Expenses for 2007

I think it important in order to foster and grow vintage base ball that we as organizers of vbb clubs report expenses we incur during a typical season in order for potential clubs to understand what they can expect to pay out in order to exist. We played some 20 games this year as was last year and the expenses for many items were very close.

As a first year team our expenses in 2006 were $5,700 which included many items including uniforms. The Adonis Terry Day event in 2006 was another $2,500 on top of that.

Our expenses for 2007, our second year, were similiar at $4,600. There were not expenses incured for the Vinatge Base Ball Playoffs & World Series as we were simply the host team and spent no money.

Consumables for both years were very close. We spent $780 in balls (at $10 each) in 2006 while in 2007 we spent $926. Umpire fees: $450 in 2006 and $455 in 2007. Insurance was the same in both years at $154 while line paint came in at $153 in 2006 and $110 in 2007.

Usually in the second year you are smarter with your money you learn what are wise purchases and what are not while items like bats and catcher's equipment are less frequent. By the second year you concentrate on making some money. This year we purchased some T-Shirts and BP jackets to sell.

These were of course not the only expenses but a good chunk. As a club starting out you will need to gather in the $5,000 to $6,000 to get by. If any first year clubs are interested in learning more, let me know.