Just don't play PAL. Tons of travel options from costly to affordable. Don't know why people feel they have to play town - especially before 7 grade and if the program stinks. I say 7th grade because middle school the real politics start. That said, a lot of towns do a good job - but they are usually anti club. But all-in-all PAL can be boring for skilled players and not fulfilling for those who want to learn the game.