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Few people get to attend the US Open, but Denver Tennis Park (DTP) offers an infinitely more affordable opportunity to watch rising stars battle it out on the court. Beginning Oct. 15, DTP hosts the high school boys’ state championships, a tournament that’s open to the public and free to watch. It’s no secret that sports are expensive, for both spectators and, increasingly, for up-and-coming players. The Denver Post recently published its findings on the average cost to participate in youth sports, which have ballooned in recent years, with some families spending $25,000 per child, per year. Those costs are unsustainable for many families, who feel they have no choice but to “pay-to-play,” lest their child miss out on future scholarship opportunities, social networking amongst their peers, and the self-confidence that comes from applying oneself to a competitive sport.
by Emilie Trice
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Denver has long ranked among the top cities for sports fans, thanks to a fiercely devoted fan base led by the Broncos, the city’s unofficial religion. Amidst all the joy and anxiety and heartbreak, it can be tough to find time in the spectator schedule for that emergency session with your therapist when the Avalanche and Nuggets manage co-occurring playoff runs. You might, in that moment, do well to take in a feel-good dose of the consistent success of some of Denver’s under-the-radar sports superstars. Look no further than your Denver roller derby league.





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