Being a Hockey Parent

[macsauce13]

It could be worse. He could have been a she and a cheerleader. The money they blow through is INCREDIBLE.

[yourchoice]

Enjoy the season E.J.!

Originally Posted by macsauce13

It could be worse. He could have been a she and a cheerleader. The money they blow through is INCREDIBLE.

Tell me about it! My oldest had her first practice of the season yesterday. Competition cheerleading at 7....yes, 7. She and my wife love it though, so I'm happy.

Originally Posted by E.J.

What the heck do cheerleaders spend money on???????

"Camp", sneakers, bloomers, outfits, hair accessories, gym time, mat time.....ahhhhH!

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

"Camp", sneakers, bloomers, outfits, hair accessories, gym time, mat time.....ahhhhH!

Ummmm...I will bet hockey costs have you beat by a longshot, Joel.

[Gophernut]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Ummmm...I will bet hockey costs have you beat by a longshot, Joel.

We figured it was at least $700 a year on goal sticks, that's buying the cheap ones! I have a place where I can buy the type he likes, non composite, for around $70 each, and he goes through about 10 of them a year. Not to mention pads, gloves, blocker, mask, chest protector, cups, etc. We found a place that leased skates so we could make sure he didn't grow out of them in one season, and have to buy them. It saved us a couple of years.

[WyGuy]

Originally Posted by Gophernut

We figured it was at least $700 a year on goal sticks, that's buying the cheap ones! I have a place where I can buy the type he likes, non composite, for around $70 each, and he goes through about 10 of them a year. Not to mention pads, gloves, blocker, mask, chest protector, cups, etc. We found a place that leased skates so we could make sure he didn't grow out of them in one season, and have to buy them. It saved us a couple of years.

I don't even want to know how much my parents spent on sticks alone between my brother and me!

[Savvy]

This threads giving me the itch for hockey season to start back up (55 days til first game). I play in a league over here in Germany, and we travel around Europe quite a bit throughout the season. Hockey's the one sport that I feel I'll always stick with as long as I can -- none of the others came close.



And I'm surely going to end up being a hockey dad when I get older, and I'm looking forward to that as well.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

I have absolutely NO DOUBT that is true, Tom. I know hockey is a very expensive venture...from what I understand one of the most expensive for kids to be involved in. Kudos to everyone who supports their kid's activities financially and emotionally.

[Gophernut]

Originally Posted by Savvy

And I'm surely going to end up being a hockey dad when I get older, and I'm looking forward to that as well.

http://sports.break.com/cute-mite-hockey-fight

You'll get to see things like this!

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Ummmm...I will bet hockey costs have you beat by a longshot, Joel.

I have absolutely NO DOUBT that is true, Tom. I know hockey is a very expensive venture...from what I understand one of the most expensive for kids to be involved in. Kudos to everyone who supports their kid's activities financially and emotionally.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Kudos to everyone who supports their kid's activities financially and emotionally.

Exactly.....

[J0eybb]

Originally Posted by macsauce13

It could be worse. He could have been a she and a cheerleader. The money they blow through is INCREDIBLE.

I have 2 daughters, and one of them loves to dance. THe other is still a baby..... I know I am in trouble.