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Hockey has got to be the most expensive sport to participate in. (My brother played hockey when we were growing up.)
I checked and it looks to be about $1500 per kid annually. (I dont think that includes travel expenses if they are in travel.)
Fact is, hockey is not the sport of the average kid of a struggling family. The equipment is very expensive. Once upon a time, it was an outdoor sport, but (question for Northerners) when was the last time we got some good quality ice for more than a couple of days on our lakes and rivers and canals? The winters are too warm (hello, Global Warming). So you need to depend on indoor arenas. How many communities can afford an indoor rink?
I know this sounds "rinky dink" (forgive me) but it has been bothering me. Thanks.
