Look, I'm not arguing with your statements, but club is certainly pay to play. Example: my son makes team, I get bill for 2k. I pay said bill. Son goes to every practice and busts his butt, he is not as good as middie A. He doesn't get same playing time. I complain to coach. What are the chances he refunds my money because my son is not playing enough? Or is he going to pro rate for playing time? Or should I expect him to be moved to B team? It's 100% pay to play gents.
You have unrealistic expectations - unless said coach promised you that play is equal you are NOT getting shortchanged in that you pay the same as other families. Any prorated idea is an unsustainable from a business revenue model. Feel free to find a team/coach that lives up to your expectations, but it sounds like the only place you can go then is down.
