Teams changing organizations...

[HEADCASE]

$500 for all of Fall is a great deal if you ask me.

[Killer Rabbit]

It costs me more than that every couple of weeks just to get my DD here to play here in your state.

Lucky she's doesn't ice skate. A friend of mine just spend $2,000.00 on a pair of skates. Skates! I'm not going to complain any more when my DD goes through a pair of Ringors every six months.

[as the world turns]

1. Field Access (this can be very important)
2. Dues / Buy-ins in the case of Minor's Gold revolt, I heard they raised to $500 for all divisions.
3. Perception on various levels.
-----1. Perception of name recognition
-----2. Perception of support from the different org.
-----3. Perception of better players and families because of better org.
-----4. Perception of a better season.


4. And my favorite, spite. A big "FU" to the dudes who failed you on #3 on your last move.

Here we go again, someone is hiding behind a post, love it when it is so obvious. Hmmm, who could it be? I called my buddy at MG, there is no revolt, only one team left. MG has always been a class act, great friendlies, tournaments and a real community partner.

[A's mom]

Do some of you even know how to add?
$500.00 = $300.00 buy in/start-up
$50.00 month dues x 4(sept, oct, nov, dec)
If you add that up and $50.00 is LOW for dues espec. at the upper levels, it comes out about the same for fall.

I agree, I am not with MG, but with the amount of fundraising and stuff that they do, along with the name they have built over the years, I agree $500.00 is not too steep.

[NORCALGOLD]

Dispatch 44 said "16U and Gold programs will cost much more than 10,12,14. They will usually have more players as well to share the burden."
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I disagree with that blanket statement . Most of the top organizations are alot cheaper than the younger age groups. Our team is sponsored by a by glove, uniforms,shoe,bats, warm-up and sports drink companies we pay nothing thru out the whole year for any of that stuff and I know of many other gold teams are the same way.
I read often posters say how expensive some gold organizations are I have found quite the opposite it's alot cheaper than 10 -14u age groups.
There are some top gold teams that pay for transportation and hotel. If your Gold team is not getting equipment sponsorship you might want to rethink whether they should really call themselves a Gold Team.

[DirtyLaundry]

While I am sure some Gold teams may be grandfathered with sponsors to get money. Most sponsors do not give "cash" these days but instead deeply discount or give their gear to the teams.

[Vegasdad]

I'm not going to complain any more when my DD goes through a pair of Ringors every six months.

Yes you will and you know it, cuz you're a Dad and that's your job.

[Dispatch44]

Dispatch 44 said "16U and Gold programs will cost much more than 10,12,14. They will usually have more players as well to share the burden."
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I disagree with that blanket statement . Most of the top organizations are alot cheaper than the younger age groups. Our team is sponsored by a by glove, uniforms,shoe,bats, warm-up and sports drink companies we pay nothing thru out the whole year for any of that stuff and I know of many other gold teams are the same way.
I read often posters say how expensive some gold organizations are I have found quite the opposite it's alot cheaper than 10 -14u age groups.
There are some top gold teams that pay for transportation and hotel. If your Gold team is not getting equipment sponsorship you might want to rethink whether they should really call themselves a Gold Team.

Can you share the phone number to your sponsors?

Fall/Winter 10 showcases @$600 ea = $6000
2 Sets Uni's x 18 players @$300 per player =$5400
Coaches(2 rooms) -8 Nites in OKC =$2500
3 Flights to OKC @$400 ea= $1200
3 Flights to Colorado @ $400 ea= $1200
Coaches (2 rooms)5 nites in Boulder = $1800
3 Flights to NJ, Fla, Tx, Vegas- Additional Showcase =$1200
Hotel at additional Showcase (1 room) 3 nites = $500
Summer tournament entries =$4000
Rental Cars and Team Vans = $4000
Helmets, Batbags, Whiffles, Balls, ECT.= $2500

What did I forget? Players Registration, ACE ???

$30K if your from the West Coast...much more if your from the east wanting to play in the West.

[NORCALGOLD]

Most sponsors seek out the gold teams that will give them the best visibility and represent their product best.If you have to call them and tell them who you are they are probably not to interested.

[Redlands Slim]

Well there is a bunch of incorrect information in Numerouno's last post regarding Minors Gold....

1. "$500 buy in covers all of fall" - Nope...not even close. Teams bailed from Minors Gold because they were forced into buying new bat bags, cleats, and uniforms from "sponsors" when some of the teams just bought new uniforms and bat bags. The cost for just those items was going to be over $1,000.00 per kid (not including any of the team dues) even before one game was played. In addition, some or one of the older teams worked out a deal that they would get their stuff for free if everyone else paid. Sound fair? BTW....I thought when someone "sponsors" you...they give you their gear for free for the exposure? At least that is what I remember from my playing days.

2. Only one team from the Minors Gold organization last season made it to a ASA national tournament. From what I understand, the parents, players, coaches, etc. all paid their own way. Nothing was paid for out of team funds other than the usual stuff like the tournament fees.

3. More then one team left the organization.

My kid doesn't play on any of these teams but I work with one of the parents and they gave me the correct story.