Youth sports have their place. They have their purpose. They also have their price.

Like a lot of things these days, they are expensive. The cost has long burdened parents trying to give their kids a positive experience in activities that actually involve moving their bodies, focusing their minds and interacting with others, rather than sitting in an isolated room, staring at a screen and pushing buttons on a gamepad.

According to various surveys, parents spend multiple thousands of dollars on their kids’ sports . That certainly happens here in Utah, with that number rising and, in some cases, in some athletic pursuits, it bloats much higher, limiting those who can participate.

One youth football team in Layton — we’ll get into their identity and their details in a minute — has settle

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