RR,
All very good points. However, I remember getting drilled by Dutch Fork 12-0 and with a region with BC, Airport, and Chapin-trying to become competitive is the driving factor of playing club. I coach in LLSC club and we all volunteer our time to make club available to our kids ($150)-it's a good thing. Why don't other clubs do the same? I know there are various reason. But, we are trying to expand the sport to include, not to exclude. However, you make some very valid arguments!