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Delve into the financial intricacies of Saline Area Schools' athletics program, exploring revenue sources and budget details. Understand how event admissions, ticket sales, and pay-to-participate impact funding streams and program sustainability. Learn why athletic programs rely on fundraising efforts and the importance of financial transparency. Explore the significance of participant-funded sports in covering expenses. Discover how fiscal decisions impact the overall sports landscape at Saline Area Schools.
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Where does it come from? Total: $1,099,789
Revenue Facts • The more money that is collected at event admissions, theless money that is needed from the general fund to subsidize athletics. • If pay-to-participate increases, that lessens the amount of money coming over from the general fund to subsidize athletics. • The more revenue generated from ticket sales and pay-to-participate does not mean that athletics has more money to spend. Itmeansless money from the general fund is needed to subsidize athletics. • The money from ticket sales and pay-to-participate does not stay with a particular sport. It goes to offset the total cost of athletics.
Other Facts • Reductions in the athletic budget would most likely result in programs being canceled. • All programs fundraise to purchase uniforms, equipment, supplies, and additional coaching. Starting in the fall of 2014 programs will be expected to present a budget overview at their parent meetings. • Participant-funded sports (Club Sports) raise their money to cover the expenses of the sport.