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When playing AAU it is important to understand the amount of time, travel, and money associated with a program. Once a family has the information and has had time to analyze and discuss how much of an impact playing AAU basketball will have, a family decide if AAU is the best fit for a child and a family.
Below are some of the costs associated with AAU. We will be updating this throughout the fall. Click here to view the entire AAU Year Most AAU programs have a payment fee that will allow you to spread the program fee over 1 to 3 payments. This allows for a little flexibility, but at the end of the day the fee must be paid. We estimate the overall cost, give or take $500 will be $1,700.
Tryouts ($25): This is probably the best bang for a player’s buck. $25 to get two to three hours of court time. In August, when there is a lull in the AAU season and the summer camp season has come to an end, the tryout fee is a bargain. It is a good idea to watch some of all of the tryouts to get a sense of the coaching style, talent level of players, and where your child might fit in.
Program Fee ($750): Other than elite AAU travel teams, the program fee is the greatest expense. This fee will cover gym rentals, tournament entrance fees, and coaching salaries.
Uniform Fee ($125): This is a fee that covers the costs of the game uniforms. The fee will vary based on the quality of the uniform, as well as the margin of profit on each uniform. Some teams will require a new uniform for each season or at least year.
Fan Entrance Fee ($100): The fee can range for $15 – $50 for an individual weekend pass. Parents can cut costs by buying one weekend pass, attach it to a key chain, and have each parent attend one day of the tournament. For out purposes we are going to use one weekend pass for $20. We are going to assume 5 tournaments. = per tournament.
Travel ($300): This will include gas and tolls. Too much work for us to calculate, so we are going to throw out a random, but realistic number of $300.
Parking Fee: Some venues will require a parking fee. We are not going to calculate this into the cost, but be aware this may be an additional cost.