What We Have Learned

What We Have Learned

Project Play

Per Project Play, in 2022 the average annual cost for a child to play one sport was $700.  We have determined that registration fees for Shippensburg youth sports range between $50-$200 per sport, per child.  This amount does not include associated costs (i.e., uniforms, equipment, camps, and travel).

Athletics Group
The Shippensburg School District has a
58%
student poverty rate
Children from low-income homes are
50%
less likely to participate in sports
Benefits of Playing Team Sports
Lower rates of anxiety and depression
Lower amounts of stress
Higher self-esteem and confidence
Reduced risk of suicide
Less substance abuse and fewer risky behaviors
Increased cognitive performance.
Increased creativity
Greater enjoyment of all forms of physical activity
Increased life satisfaction
Increased physical activity levels
Improved cardiovascular fitness
Increased overall quality of life