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).

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