The team I play for currently charge £30 per month in subs.
There’s boys in my team who can’t afford this. Similarly, it’s hard to attract players when you’re charging such a levy.
The club train and play on Astroturf 3 times a week due to poorly maintained grass pitches. The cost of which amounts to around £140.
The local council who have no intention of maintaining grass parks to the required standard, thus forcing us onto expensive artificial pitches (£80 per game, compared to £36) which require no maintenance.
The club is looking at ways to cut the grass pitch ourselves, but would rely on the generosity of the local Junior team, which is not always forthcoming.
I believe councils could do so much more to encourage adults into sport, starting with lowering the cost of renting facilities.