WITH THE minor hockey
season about to start, many
families are scratching their
heads, trying to figure costs.

A persuasive Peewee or
budding Bantam might cost
$500 to equip, and fees can
range from $100 to $200 for
the season.

In the age of wild growing
spurs, new skates are need-
ed virtually every year and

astute enough to ailow tor
growth when they originally
purchased the items.

Peer pressure can acceler-
ate equipment turnover.
Players who are not wearing
the brands or models have
been known to invent the
most ingenious ways to force
a new replacement.

Despite equipment costs

Vancouver hockey organiza-
tions continue to enjoy
close-to-capacity registra-
tions.
ELSEWHERE

Some potential players
might have to look elsewhere
just to get ice time this year.

Grandview, Hastings, and
Britannia are just 10 minutes
over the bridge with a lot of
vacancies for players of all

35 - Sunday, September 15,

value to the cost-conscious,
with fees less than half those
in North and West Van-
couver. They promise no
early morning practices and
plenty of ice time for
everyone.

Grandview and Hastings
still have positions open and
their costs would certainly
show a savings on local fee
levels.

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equipment swap meets.
Familics can save hundreds
of dollars by participating in
these events which are usual-
ly sponsored by the loca!
hockey associations.

The classified columns can
also point the way to some
real bargains.

Careful parents can often
meet players in age groups
above those of their own

and increasing fees, extra ice
time levies, and team sur-
charges, North and West

new padding every other
year, if parents have been

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