East Grand Rapids approves new middle school sports fee plan; help available for families

East Grand Rapids approves new middle school sports fee plan; help available for families

City commissioners have approved a new flat registration fee for middle school athletics that will charge all families the same amount regardless of which sport their child plays.The $250 fee will apply to every middle school athlete for the upcoming school year, creating uniform pricing across all sports and genders. The decision comes as operating costs for the programs have increased, including coach pay.When asked if the flat rate fee is fai…