What are the most expensive high school sports?

I'm exploring my sport options for next year and wondered which high school sports are the costliest. I'm talking equipment, uniforms, travel, and all those unexpected costs. Can anyone shed light on this?

Sure, while costs can vary widely depending on the school district and whether certain costs are expected to be shouldered by the athlete's family, there are some sports that are universally acknowledged as being on the pricier side due to the equipment, uniforms, travel, and other associated costs. Here are some of them:

1. Ice Hockey - Generally considered one of the most expensive high school sports. Equipment like skates, helmets, pads, and sticks can easily run into hundreds of dollars, if not more. There's also the potentially significant cost associated with rink time.

2. Lacrosse - The cost for equipment such as helmets, gloves, and sticks can add up pretty quickly. Some teams also require players to contribute towards the cost for team travels especially for away games.

3. Equestrian Sports - If your school has a horse riding team, this can be very expensive. Costs can include everything from riding gear, to boarding fees for the horse and travel expenses for competitions.

4. Skiing/Snowboarding - High-end equipment and apparel, lift tickets, and travel to and from mountain locations can individually and cumulatively run high.

5. Football - While the school often covers the cost of larger pieces of equipment like helmets and pads, shoes, gloves, and incidental equipment might have to come out of a player's individual pocket.

6. Golf - The cost of clubs, golf balls, shoes, and greens fees can accumulate fairly quickly.

It's important to note that some costs can be offset by team fundraisers or schools offering used or rented equipment. Moreover, many schools offer financial assistance for students who wish to participate but might be deterred by the cost, so don't let the cost hold you back from trying out a sport you're interested in.