The estimated cost to play high school football is $1,200/player. Registration dues cover approx. 30% of the total amount needed to fund the program. The rest is subsidized by mandatory participation by players in fundraising. Costs include, but not limited to, annual helmet inventory refurbishment and/or replacement, uniform (2 sets, away/home) inventory replacement and/or replenishment for Freshman/JV/Varsity, shoulder pad re-certification/replacement/ replenishment, mini-camps, transportation, coaching staff stipends, officials, equipment, game management, etc. More details are available here: MHS FEES - What to Expect
Yes, the Football Program & Warrior Football Boosters organize several fundraisers each year to subsidize the costs for the program. Each player is required to participate in fundraising through Raffle Ticket fundraiser, Banner Sales, Annual Dinner Auction, sponsorship, letter writing campaign, donations, etc. “When necessary, all activity or program participants will be expected to fund raise or make a personal payment for fees in lieu of fundraising.”- Joint District #2 – Policy Title Fundraising Activities.
No. West Ada School District considers sports as extra-curricular activities, which means the cost to play is funded by player fees and fundraising.
In order for a student to participate in competitive athletics in the West Ada School District, a fee is required. Collected fees are part of the District budget, used to assist in paying coaches’ salaries. In 2022-23 the Athletic Participation Fee was $110 per sport.
No. The Athletic Participation Fee is paid directly to the High School during registration in August.
In order to participate in any sport, every student-athlete is required to purchase an activity card during school registration in August. This is in addition to, and separate from, the football registration dues and Athletic Participation Fee. The cost for an Activity Card is set by the District. In 2022-23, the cost was $44.50.