Government funding leaves basic services with nothing. The government is really not being fair to the people who make the stadiums for the owners, team (players), and fans. Subsidized venues should get all of the credit for their help and support for stadiums, owners, and players. Creating facilities for privately owned sports teams is an issue that has generated increasing scrutiny and controversy in recent years. Due to the high cost of stadium construction, local and state governments are generally asked for financial support for financial support for such ventures. Team owner retains all rights to the team itself, and profits from ticket sales go toward the maintenance of the facility. Public subsides are granted on the condition that a particular professional sports team will remain …show more content…
During the great recession and recovery, schools looking to trim budgets often cut funding for recreational sports and many government agencies delayed or cancelled plans to develop run sports complexes. Some public schools opt to cut the programs entirely, while others adopt a pay to play strategy: a reported 126 Michigan schools say they charge students to USA Today. In addition to the physical benefits of sports participation, team based and individual sports can help build self-esteem, confidence and social skills can motivate children to excel academically, and can also teach children the benefits of goal setting. Across the nation funding cuts instituted during the recession are reducing on elimination of school sports programs, or even requiring athletes to pay hundreds of dollars in order to play. In response to these funding challenges, SFA (Sports Facilities Advisory) is assisting communities in generating substantial economic impact. (PR