The average first year cost for parents is £274, including membership fees and shockingly high equipment costs, with parents needing to pay an average of £146 in the first year on everything from football boots to cricket bats or golf clubs.
Some of the UK's most popular sports, rugby (4th) and football (5th), also rank within the top five, with equipment costs of £188 and £184 respectively, and training costs of £150. Parents of aspiring rugby players and footballers will need to purchase equipment such as football and rugby boots, as well as protective equipment including shin pads and mouthguards.
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