Family Gets Refund After Canceled Travel Baseball Season with 7 On Your Side

Canceled Travel Baseball Season

• ⚾ A Union County family enrolled their son, 12-year-old Marco Puro, in a spring and summer travel baseball program.
• 💔 The club's summer season was abruptly canceled, leaving the family disappointed and out of pocket.
• 💸 The family paid $3,000 total for the season, with a roster spot costing $1,500 per season.

Refund Struggles

• 🗣️ Despite the coach's promise to refund families for the canceled summer season, the Penoro family had to repeatedly ask for their money back.
• ⏳ They waited months for the promised refund, having asked at least six or seven times.
• 📉 The coach cited a lack of participation, with only seven players showing up for games, making player development difficult.

7 On Your Side Intervention

• 🤝 7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda stepped in to help the family recover their money.
• ✅ After negotiations, the coach agreed to settle and refund the family most of the money owed.
• 🎉 The family expressed gratitude for getting their money back, which will be used for Marco to sign up for a new program.

Advice for Parents

• 🔍 Before committing time and money to travel sports, parents should research the club and its owners for any complaints.
• 💬 It's important to talk to other parents enrolled in the program about financial commitments and schedules.
• ⚖️ Parents should ensure the program's schedule and costs fit their family's budget and lifestyle.