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Travel-basketball organizer asks district to lower gym rental fees, cites $75–$200 hourly rates
Summary
A Chapin-area travel basketball organizer told the board the group struggles to find affordable practice space and asked the district to consider more flexible or lower rates; she contrasted District 5 rates with free access in nearby Lexington.
Monica Conklin, a parent and travel-team manager, told the School District 5 board on March 10 that local travel basketball teams face difficulty finding affordable practice facilities.
Conklin said being team manager for several teams exposed "the biggest challenge" of securing available and affordable court time. She listed district rental rates she said are in effect: $75 per hour…
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