Hustle, hit and never quit! This is a how Field Hockey is played. Field hockey is a team sport of the hockey family. This game can be played outdoor, on a grass field or turf field as well as an indoor board surface.  

We love to see our kids playing some sports. But there are times when we are also calculating the time, the effort and the cost these sports are causing us!! As they get busy in their sports, we also get busy supporting them. More so, it's also adding cost to our budget. Whether we like it or not, it's the truth.  But is it really worth it?

One of kids is very much into field hockey. I sometimes ask myself, is she going to be olympian? probably not! I did a little research on the cost of gears and equipments  for field hockey. I also check on how much will be the cost for the preparation. Heres what I got. Now, I'll leave the judgement in your hand if it's worth the cost.

Field Hockey Stick cost ranges from $84.95 to as much as $420.00

Tennis Shoes for teenage girls cost ranges from $69.99 to $99.99

Field Hockey Ball (single) ranges from $5.99 to 9.99

* You can also purchase by pack (six balls per pack) costs 19.99 to $29.99

Field Hockey uniform is $45.00 per set

I also looked into the preparation as I've mentioned and part of it will be getting a private coach and any other possibilities like enrolling in a Field Hockey Academy. I found private coaches within Los Angeles California and the professional fee is ranging from $50 to $80 per session plus a one time fee (probably a registration fee or enrollment fee-amount is never mentioned).

On the other hand, the registration fee for a private or small group session is  $395 per person per session if you want to enroll your child to a Field Hockey Academy.

Now let's ask the same question again, is it really worth to spend time, effort and money for our kids' sports. I believe it is. The kids as they grow are investing good memories. Not just from their school, their sports, friends but most of all with us parents. Whatever memories they have in their mind about their parents is the very same kind of person they will be in the future. She is learning dedication, commitment, team work and many other important life skills on the field. And these can be priceless.