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[quote=Anonymous]OP  - I feel your pain and think that this is surprisingly common, particularly on the girls side.  This is one of the many reasons why I've found that lower level teams aren't worth the money.

I also take issue with parents whose kids don't come to practice or don't come to games without notice, but that seems to be par for the course both on lower level club teams and rec teams. It is so annoying, because it can force a club to make rosters too big. Then, if everyone shows, a coach has to figure out how to get everyone in the game.

It might not be possible to add kids to the roster from outside the club, as most are already committed. I guess it is possible. However, our experience has been that if a lower team his having trouble filling out game day rosters, the club will solicit players from a higher level team to fill in or from a lower age group. I don't think it is unreasonable for you to ask if this is possible, especially if your daughter's team is close to forfeiting or as the weather is hotter.

As a parent who has had kids in both rec and travel,  we have had a more positive experience playing on a rec team than a lower level club team. It is less money, less travel, less likelihood of rain-outs, and more stability. But it is really frustrating and I agree that the club should care.  They just tend not to.

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