An idea - feedback appreciated

I have had an idea regarding payments made for swimming over the year. I would like your feedback as to how you think it would go and whether it is just a pipe-dream.

If you are a national level swimmer, fees for everything through the year can add up to a lot. So much that it can be hard putting together lump sums for camps, trips etc. The idea is that we work out how much a year for a swimmer will cost, everything bar entries included, and divide that over a year. As an example (values are approximate):
Club Registration - $260
Squad fees - 4x $590
Camp - $700
Nationals - $1300
Uniform - $100
Club Trip (Echuca) - $100
Presentaion night - $40
Xmas Party - $40
Total - $4900

If we were to then divide that total into 4 quarterly payments ($1225) then would that make things easier for parents and payments? Obviously it will be differing amounts for different squads. But it is something that could be applied over the club (given time). This is just an idea and I may have missed some things and gotten costs wrong but it is just for an example. Please reply with your thoughts (and if I have missed anything).

Thanks,

Gus

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Angus Barnes
Bayside Swimming Club

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