300 for just the basics. More advanced players may spend up to $500-$600 on more specialized pieces like custom designed headgear or sticks with a higher grade material.
Team Fees
In addition to purchasing individual pieces of equipment there are team fees that must be paid by each player when joining a club or school team. These fees usually cover expenses such as league dues, field rental costs and coaching wages which vary greatly between teams depending on their size and budget constraints so make sure you check out what your team charges before committing yourself financially!
Other Expenses
Besides buying gear and paying registration fees there are some other costs associated with playing lacrosse such as travel expenses if your team plays away games or tournaments outside your local area; tournament entrance fees; uniform purchases; warmup clothing requirements; referee payments etc… All these things add up quickly so try to get an estimate from your coach/club manager beforehand!