Rich Booster Club Needs Help With Uniforms

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

Randolph, Utah.  September 16, 2015.  The  Rich High Booster Club which works with and supports Rich High School is concerned with the cost of athletic uniforms.  The booster club has been paying for the uniforms in the past.  However, every year the cost of the uniforms is going up, and it is becoming more and more difficult for the club to raise enough money to pay for these uniforms.  The request was made that the district put in $10,000 a year toward this item.  The sale of banners on the gym walls could cover the remaining amount required.  The booster club is made up of several individuals who are becoming burned out trying to raise enough money.  There is a four-year rotation program for new uniforms.  In the first year money is spent for football; the next year, basketball; the next year, track; and the fourth year, golf.   Since 2010, the cost of the uniforms has increased by $2,800. 

The Booster Club also sponsors banquets for the athletes and their parents.  The cost of this item is also increasing. Currently, there is a bill for $7,900 for the uniforms obtained this year. 

The school board noted that the school district will certainly help out.  In fact, the request for money should go to the school and not to the booster club.

It was noted that athletic programs are getting more expensive all the time.  The school used to be able to use local officials to referee the games.  Now they must use certified officials.  They cost a lot more than the locals did.

The board noted that the school should be responsible for uniforms and officials.  These items need to be part of the yearly school budget.  The Board members noted the efforts that have been made by the booster club have been appreciated.  The Board wants the booster club member’s to know that their efforts have greatly enhanced the school athletic programs.  Hopefully, the booster club will continue with their efforts.  The Board certainly realizes that certain items should be handled by the school budget and will do so in the future.