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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not yet, but I see it coming in the near future as my eldest approaches high school age.  I'll miss it, but I'm excited for all the adventures he has ahead!
And I won't miss the traffic on I-95 going to all the tournaments on the East Coast.  LOL
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I don’t understand why so much travel is needed for travel sports nowadays. This area has a dense population. I grew up in New England and we only had to travel an hour at the most[/quote]

"Travel" is a misnomer for most. The more accurate word is "club" team/sports or "select" team/sports.

That said, the truly elite players/teams do barnstorm to showcase tournaments. But you're talking about the upper, upper echelon. [/quote]

However, you have to admit that there is A LOT of bloat on those showcase teams. It is a money-making venture based on parent FOMO.[/quote]

NP. There’s a reason why hedge funds are buying up travel teams and facilities for youth sports. Some youth sports are very lucrative, others not so much. Competitive dance and cheer are big ones as well. [/quote]

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