You can hear Abby’s laughter across the park as she races after the ball. Her little brother Cade, hot on her heels, grins as he takes a shot on net. At just 4 and 7 years old, the siblings have already discovered their love for movement and confidence in sport.
Their parents are thrilled to see the social, physical, and confidence building benefits, but after a year of spending more than $1,500 per child on fees, equipment, and travel, they’ve started wondering how they’ll keep the momentum going1. Sound familiar?
How Much Does Sportball Cost Compared to Other Sports?
Sports & Society Program institute’s recent “State of Play” report, an annual study on national trends in youth sports, cited a survey finding 49% of respondents saying they had struggled to afford children’s sports costs2. Canadian parents surveyed a year earlier said they spent more than $1,645 on their child’s primary sport.1
At Sportball, we’ve always believed in accessibility and inclusivity. For over 30 years, our research-backed, multi-sport programs have given kids skills, confidence, and a love for movement they’ll carry for life. And here’s the good news: the average annual cost of Sportball is up to 47% more affordable than basketball or baseball, and up to 90% more than hockey, while still delivering all the same physical, mental, and social benefits.3
Why Sportball Multi-Sport Matters
Instead of focusing on just one sport, Sportball introduces children to a variety of skills and movement patterns, setting the foundation for a lifetime of activity. This variety can lead to increased physical literacy4, fewer overuse injuries5, and more opportunities for kids to discover what they love most. And with all equipment supplied by Sportball, it means your dollars are working harder to get your kids where they need to go.
Sportball + Sezzle = More Ways to Play
We know that cost can be one of the largest barriers for families to get their children into sports, which is why we’re always exploring new ways to improve access to our programs. We recently partnered with Sezzle to give you more flexibility in how you pay for Sportball programs. When you pay with Sezzle, you can spread your Sportball program cost into four, interest-free payments over six weeks with no limits on how many children you enroll to help put your mind and wallet at ease.
When it comes to play, every child deserves a chance to get in the game and every family deserves a way to make it happen. Play now, pay later with Sezzle. Find a program near you today!
Want to learn more?
- 1Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. (2022). The State of Sport in Canada. https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca
- 2Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program. (2023). State of Play 2023. https://www.aspenprojectplay.org/state-of-play
- 3Sportball Internal Pricing Analysis. (2025).
- 4Sport for Life. (2023). Physical Literacy Development. https://sportforlife.ca/physical-literacy/
- 5Scottish Rite For Children. (2020). Sports Specialization and Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes https://scottishriteforchildren.org/sports-specialization-and-overuse-injuries-in-young-athletes/
