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Originally Posted by taco.vidal
Lots of sports are expensive especially when kids get older and compete at an elite level. Swimming and gymnastics are two that I can speak to that are not cheap.
Activities such as equestrian take these expenses to another level if you start competing at an elite level.
Modern pentathalon is probably the best example of how the cost is unaffordable to almost anyone but the upperclass.
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Unfortunately, there is a lot of opinions on some sports that people know nothing about.
I currently coach a Modern Pentathlon club down at the Talisman Centre and I can tell you that our membership fees are some of the cheapest for any sport in the city.
For International competition, Horse jumping is only done when you're over 18 yrs of age. Obviously, previous jumping experience is needed but it isn't the main focus of training at the younger ages.