Sports clubs are raising fees for children as inflation drives up costs
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- Nearly seven in 10 sports clubs in the Czech Republic raised membership fees over the past two years, according to a survey of more than 2,300 clubs and sports organizations.
- Some clubs increased fees by more than 70%, as inflation pushed up costs without a corresponding rise in state support.
- Parents are covering a growing share of the expenses associated with childrenโs participation in sports.
Nearly seven in 10 Czech sports clubs have raised their membership fees over the past two years. Some have increased them by more than 70%, according to a survey by the Czech Union of Sport involving more than 2,300 clubs and sports organizations.
The increases reflect the pressure of inflation on clubs, which face higher operating costs. Czech Union of Sport chairman Jan Bohรกฤ said clubs were responding to inflation in a way the state had not, because government support had not risen in line with prices.
As a result, families are paying more to keep children involved in sports. The survey points to a widening burden on parents as clubs adjust their fees to cope with rising costs.
Clubs are responding to inflation, unlike the state.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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